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RIIWHS202E — Enter and Work in Confined Spaces

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RIIWHS202E — Enter and work in confined spaces

Under the Work Health and Safety Regulations, a ‘confined space’ means an enclosed or partially enclosed space that: 

  • is not designed or intended to be occupied by a person 
  • is, or is designed or intended to be, at normal atmospheric pressure while any person is in the space; and 
  • is or is likely to be a risk to health and safety from: 
    • an atmosphere that does not have a safe oxygen level, or 
    • contaminants, including airborne gases, vapours and dusts, that may cause injury from fire or explosion, or 
    • harmful concentrations of any airborne contaminants, or 
    • engulfment. 

Employers have a duty of care to ensure all workers are safe whilst in/ and around a confined space. This means that the employer must manage those risks around confined space work which includes the training and supervision of those working in/ or around a confined space.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enter and work in confined spaces.

Course Details

  • Delivery Time: 8 hours
  • Dates: Monthly
  • Time: TBC
  • Cost: $275
  • Venue: 34 Baan Baan Street, Dapto, NSW 2530, OR on-site upon request, Australia-wide
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This unit is designed to provide knowledge and practical experience in gas testing atmospheres. 

The following topics will be covered:

  • Plan and prepare for working in confined space
    • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
    • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to enter and work in confined spaces
    • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
    • Obtain and confirm authorisation of a confined space entry permit that meets regulatory requirements
    • Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for planned work activities
    • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures with the stand-by person, and be prepared for emergency situations
    • Identify, obtain and implement signage and barrier requirements according to workplace procedures
    • Select tools and equipment for the tasks, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults to relevant personnel
    • Position rescue equipment by the entry permit
  • Work in a confined space
    • Gain access to confined space
    • Test and monitor the atmosphere for harmful elements according to workplace procedures
    • Correctly apply tagging and lock-out procedures
    • Enter the confined space according to workplace procedures
    • Maintain ongoing communication with the stand-by person
    • Comply with entry permit requirements
    • Monitor and adhere to allocated entry time
  • Exit confined space
    • Exit confined space according to workplace procedures
    • Recover tools, equipment and materials
    • Conduct inspection of the confined spaces according to workplace procedures
    • Remove tagging and lock-out procedures
    • Complete confined space entry permit requirements according to workplace procedures
  • Clean up 
    • Clear work area and dispose of materials according to workplace procedures
    • Remove, clean and store barriers and signs
    • Conduct equipment inspections to identify faults according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures and report to relevant personnel
    • Conduct routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping activities according to workplace procedures
    • Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures

Students who successfully complete this Nationally Recognised Training will be awarded a Statement of Attainment in:

  • RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in confined spaces

Target students of this unit are those individual working in operational roles alone or as part of a team or group. 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.

Target students of this unit of competency work in high-risk situations including, but not limited to:

  • The mining industry
  • Construction industry
  • Transport industry

Skill

Description

Reading

Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation and regulations

Writing

Produces and completes written documents required for workplace procedures

Self-management

Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during activities

Oral communication

Uses a range of communication techniques and systems to communicate with others

The Australian Skills and Qualification Authority (ASQA) requires that students be aware of their rights and responsibilities once they have selected their training provider. Your rights and responsibilities can be found in our Student Agreement that should be read BEFORE enrolling into any of our courses.

Accelerated Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 41474).

The Australian Skills and Qualification Authority (ASQA) require that students be aware of their rights and responsibilities once they have selected their training provider.

Your rights and responsibilities can be found in our Learner Handbook that should be read before enrolling into any of our courses.