Confined Spaces

Nationally recognised units of competency

RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces

Course Details

Course Details

Participants who pass the assessment will receive a Statement of Attainment acknowledged by the Australian Qualifications Framework and a competency card. This accreditation is recognised across Australia.

Nationally recognised units of competency

RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces

Course Duration

6-8 hours (experience, competency and class size dependent)

Price

$250.00 per person (GST free)

Partially funded by Keystone if eligible.

Course Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enter and work in confined spaces in the resources and infrastructure industries. 

It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes. 

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit. 

Note: The terms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements. 

Course Outline

  • WHS Act 2012, Regulations, COP’s, A/S
  • Risk assessment, SWMS, JSA’s
  • Hierarchy of control
  • Confined space hazards
  • Roll of the CS entrant/standby person
  • Gas generation and introduction to gas detection
  • Permits
  • Rescue techniques
  • Plan and prepare for working in confined space
  • Work in confined space
  • Exit confined space
  • Clean up

Course Inclusions

All equipment, training materials and stationary required to complete the assessment are provided

What to bring on the day

You will need your USI (Unique Student Identifier) Number

If you do not know it, search or create here

PPE Requirements – Safety boots, long pants and Hi Vis short/long sleeve shirt

Food is not provided – BYO lunch, tea and coffee provided