Course Overview

The aim of this unit is to reflect the national occupational standard for controlling entry and arrangements at a confined space. 

This may include pharmaceutical, petrochemical, asbestos removal, vehicle manufacture and servicing, aeronautical, construction, communications, power, utilities, gas, electrical and mechanical engineering, and some elements of work operations in mines, quarries, and tunnelling.

Who should attend

This course is for an entry controller/top person who controls entry and arrangements for confined spaces without entering them. It includes the duties of an entry controller, pre-entry procedures, entry into and exit from the confined space, maintaining communications and initiating and controlling emergency procedures.

Course outline 

• Implement procedures for teams working in confined spaces
• Control safe entry and exit to the confined space
• Monitor the work team to ensure procedures are followed
• Control emergency situations
• Understand health and safety and environmental legislation
• Understand standard protocols for work in confined spaces
• Understand entry controller duties and responsibilities
• Understand equipment checks and testing required

On course completion 

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