WORKING IN LOW RISK

Confined Spaces – Water or Other Industry

Working in Low Risk Confined Spaces – Water or other Industry

This course is for personnel with no existing confined space knowledge who are required to work in a low risk confined space environment, OR those needing to recertify as a Low Risk entrant.

Download the course data sheet on the data sheet page

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student will have demonstrated their competence, knowledge and skills enabling them to meet the City & Guilds requirements to:
    Prepare to work safely in low risk confined spaces (i.e. NC1 classifications)
    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
Additionally, Outreach Rescue ensures the following subjects are covered on this course:
    Identification of Confined Spaces
    Atmospheric monitoring
    Legislative requirements
    Ventilation
    Rescue plans
The use of any form of breathing apparatus or vertical entry equipment is NOT covered on this course

OTHER DETAILS

Entry Requirements

Aptitude for working in confined spaces

Fit for operational duties

Course Duration

1 day with 8 hours contact time

Assessment/Qualification

Course content is assessed by a combination of direct observations of set tasks, question and answer, a short answer externally set exam and scenario based assessment. Individual feedback is provided.

Certification

This course can be certified by City & Guilds or by Outreach Rescue upon meeting the assessment criteria. For City & Guilds certification, there is an additional fee of £45, and printed certificates are provided. There is no additional fee for Outreach Certification, and results are recorded on the Outreach Rescue Database.

Certification is valid for 3 years.