RIIWHS202E
Enter and Work in Confined Spaces
Award issued
RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in confined spaces
$309 Face to Face – 7 hours (minimum)
$570 Combination of RIIWHS202E and MSMWHS217
It is recommended this unit be renewed every 12 months in line with industry standards. Locate the most current training package at www.training.gov.au.
Training is delivered in partnership with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au
RIIWHS202E
Enter and Work in Confined Spaces
This course is designed for new and experienced personnel required to work in confined spaces in the resources and infrastructure industries at an operational level. Many roles require confined space training, including safety, injury prevention and maintenance personnel, engineers, risk managers, mine managers, cable installers and transport personnel.
Participants will learn to distinguish what constitutes a confined space; key terminology; as well as understand the regulations and legislative requirements governing entering and working in and around confined spaces. Participants will identify hazards and emergencies as well as implement appropriate control measures; conduct risk assessments and apply for a confined space entry permit.
Students will demonstrate how to enter, exit and work safely in a confined space according to an issued permit for two scenarios. Participants will also inspect and select appropriate personal protective gear; operate various confined space safety equipment including atmospheric testing/monitoring devices; and conduct routine servicing of all equipment and gear.
ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES
Performance tasks:
- Perform a horizontal and a vertical entry into a confined space
- Use atmospheric monitoring devices prior to entering the confined space
- Apply tagging and lock out procedures
- Use atmospheric monitoring devices prior to entering the confined space
- Following communication and recording procedures
Documentation – The student must complete all documentation according to the required standard:
- Complete two Job Safety Environmental Analysis (JSEA)/ Safe Work Methods Statement (SWMS) forms
- Apply for and obtain a Confined space entry permit for both scenarios – horizontal and vertical entry
Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.
COURSE LOCATIONS
Essential First Aid Training room is located at Essential First Aid Training / ITC, 38 Anderson Street, Port Hedland 6721.
This course may be delivered at an address that is convenient for you such as your workplace, home or site requested by the company or individual.
Essential First Aid Training offers a mobile service and can travel throughout Port Hedland, Karratha, Newman and to locations across the Pilbara in between.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
- Psychological* and physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstrations for this course, such as the undertaking of the requirements to safely enter, work in and exit a confined space wearing appropriate PPE. This may involve climbing up, down, through or under structures or confined spaces, being temporarily suspended, wearing harnesses and other relevant PPE, dragging and lifting in confined and restricted environments in dark, low light or smoke filled areas.
- Protective footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions and assessment.
- Language, literacy and numeracy requirements – students must be able to read and correctly interpret required documentation relevant to the confined space entry, speak clearly and unambiguously in English, explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues and understand the permit requirements. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing any required reports. Numeracy is required to the level of being able to correctly differentiate between high and low pressures and temperatures, voltages or masses and interpret gas test/monitoring results.
*Safe Work Australia notes “Working in a confined space may impose physiological and psychological demands over and above those encountered in a normal working environment. Consideration should be given to a worker’s:
- physical ability;
- ability to work in a restrictive space (for example claustrophobia) and ability to wear the PPE required to do the work (for example respirators).”
Code of Practice – Confined Spaces, December 2011