Introduction

The aim of this course is to assess learners against the national standard in a realistic high risk environment. This will include;

  • Preparing to work safely
  • Entering and exiting confined spaces safely
  • Preparing and using appropriate breathing apparatus for working and escape purposes
  • Using equipment and tools safely
  • Following procedures
  • Dealing with emergencies

There is also a behavioral emphasis on the learner undertaking the assessment in an efficient and safe manner. The learner will demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of high risk confined spaces, and will demonstrate the appropriate practical skills, through a mix of practical observation and written assessment.

Course Designed For

This course is designed for entrants entering confined spaces with the following characteristics;

  • Mechanical hazards
  • Physical complexity of system introduced hazards
  • Enhanced specific intrinsic hazards
  • Thermal hazards
  • Internal configuration in which an entrant could become trapped or asphyxiated
  • Complex entries to include split level chambers, Double bottom hulls, Deep wet-wells

All of the above characteristics would be classified as non standard entries involving complex operations which introduce additional risks and require specific controls and rescue arrangements.

These courses have been developed for the following industries/sectors

  • Agriculture
  • Horticulture and Forestry
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing Technologies
  • Building and Construction

Course Pre-requisites

Learners must be medically fit to attend this course. Confirmation of a valid medical certificate may be required prior to course commencement.

Course Content

  • Mod 01 Confined Space Introduction.
  • Mod 02 Confined Space & other relevant legislation and ACOP
  • Mod 03 Confined Space Classification
  • Mod 04 Confined Space Recognition
  • Mod 05 Confined Space Accidents
  • Mod 06 Confined Space Hazards
  • Mod 07-01 Rescue Harness & Retrieval Equipment
  • Mod 08 Escape Breathing Apparatus & Oxygen re-breathers
  • Mod 09 Ancillary equipment (Lighting, ventilation, communication, etc)
  • Mod 10 Gas Detection Equipment (Portable Single & Multi Gas)
  • Mod 11 Respirators
  • Mod 12 Full Duration (Working) Breathing Apparatus
  • Mod 13 Breathing Apparatus Airline
  • Mod 14 Rescue Stretchers
  • Mod 15 Defibrillators
  • Mod 16 Suspension Syncope.
  • Mod 17 Test, don & adjust a Rescue Harness
  • Mod 18 Test, set up a Tripod and retrieval device
  • Mod 19 Operate & use portable gas detectors
  • Mod 20 Winching operations involving tripod and retrieval devices
  • Mod 21 Don & doff Escape BA Facemasks
  • Mod 22 Assemble, prepare and test a PP10 Escape BA
  • Mod 23 Radio operation and use
  • Mod 24 Operate and use ventilation equipment
  • Mod 25 BA Cylinder connection/disconnection
  • Mod 26 Don & doff Full Duration BA Facemasks
  • Mod 27 Prepare & Test Full Duration (Working) BA Sets
  • Mod 28 Don & Adjust a Full Duration BA Set
  • Mod 29 Full Duration BA Familiarisation Exercise
  • Mod 30 BA Entry Control Procedures
  • Mod 31 Uncovenanted disconnection of a Lung Demand Valve
  • Mod 32 Prepare & Test BA Airline equipment
  • Mod 33 Operate & Use BA Airline
  • Mod 34 Confined Space Safe Systems of Work
  • Mod 35 Confined Space Emergency Procedures
  • Mod 36 BA Cylinders & durations
  • Mod 37 Face Fit Testing
  • Mod 38 Breathing Apparatus Entry Control Procedures
  • Mod 39 BA Distress to Wearer & RIDDOR

Course Qualification

Learners will obtain certification from HSCT

Registration card can be issued upon request

Refresher Training

3 Years until refresher is required as per HSE guidance (Full course)

Course Venue

HSCT facilities (Only)

Course Duration

2 Days

Course Size

12 Candidates maximum per instructor

6 Candidates maximum per assessor

Course Assessment

  • Written Assessment
  • Practical Assessment