Course Overview 

This course delivers the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare for, enter and exit confined spaces using emergency equipment and casualty recovery techniques as part of a team to counter these challenges. This course is for candidates over 16 years of age who are medically fit to take the qualification 

Who should attend 

This City & Guilds Level 3 Award is for anyone wanting to be part of a rescue and recovery team in confined spaces. 

Delegates must hold a 6160-03 qualification or an equivalent qualification to take this course.

Course Outline

• Understanding the dangers associated with confined space working and rescue work      
• Knowing the types of escape breathing apparatus and self-contained breathing apparatus 
• Knowing the types of rescue equipment and which are appropriate for each scenario
• Carrying out pre-entry and pre-wearer checks on equipment    
• Understanding why there is a need for periodic examinations of equipment    
• Implementing emergency procedures when working in a confined space  
• Learning, preparing and actioning rescue plans 
• Using reporting systems and knowing what needs reporting and when

On course completition

Delegates successfully completing the course will be issued with a Certification by City & Guilds which is valid for 3 years.