- Course Code – 6160-01
- Duration – 1 day
- Cost – £215
- Certification – City & Guilds
- Valid For – 3 years
- Equipment Required – PPE – hard hat with effective chin strap, high visibility vest, safety footwear, gloves, protective eye wear, warm and waterproof clothing
- Lunch Provided – No
Delegates will be expected to descend/ascend and traverse a designated confined space within a training simulator, wearing an approved safety harness and breathing apparatus with face mask/hood and PPE. The delegate will be expected to crawl through a series of tunnels under various simulated emergency conditions that include; noise, limited light, and variable safe atmospheric conditions.
Course Aim:
The aim of this course is to prepare candidates to enter, work in and exit low risk confined spaces safely.
The course includes underpinning knowledge of confined space legislation, identification of confined spaces and their associated hazards, confined space risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work for Confined Space Operations and the legal requirement and importance of a Confined Space Rescue Plan.
Please Note: Low Risk Courses do NOT include the use of ANY breathing apparatus.
If required please see the Medium Risk Courses above which DO include the use of 15 minutes Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus (Escape Set).
Course Learning Outcomes and Competences:
- Prepare to work safely in low risk confined spaces
- Enter and exit low risk confined spaces safely
- Use equipment and tools safely
- Follow working procedures and work safely
- Deal with emergencies
- Understand the principles of working in low risk confined spaces
- Understand standard protocols for working in low risk confined spaces
- Assessment is by practical observation and written test.
Certification
All persons who successfully complete the practical and written test will receive a City & Guilds 6160-01 Level 2 Award in Working in Low Risk Confined Spaces, valid for three years.
