City and Guilds 6160-03 Level 2 High Risk Confined Spaces Training Course

Duration: 3 Days

Introduction: This City and Guilds accredited course is intended for persons nominated to work in or at Confined Spaces where work has been assessed and classified as High Risk.   

Pre-Course Requirements: All delegates should be medically fit in line with UK OGN requirements and capable of wearing Escape Breathing Apparatus and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.

Course Content: Delivered in accordance with the Confined Space Regulations 1997, successful completion of the course leads to an understanding of:

• Identifying a Confined Space and its hazards
• The legal requirements
• Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
• Equipment required to enter a Confined Space, including Gas Monitoring equipment, Tripods and Winches and ancillary safety equipment such as harnesses, ropes, lifelines.
• The use of open circuit Escape Breathing Apparatus 
• The use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Personal Protective Equipment and Hygiene
• Examination, testing and maintenance of equipment
• Ventilation and the avoidance of unsafe atmospheres
• Communication and entry procedures
• Training and personnel requirements
• Practical training and exercises

Training Methods:  All theoretical training is re-enforced by demonstrations and practical exercises.  City and Guilds assessments, theoretical and practical, will take place on the final day.

Certification:  A City and Guilds Certificate of Competence will be issued on successful completion of the full course and achieving a pass for the theory and practical exams.  This certificate is valid for 3 years.

Our purpose-built tunnels with vertical access provide a unique training environment for all our Confined Space courses.  

All our equipment is fully tested, certified and maintained.