Level 2 Award in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces (Blended) training course

N.B. This is a Blended learning course - Click here for in Centre training

A 2 day training course for individuals who enter medium risk confined spaces incorporating entry requirements and self-rescue procedures. The course is intended for operatives who may need to demonstrate assessed qualifications towards competence in such a confined space entry.

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.
• Confined space courses of this kind are stepping stones towards gaining qualifications for high risk confined space risk, and towards supervision of or management of confined space entry.

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 escape breathing apparatus as part of a self-rescue procedure.
• Emergency preparedness and procedures.

What qualifications will you achieve?

• This course incorporates assessment and certification under the CABWI Level 2 Award in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces (Ofqual Ref: 601/2995/5).
• 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 aspects of the course is delivered over day 1 via a virtual classroom (Microsoft Teams or Zoom), with day 2 in one of our accredited training centres or mobile training unit where there is an emphasis on hands-on experience with the equipment; tripods, winches/fall arrest retrieval units, harnesses, gas monitors, and escape set breathing apparatus.
• Assessment focuses on learners planning a confined space entry, undertaking written and oral tests and being observed during practical assessments in order to achieve an 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.