Confined Spaces Sydney

The Enter and Work in Confined Spaces course provides essential skills and knowledge for safely entering and working in confined spaces within the resources and infrastructure industries.

This training covers planning, risk management, using personal protective equipment, emergency procedures, and compliance with entry permits. This course is ideal for individuals in operational roles who work under supervision, performing prescribed functions with known routines and procedures.

This course is suitable for workers in operational roles within the resources and infrastructure sectors who require competency in confined space entry and operations.

Enter and Work in Confined Spaces

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Confined Spaces training course is delivered and statement of attainment is issued by Edway Training Pty Ltd (RTO No 91401).

Edway Training is accredited by the Australian Skills and Quality Authority (ASQA) to deliver this training course and meets the SafeWork NSW Standards.

This training course complies with the WHS Regulation and the Code of Practice for Confined Spaces.

This training is mandatory for workers who are required to enter and work in confined spaces. Failure to comply with training requirements can result in penalties and fines under the WHS Act and Regulations.

Confined Spaces

Course Information

Enter and Work in Confined Spaces training is required for:

• Operational Workers: Individuals working in roles that involve entering and working in confined spaces within the resources and infrastructure industries

• Safety Compliance Personnel: Employees responsible for ensuring workplace safety and compliance with regulations related to confined spaces

• Supervised Technicians: Technicians who work under supervision and need to perform tasks involving confined spaces, adhering to workplace procedures and safety protocols

  
  

Topics covered:

• Plan and prepare for working in confined spaces by confirming work requirements, accessing documentation, identifying risks, obtaining permits, using protective gear, understanding emergency procedures, and preparing tools and equipment.

• Work in confined spaces by gaining access, testing for harmful elements, applying safety procedures, entering and communicating with the stand-by person, and complying with permit requirements.

• Exit confined spaces by following procedures, recovering tools and equipment, inspecting the area, removing safety tags, and completing permit requirements.

• Clean up by clearing the work area, disposing of materials, removing and storing barriers, inspecting equipment, conducting servicing and housekeeping, and processing maintenance records.

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Completing this course can lead to various career opportunities, including roles such as confined space entry worker, safety officer, and maintenance technician. The certification is valued in industries like construction, mining, and utilities.

The RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Spaces course supersedes and is equivalent to RIIWHS202D Enter and Work in Confined Spaces.

Course details

What will you receive

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive:

Statement of Attainment issued by Edway Training with the below unit of competency:

• RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces

What will you learn

Confined Spaces training covers:

• Ability to plan and prepare for confined space work, including risk assessment and emergency preparedness

• Skills to work safely within a confined space, including atmospheric testing and communication

• Competence in exiting confined spaces safely and performing necessary post-exit procedures

• Proficiency in cleaning up and maintaining tools and equipment according to workplace procedures

• Confined Spaces training course consists of PowerPoint presentation, classroom and practical activities, videos and end of the day assessment

Course requirements

Attendance

Participants should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time of the course to complete the necessary registration paperwork.

ENTRY TO THE COURSE WILL BE REFUSED

if participants arrive 15 minutes after the scheduled starting time.

USI (Unique Student Identifier)

From 1 January 2015, every student who undertakes nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia is required to have a USI.

STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT CANNOT BE ISSUED

if a participant fails to produce a valid USI number.

USI can be obtained via www.usi.gov.au

Identification

Participants MUST PROVIDE 1 form of government-issued I.D (e.g. passport, Australian driver’s licence, NSW proof of age card) White Card or Certificate of Training.

STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED

if participants do not provide a valid form of I.D.

LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy)

As required by ASQA and OLGR NSW, all students must have basic English reading, writing, and understanding skills. Interpreters are not allowed for most courses.

From 1/7/25, all students must complete a basic LLN (Language, Literacy, and Numeracy) test before enrolment. This ensures you can understand the course content and get the right support during training.

To complete the test, click the Pre-reg LLN button at the top of the page.

All students enrolling in any Edway Training course will complete the LLND test in their student profile. This ensures they can do simple calculations, understand English well enough to read, write, and give verbal responses in English in order to successfully undertake training and assessment.

For further information on student support services please refer to the Student Handbook.

Payment

To secure your course booking, payment is required at the time of registration. You can conveniently pay online using a credit card, Afterpay, or request an invoice.