Enter and work in confined spaces

Confined Space Entry Training Course Brisbane

This is an invaluable course designed to prevent accidents, injury and save lives. This course is for individuals working across all industries and incorporates all methods, procedures, and safety involved in working in Confined Spaces.

At Vertical Horizonz, we provide a comprehensive confined space course in Brisbane. Our course covers all the safety measures and regulations for confined space work.

PURPOSE

The course delivers the skills and knowledge required to enter and work in confined spaces in the resources and infrastructure industries. It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

CONFINED SPACE TRAINING COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Focuses on the potential hazards and risks of working in a confined space 
• Safe work procedures are explained
• Demonstrate how to operate the critical safety equipment needed within a confined space.
• Planing confined space jobs
• Preparing for working in a confined space
• Working in a confined space
• Exiting confined space

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

• RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces
• MSMPER205 – Enter a Confined Space
• MSMPER200 – Work in accordance with an issued permit

Course Outline 

• Risk assessment
• Hazard identification
• Understanding roles and responsibilities
• Adhering to Australian standards, codes of practice, and WHS legislation
• Identifying confined spaces
• Confined space entry and exit procedures
• Emergency and safety procedures 
• Atmospheric monitoring
• Isolation procedures
• Isolation procedures
• Understanding how to work according to the confined space permit 
• Completing the applications for confined space permit 
• Adhering to work site policy and procedures
• Understanding the hierarchy of controls 

What is a confined space? 

As per the Code of Practice published by Safe Work Australia, a confined space refers to an enclosed space that meets below criteria: 

• Not suitable or designed for a person to occupy
• Possess a safety risk to a person who gets in

A person who gets into a confined space will have to deal with numerous safety risks. For example, confined spaces can lack oxygen and contain numerous airborne contaminants. They include dust, vapours, and even toxic airborne gases.

Here are some examples of confined spaces: 

• Pipes 
• Degreases and pits
• Sewers 
• Pressure vessels 
• Process vessels 
• Silos 
• Boilers
• Tank cars
• Storage tanks 
• Shipboard spaces 
• Sewer pump stations that have shafts and ducts 

Who can go through the confined space training? 

• Electrical engineers
• Safety personnel
• Safety inspectors
• Lift installers and operators
• Transportation industry workers
• Cable installation and telecommunication personnel
• Mine managers
• Risk managers
• WHS officers
• People who work for emergency services such as police and fire departments
• Maintenance personnel
• Injury prevention personnel
• Any worker who has to perform duties in a confined space but doesn’t have a permit.

What to expect from the course? 

• You will get in-person training from an experienced specialist in confined spaces.
• Knowledge of how to implement risk control methods according to the nature of confined space.
• Understanding the safety equipment and PPE requirement when working in confined spaces.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards, code of practice, and legislation related to confined spaces.
• Practical hands-on training on how to enhance safety when working in confined spaces.

ENTRY CRITERIA

Must be 18 years or older.

Requirement to demonstrate a level of written and spoken English to do this: Equivalent to Level 1 English communication skills.

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

The programme trainers are all experienced practical people. They speak everyday workplace language and have a wealth of real life examples to share with trainees. Trainees are encouraged to ‘have a go’ in a supportive, safe environment.

Note: We also offer other courses like Gas Test Atmospheres Training course, Breathing Apparatus Training course etc.