Introduction:

This course has been designed to meet the National Competency Standards for confined space entry; this accredited course provides practical training on AS 2865-2001. It also satisfies the training requirements of the Victorian Commonwealth and other state regulations. During the course participants will be required to carry out risk assessments, develop safe entry procedures, complete entry permits and physically demonstrate competency within a simulated confined space environment using provided confined space entry requirements (eg. gas detectors, harness, lifelines, SCBA and ventilation equipment)

Learning Method:

The course is a practical based program that uses predominantly “hands on” adult learning techniques. It will provide participants with the understanding, knowledge and skills to perform specified tasks correctly. These tasks are developed to meet identified learning outcomes considered necessary to help industry achieve compliance with legislative requirements and establish current best practice arrangements relevant to the training subject.

Admission Requirements:

There are no formal entry requirements. However participants will require basic literacy skills

Note: Although not physically demanding, participants will be using equipment and performing activities that will require a reasonable level of fitness

Course Content:

Day One: Confine Space Safety

• Concepts of confined space Safety
• Legislative and Australian Standards requirements
• Recognition, Identification and Assessment of Confined Space Hazards
• Control Strategies – what do you need to do
• Basic First Aid – Life support
• Planning, Development and Execution of In-house Procedures

Day Two: Practical exercise and assessment of competencies

• Purging and Ventilation
• Atmospheric Assessment, Evaluation and Control
• Isolation and Lock Out
• Breathing Apparatus
• Rescue Procedure (Contingency Planning) and Equipment
• Written Assessment Requirements and Techniques
• Assessment Challenge Tests, Performance of Simulated Exercise

Method of Assessment:

The aim of the course is to meet the national competency standards for confined space entry. To achieve this throughout the course, participants will be required to perform hands on tasks to demonstrate their skills, methods and knowledge. They will be assessed by the demonstration of their competence in the skills areas of the training programs. Challenge tests and a brief theory test will be used in this assessment. Where applicable a Melbourne Water assessment will also be required

Recognition of course:

The following nationally competencies are delivered:

• Enter Confined Space (PMAPER205A0
• Work in accordance with an issued permit (PMAPER200B)