Course Aims

This course aims to reflect the national occupational standard for a high risk related confined space environment. It covers both water and non-water industry areas.

Water
This may include working with potable water, sewage treatment processes, drain and sewer cleaning operations or where the operative is working in or near water or where a confined space is subject to surface water flooding.

Non-water
This may include pharmaceutical, petrochemical, asbestos removal, vehicle manufacture and servicing, aeronautical,
construction, communications, power, utilities, gas, electrical and mechanical engineering and some elements of work operations in mines, quarries and tunnelling.

City & Guilds - Level 2 Award in Working in High Risk Confined Spaces (6160-03)

Who Attends

This course is for any delegate who must enter confined spaces that are not intended for continuous human occupancy. This could be to carry out work or perform maintenance in a confined space which has limited or restricted means of entry or exit. The course also covers the candidates to understand the entry controller’s duties and responsibilities including, equipment checks and monitoring work teams to ensure correct health & safety procedures are followed.

Course Content

  • Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 & Approved Code of Practice
  • Identification of a confined space
  • Confined space classifications:
- Water industry national classifications
- National occupational standard
  • Risk assessment & workplace safety
  • Operation of a safe system of work
  • Following and preparing a method statement
  • Use of permit to work control measures
  • Emergency planning
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Gas detection and ventilation
  • Hygiene and first aid
  • Escape sets and equipment
  • Traversing - simple vertical entry
  • SCBA - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
  • BA entry control

Assessment
  • Practical observation - side entry and top entry no deeper than 3 metres
  • Undertaking dynamic risk assessments throughout the exercise to identify hazards
  • Responding to risks and hazards
  • Dealing promptly with emergencies
  • Short answer question paper

Course Duration

This is a 3 day course.

Maximum Candidates

Maximum attendees: 6 candidates

Qualifications Obtained

Delegates successfully completing the course will be issued with a Certification by City & Guilds, which is valid for 3 years.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement is a good understanding of spoken and written English.

Additional Information

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Next Available Date:
  • Start Date

    17/02/2025

  • Availability

    6 Places

  • Duration

    3 Days

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