Prerequisite training

None

Course content

Delegates successfully completing the course will have gained knowledge and skills of:

• Interpret the Water UK Confined Space classification scheme identification of confined spaces
• Risk assess residual hazards
• Recognise changing environments
• Use and interpret gas monitors to verify safe atmospheres
• Understand the nature and occurrence of problem atmospheres
• Use ancillary safety items – harness, ropes, winches and life lines
• Work following a safety system of work
• React positively in an emergency situation
• Prepare breathing apparatus for use, observing duration indicators and user checks, don and wear breathing apparatus correctly observing all fitting and performance checks

Recommended refresher training

It is normal practice for these to be retaken on a 3 year cycle. 

Course fees include:

• City & Guilds certificate and registration
• Course certification in Log Book