Whether you’re stepping into a confined space for the first time or leading a rescue operation, having the right training protects workers and ensures legislative compliance. Our City & Guilds and Outreach Rescue-accredited training pathway offers a clear route from entry-level roles through to rescue, supervisory, and instructional positions.
Structured Progression. Real-World Confidence.
Confined space work often requires more than basic awareness, it demands competence, control, and the ability to respond under pressure. At Outreach Rescue, we offer a clear training pathway in alignment with City & Guilds for the relevant awards. Whether you’re entering confined spaces operationally, managing teams, or directing rescues, our training pathway ensures you’re ready to respond.
Your Preferred Learning Route
Our recommendation is to select the entry-level award that best suits your operational requirements, recognising that higher level entry awards also cover the lower levels. From there, award dependant, you can progress into Rescue, Supervisory, and Managerial awards. If you’re leading or teaching others, the Outreach Rescue Confined Space Instructor award is the final step.
Direct Entry Courses (No pre-requisites)
Start here if you’re new to confined space work, or simply need to revalidate your award of the same level. These hands-on courses provide the skills and certification required to work safely in the specified risk categorised Confined Space environments. No prior qualifications needed.
- Confined Space Awareness: 1/2 day classroom learning or online.
- Low-Risk Entry, Level 2: 1 day practical – For straightforward, shallow confined spaces with adequate natural ventilation.
- Medium-Risk Entry, Level 2: 2 day practical – For spaces with more complex entry/exit or greater hazards.
- High-Risk Entry, Level 2: 3 day practical – For deep, complex, or potentially hazardous spaces that may require breathing apparatus.
- Medium-Risk Entry & Entry Controller, Level 2: 3 day practical – Combines operational entry with entry control responsibilities.
- High-Risk Entry Controller, Level 3: 3 day practical – For those conducting entry control for high-risk entries.
- High-Risk Controller APL, Level 3: 1 day practical – For existing High Risk Entry award holders wishing to add Entry Control to their competencies.
Rescue Awards
Take the next step: Be prepared to conduct recovery operations.
- Rescue & Recovery, Level 3: 3 day practical – Practical training in confined space rescue scenarios.
- Director of Rescue & Recovery, Level 3: 1 day – Strategic planning and oversight of rescue operations.
Supervisory & Managerial Courses
Manage risk, lead teams, and ensure compliance.
- Management of Confined Spaces, Level 4: 5 day classroom – Designed for those overseeing policy relating to confined space.
- Medium-Risk Entry, Level 2: 2 day practical – For spaces with more complex entry/exit or greater hazards.
- High-Risk Supervisor, Level 3: 2 day practical – For those supervising high-risk confined space work.
- Director of Rescue & Recovery, Level 3: 1 day – Strategic planning and oversight of rescue operations.
Instructional Awards
Turn your experience into teaching.
- Confined Space Instructor (Emergency Services): 5 day practical – Training and assessment for those delivering confined space training.
- Instructor Recertification (Emergency Services): 3 day practical assessment – Required every 3 years to maintain certification.
Additional Pathway: HART Confined Space
For HART personnel only
- HART Confined Space Training: 3 day practical – Meets HART TIS requirements.
Need Specific Training For Your Role?
We also offer bespoke courses tailored to organisational needs, unique site conditions, or specialist roles. Contact us to build the right course for your team.