Course Description

This unit covers the entering and working in confined spaces in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes planning and preparing for entry of confined spaces; entry and working in confined spaces, exiting confined spaces and cleaning up.

Contents

• Work Health & Safety Act and associated Regulations
• Model Code of Practice for Working in confined spaces
• Identification of work procedures and instructions, risks and regulations
• Identification of contaminants
• Correct access, location of safety data sheets, installation & use of tools and equipment including breathing apparatus
•  Performing work in confined spaces
• Personal protective equipment, including breathing apparatus
• Clean-up of work area, including dismantling, cleaning and checking equipment

Entry Requirements

• While there are no prerequisites for this unit, applicants must be able to use and understand basic English and be confident with working confined spaces.
• Applicants aged 16-18 years should hold a current White card.
• All applicants must provide photo ID (e.g. Australian Driver’s Licence)

Delivery & Assesment

Training and assessment is conducted on site and is structured on a flexible basis to meet the needs of the organisation and students and includes classroom theory and practical on-job training.

RPL

Do you already have many of the skills that are being taught in this course? Transform Training recognises existing skills and prior learning through our Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) Program, because there is no need to learn what you already know. Talk to our staff about RPL today.

Pathways

Successful assessment outcomes from this training will result in a Statement of Attainment; that may be used for recognition in a relevant qualification. Completion of this unit is a requirement for issue of OHS White Card.

Materials & Equipment

Students will be provided with all written and physical materials required to complete the assessment. Students must wear long trousers, a long sleave top and steel-capped boots.

CITB Subsidy

This course is eligible for funding under the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) scheme, which supports individuals and organisations looking to enhance their skills. Eligibility is assessed on an individual basis, and each participant must meet the requirements outlined in CITB’s Eligibility Policy, available on their website.

Applicants must provide evidence of their eligibility before enrolling. For group bookings, funding may apply to each eligible participant, potentially reducing the overall cost. Please note that eligibility criteria may change at CITB’s discretion. For more details, please refer to the CITB policy directly.

FOR THIS COURSE ENTER AND WORK IN CONFINED SPACES

THE CITB SUBSIDY IS SET AT $160.00 per person

WANT MORE INFO?

Students should also refer to the Student Information Booklet and Fee Schedules for detailed information on Transform Training’s policies and procedures including:

• Work, health and safety
• Fees and charges
• Refunds
• Grievances and disputes