Confined Space Entry

This Nationally accredited training course is designed for people who work in or around confined spaces. The course can be tailored to suit your company's specific training requirements focusing on the safety procedures and practical scenarios relevant to your company's confined space operations. Whilst there is a standard set of learning outcomes for the course, we realize that the context and environment in which the learning is applied is varied. It is designed to teach participants how to identify confined space hazards, to work safely within confined spaces, complete relevant risk assessments and work plans, issue entry permits for confined space operations and operate various confined space safety equipment. Advanced skills taught include Breathing Apparatus, confined Space Rescue and CPR Training.

• is at atmospheric pressure when anyone is in the space; and
• is not intended or designed primarily as a workplace; and
• could have restricted entry to, or exit from, the place; and
• is, or is likely to be entered by a person to work; and
• at any time, contains, or is likely to contain, any of the following -
• (i) an atmosphere that has potentially harmful levels of a contaminant;
• (ii) an atmosphere that does not have a safe oxygen level;
• (iii) anything that could cause engulfment.

Examples of confined spaces includestorage tanks, tank cars, process vessels, pressure vessels, boilers, silos and other tank-like compartments;

• pits and degreasers;
• pipes, sewers, sewer pump stations including wet and dry wells, shafts and ducts; and
• shipboard spaces entered through small hatchways or access points, cargo tanks, cellular double bottom tanks, duct keels, ballast or oil tanks and void spaces. Many other types of structures may also meet the definition of a confined space.

On-the-job or at an agreed site that provides realistic workplace conditions. We have training facilities available in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Gladstone, Townsville and Mackay

Successful trainees receive a Statement of Attainment for Confined Space which is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

• Training conducted by experienced Confined Space Specialist
• One or two or three day 8-hour days of training. Up to 10 trainees per course. A typical course runs from 0730-1630.
• Knowledge on relevant legislation and Australian standards for Confined Spaces 
• Recommendations & advice for specialised PPE and equipment for your particular workplace.
• Pre-course learning materials
• Advice on risk control methods for the type of work at height to be undertaken
• Plenty of practical hands on training to ensure workers can be safe and conform to relevant standards and legislation 
• This course can be conducted onsite or at our training venues in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne 

Each Trainee Must Provide

• Completed self study guide (bring to start of course—must be completed in ink)
• Standard site PPE (helmet with chin strap, appropriate clothing & footwear)
• Required site inductions (if training is to be delivered on site)
• Own transport & lunch
• Access to a room on-site with white board, table and chairs for theory session
• Permission to access various locations on-site that enable achievement of competencies.
• Note: Training will not interfere with production on site.