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Confined Space Entry

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From £210 + VAT

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What is the Confined Space Entry training course?

This one-day confined space entry course enables delegates to work in NC1, NC2 and NC3 (up to and including medium-risk) confined spaces. This is an in-house accreditation, suitable for those working within the construction industry. If you need a specific accreditation body such as City & Guilds, please look at our City & Guilds Confined Space training. You will develop an understanding of the knowledge and safe work practices for reducing risks when entering and working in confined space environments. The course will equips you with the skills to work in confined spaces individually and as part of a team, whilst gaining an understanding of the use of confined space equipment within a working environment.

Typical confined space environments include: undercrofts & service ducts which are of a ‘simple’ nature. Other forms of confined space entries are tunnels, manholes, vaults and open ditches. The Confined Space Entry training covers information on the various forms of confined spaces and how to safely work in them.

Who Is The Confined Space Entry Course for?

The Confined Space Entry training is essential for operatives who carry out or are intending to carry out work in confined spaces. This course goes beyond general confined space training providing you with more detailed instruction on entry and working in confined spaces. Your training will include practical exercises, giving you hands-on experience, which makes it perfect for those who will be working in confined spaces up to medium-risk or NC3.

Confined Space Entry - Key Information

What will I learn during the Confined Space Entry Training?

You will cover the following content on the Confined Space Entry Training Course:

  • Different types of confined spaces and how they are classified
  • Legislation and regulations relating to confined spaces
  • Identifying hazards and assessing control measures that will be needed
  • Entry permit requirements
  • Atmospheric testing and monitoring
  • How to properly put on, use and maintain PPE
  • The roles and responsibilities of those involved in confined space operations
  • Emergency procedures and rescue
  • Practical exercises and scenarios to complement your theory learning

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All of our courses are delivered with the same level of information and support, so you can choose the style of training that best suits your environment.

Our prices include:

  • Certificates

  • Exams

  • Course materials

Open courses

Traditional Classroom

From £210 + VAT

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Benefits

  • 2 courses available

  • Face-to-face learning

  • Interactive group activities

  • Immediate results and feedback

  • Meet others in your industry

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Confined Space Entry Course Content

  • Classifying and defining confined spaces as specified by the Confined Space Regulations 1997
  • Potential hazards involved in working in confined spaces including atmospheric hazards and physical hazards
  • Legal and regulatory requirements such as approved codes of practice
  • Safe systems of work
  • Atmospheric testing and monitoring
  • Ventilation and control measures
  • The procedures for entering a confined space safely & the equipment & systems required
  • The emergency procedures & what not to do during an emergency
  • The importance of effective communication and coordination
  • Appropriate behaviour for working in medium-risk confined spaces

Your training will include practical exercises to ensure you are competent on completion of the course to enter a medium-risk confined space safely.

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Accreditation

The Confined Space Entry course is accredited by the training provider, you will earn an in-house certificate valid for 3 years. ID cards are available on request for a small charge & a recent photo of the delegate will be required.

City & Guilds

The Confined Space Entry course is not accredited by City & Guilds. We do however offer the following City & Guilds Confined Spaces courses:

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Assessment and Certification

You will complete a short theory assessment on your training course and you will be directly observed entering a medium-risk confined space by your trainer.

You will receive an in-house certificate from the training school valid for 3 years.

Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements

You will need to be able to read and write English to complete this course, there are no other requirements.

Special considerations

Reasonable adjustments can be made to support you during your course, however, support will need to be arranged in advance. If you request support, details will be passed on confidentially to the trainer of the course to assess what arrangements can be made.

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Frequently asked questions

Here are some of the questions we frequently get asked about Confined Space training:

How long will my confined space certificate take to arrive?

Certificates can take up to 8 weeks to arrive (although usually much sooner). If you need to get a copy of your certificate, we can send you an email to say that you have passed as soon as you have completed the course. This should satisfy employers and managers that you are competent to work in confined spaces until you receive your certificate.

What do I need to bring to my confined space course?

You only need to bring your PPE, the confined spaces equipment etc will be provided on the course.

What is your most popular confined spaces training course?

Our most popular confined spaces training course is the 1 Day Safe Entry and Escape BA training. This course is run at most of our training centres, to search for a course in your location use the search bar which will bring the closest location with dates and prices up for you.