Course overview
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge of planning a confined space entry including preparation of emergency plans, identification of hazards and appropriate controls to ensure safe entry and work in a confined space.
Course structure
The course is a combination of theoretical and practical sessions. Students are assessed continuously during the course.
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 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 the student is ready which includes planning for a confined space entry table top scenario.
Certification
A Plan a Confined Space Entry certificate will be issued on successful completion of this course.
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 classroom.
- Covered-in footwear.
Eligibility
Students eligible to study with Wood Training are:
- Permanent Residents,
- Australian Citizens, or
- Holders of work-visas who are required to undertake training by their employer.
Proof of eligibility is required. Please do not book people into this course if they do not meet these criteria, If uncertain, please call Wood Training on 06 751 1101 to discuss.less