This 3-day course equips delegates to be able to identify and work safely in a High-Risk Confined Space. The course has theoretical input in the classroom and then numerous training scenarios and drills are covered top keep delegates engaged.


Confined Space Instructor Initial Training and Assessment
Course length
35 hours (5 days)
Instructor
1:6
Period of validity
3 years
Certification
Outreach Rescue certificate of achievement
Venue
Outreach Rescue, Tan-y-Bwlch Centre, Llanllechid, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales LL57 3HY.
Confined Space Instructor
Goal
To equip delegates who are expert in Confined Space working and rescue with the skillsets to impart this knowledge to others through training programme delivery.
Target group
Emergency services personnel and organizational staff interested in developing, delivering and supervising training in Confined Space Entry and Rescue operations.
Highlights
Develops instructional skills for safety critical training applications.
Covers hazard assessment and mitigation in training venues.
Emphasises safe practice in using specialist confined space equipment.
Description
Compliance
Confined Space Regulations 1997, National Occupational Standards for Working in Confined Spaces – EUSCS03 & EUSC08
Previous knowledge
In-date 3-day High Risk Confined Space award AND Confined Space Rescue and Recovery Team Member award (issued within 3 years). Delegate must be competent in all aspects of the above courses for this demanding Instructors course.
Requirements
Age 18+ and must be clean shaven each morning for Breathing Apparatus use. Delegates must be fit for this physically demanding course and have a comprehensive knowledge of Confined Space entry and Rescue.
Progression
Recertification & Refresher training is recommended every 2 years by means of attending a 3 day recertification course.
Theoretical elements
- Classroom sessions cover training planning and delivery, the role of instructors, reviewing and assessing, risk assessing, lesson planning, teaching models and legislative considerations. #
- Delegates are guided through the production of training rescue plans, risk assessments and lesson plans.
- A course workbook is issued which is assessed.
Practical elements
- Practical sessions involve delegates delivering training sessions to peers, assessing peers abilities, creating and delivering training scenarios to draw out specific learning outcomes.
- All skillsets from High Risk entry and from Rescue and Recovery are included.
- Specialist equipment is provided.
- All practical elements are holistically assessed throughout the course.