Confined Space
Outreach Rescue

Medium-Risk Entrant & Entry Controller City & Guilds Level 2 Award 6160-09
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

Medium-Risk Confined Space Entry & Entry Control

Goal

The aim of this unit is to reflect the national occupational standard for a Medium-Risk Confined Space environment. 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 either work in or provide entry control duties for work in a Medium-Risk Confined Space

Highlights

Combines entrant and entry controller training into one comprehensive course.

Includes hands-on training with equipment such as tripods, winches, and emergency breathing apparatus.

Ensures that theoretical concepts are effectively integrated into practical sessions to enhance learning and retention.

Description
This 3-day course equips delegates to be able to identify and work safely in a Medium-Risk Confined Space, including operating as an entry controller. 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 Medium-Risk Confined Spaces (meeting definitions of National Classifications 2 & 3), to enter safely and follow safe systems of work as well as fulfilling the role of entry controller for this work. Delegates learn the legal requirements of working in Confined Spaces, as well as the requisite practical skillsets and accompanying knowledge for working in and controlling entry for work in the Medium-Risk Confined Space environment. Following completion, delegates will be qualified to work in NC1-3 medium-risk Confined Spaces as well as to work as the entry controller for such work.
Compliance

Confined Space Regulations 1997, National Occupational Standards for Working in Confined Spaces – EUSCS02, 4 & 9.

Previous knowledge

No previous knowledge or experience required.

Requirements

Age 18+. Participants must be fit for training including ladder climbs and moving through enclosed spaces (crawling is required for short distances)

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 and hazards, ventilation, emergency procedures, entry control decision making and recording, 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 Emergency Breathing apparatus, using harnesses, tripods, winches and davit arms.
- The theoretical knowledge is put into play through delegates completing work tasks in a number of Medium-Risk (NC2-3) Confined Spaces.
- Toe-capped boots and overalls are a requirement.
- All specialist equipment is provided.
- All practical elements are holistically assessed throughout the course including entry control.

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