Confined Space Supervisor
This course is designed for those experienced in Confined Space working who wish to plan works and to oversee these works.
High-Risk Confined Space Entry Controller City & Guilds Level 3 Award 6160-04
Course length
24 hours (3 days)
Instructor
1:6
Period of validity
3 years
Certification
City & Guilds certification is available for an additional fee or an Outreach Rescue Certificate of Achievement issued
Venue
Outreach Rescue, Tan-y-Bwlch Centre, Llanllechid, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales LL57 3HY
High-Risk Confined Space Entry Controller
Goal
The aim of this unit is to reflect the national occupational standard for controlling entry and arrangements at a High-Risk Confined Space. This unit covers both the water and non-water industry areas.
Target group
This course is for personnel with no existing Confined Space knowledge who are required to work as entry controllers for work in high-risk Confined Spaces (but not required to enter Confined Spaces)
Highlights
Covers complete entry control knowledge for High Risk Confined Spaces.
The entry controller is never expected to enter a confined space.
Perform PPE checks, log and understand gas monitor readings and make safe decisions for the entry team.
Description
This 3-day course equips delegates to be able to identify and work safely as an entry controller for High-Risk Confined Space work. The course has theoretical input in the classroom and then numerous training scenarios and drills are covered to keep delegates engaged.
This course equips delegates with the knowledge to identify and classify high-risk Confined Spaces (meeting definitions of National Classifications 2 & 3), and to work as entry controllers for work teams working in these environments. Delegates learn the legal requirements of working in Confined Spaces, learn about safe tool and equipment usage, learn about emergency plans, understand standard protocols for high-risk Confined Space entry control, learn about atmospheric hazards and gas monitoring, ventilation methods, checking of self-contained breathing apparatus and emergency breathing apparatus, vertical access techniques involving work at height PPE and winches, and how to record essential details of Confined Space working. This course contains a lot of theory essential for safe working in these environments, and a written test paper is issued to confirm learning. Following completion, delegates will be qualified to work as entry controllers for NC1-4 & 4X high-risk Confined Spaces. Note that this course is very similar to the High-Risk Confined Space Entry award as the entry controller must possess the same knowledge and skills as entrant but is not required to enter the space at any time, and will not be qualified to work as a Confined Space entrant following completion. For High-Risk Confined Space qualified entrants, we can also offer a 1 day top-up course to expand an entrants remit to include entry control (see High-Risk Entry Controller for Existing Entrants).
Compliance
Confined Space Regulations 1997, National Occupational Standards for Working in Confined Spaces – EUSCS04
Previous knowledge
No previous knowledge or experience required.
Requirements
Age 18+. Participants must be fit for training including winching entrants out of Confined Spaces.
Progression
Recertification & Refresher training is recommended every 2 years by means of re-attending this course.
Theoretical elements
- This course contains classroom sessions covering legal responsibilities, Confined Space classifications, risk assessment and mitigation, atmospheric monitoring, ventilation, emergency procedures and safe systems of work.
- A course manual is issued.
- A written paper is issued which is assessed.
Practical elements
- Practical sessions will include familiarisation with self-contained breathing apparatus as well as Emergency Breathing apparatus, using harnesses, tripods, winches and davit arms.
- The theoretical knowledge is put into play through delegates providing entry control for entry teams in NC4 and 4X Confined Spaces.
- Toe-capped boots and overalls are a requirement.
- All specialist equipment is provided.
- All practical elements are holistically assessed throughout the course.
Associated training
High-Risk Confined Space Entry Controller for Qualified Entrants
This is a 1-day top-up course for qualified High-Risk entrants (qualified through Outreach Rescue) who wish to expand their skillset to include working as an entry controller.
Confined Space Rescue and Recovery
This 3-day course equips delegates who are experienced as High Risk Confined Space entrants with the knowledge and skillsets required to execute rescues from within Confined Spaces (both water and non-water industries). This is the industry standard for standby and on-call Confined Space Rescue Team members.
High-Risk Confined Space Entry
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.
Management of Confined Space
This is a 5-day high-level course which equips delegates with the skills to oversee an organisations Confined Space procedures to ensure legal and safety compliance throughout all Confined Space works.
PPE Inspection Competent Person
This 1-day course equips delegates with an awareness of Work at Height PPE inspection methods and the practical ability to carry out routine checks on PPE they are familiar users of.