City & Guilds 6150-03/53 Working in High Risk Confined Spaces training course

A 3 day training course for individuals who enter high risk confined spaces incorporating the use of full working set breathing apparatus. It is for operatives who may need to demonstrate assessed qualifications towards competence in such a confined space entry.

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Benefits of attending for the learner

• Better planning for confined space entry and preparedness in emergencies, to help keep you and others around you safe.
• Confidence in using compressed air and full working set breathing apparatus.
• Confined space courses such as these are stepping stones towards supervision and management of confined space operations.

Benefits of attending for the employer

• The avoidance of serious injury and major harm to employees and evidence of assessment and qualifications towards competence of employees.
• Employees who feel they can make a greater contribution to the workplace and who feel their employer has made an investment in their future.

What you will learn

• Risk assessment of confined space hazards.
• Types of gaseous atmospheres, portable gas monitoring equipment and their use.
• The use of harness tripod, man-riding winch/fall arrest and safety line, plus the use of Full Working Set Breathing Apparatus.
• Emergency preparedness and procedures.

What qualifications will you achieve?

• Confined space courses at this level incorporates assessment and certification under the City and Guilds 6150-53 scheme (6150-03 for those working in the Water Industry); the Level 2 Award in Working in High Risk Confined Spaces.
• Learners/Customers may opt out of the full certification process if they require a certificate of attendance only.

How is this training delivered?

• The theoretical elements of the training course is delivered in the classroom, but there is an emphasis on a hands-on experience with the equipment; tripods, winches/fall arrest retrieval units, harnesses, gas monitors and full working set breathing apparatus.
• Assessment focuses on learners planning a high risk confined space entry, undertaking written and oral tests and being observed during practical assessments in order to achieve a City and Guilds accredited certificate.

What do I need to bring with me?

• Learners should bring their own safety footwear, waterproof clothing, high visibility vest/clothing, hard hat and working gloves for the practical exercises. We have a selection of harnesses but please bring your own harness if you wish.
• Learners can bring with them any materials used by their own employer, copies of risk assessments or permits to work so that they can see how their materials fit in to the context of the training.

Learners undertaking this course might also consider:

• City & Guilds 6150-14/54 Overseeing Work (Topman - Non entrant) in High Risk Confined Spaces (CSS3)
  3 day course for overseeing work in high risk confined spaces. Includes safe systems of work and emergency procedures.