Plan a Confined Space Entry

Course Content

The course focuses on:

• What is a confined space?
• Confined space hazards and controls.
• Risk assessment.
• Communication methods.
• Pre-entry testing.
• Roles and responsibilities.
• Emergency procedures and planning.
• Practical confined space entry activity
  (scenario).

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of confined spaces, and their permit notification and implementation requirements.
• Identify control measures to eliminate and minimise risk of hazards in confined spaces.
• Demonstrate knowledge of monitoring and confined space testing requirements.
• Describe responsibilities and duties of people entering confined spaces/ conducting observation duties for confined spaces.
• Identify hazards and controls within confined spaces.
• Develop an emergency procedure plan for a confined space.
• Complete documentation required for confined space entry.

Course structure

The course is a combination of theoretical and practical sessions. Students are assessed continuously during the course.

Course prerequisites

It is recommended that students have achieved Taranaki Passport Plus or equivalent, or have related experience.

Assessment process

Theory assessment which takes place when student is ready/has shown that they can perform all tasks required, followed by a practical scenario.

This optional practical component while part of the course is not mandatory in order to receive an Achieved grade.

All students will have the opportunity to enter the space and participation is encouraged.

Revalidation/Refresher

To maintain current competency, it is recommended that refresher training occurs regularly. Depending on the industry you work in this may vary. Current Wood Training recommendation is every two years.

Items to bring

• Photo ID.
• Comfortable clothing suitable for participating in practical exercises.
• Covered-in footwear.