Confined Space Entry with Gas Testing

Any person associated with work being undertaken in a confined space is required, under AS2865, to be trained and assessed as competent to conduct those tasks.

It also requires workers to be reassessed at appropriate intervals to maintain their competency to conduct tasks associated with a confined space.

Training will be conducted by one of our experienced trainer assessors who have industry currency, strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and industry standards.

Practical and theoretical activities drive the training experience to ensure that the training is engaging, interesting and relevant.

Students must be physically and mentally capable of entering and moving within a confined space.

WorkSafe Connect offers this course:

• Face to Face – Public Courses (Brisbane and Townsville)
• Face to Face – Onsite (at your site / workplace)

Please note that our confined space program forms part of a wider confined space skill set which also includes confined space supervisor, operate breathing apparatus, issue work permits and risk assessment which can be accessed via the following link:

https://www.worksafeconnect.com/confined-space

If you would like to discuss delivery options in more detail please contact us with your requirements and we can provide more detail.

All assessments are completed during the course – no assessment activities need to be completed prior to or post the training course.

Upon successful completion of all assessment items, students will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency:

• RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in confined spaces
• MSMWHS217 - Gas test atmospheres
• MSMPER200 - Work in accordance with an issued permit
  

While there is no legislated requirement associated with the refreshing of this competency, industry best practice recommends refreshing your skills every 2-3 years. WorkSafe Connect offers regular 4-hour refresher courses.

Confined space refresher training is a requirement of Australian Standard AS2865.

If you have any questions regarding which Confined Space course is most suitable for you then please contact the WorkSafe Connect team today.

You may be eligible to receive CSQ funding for the Confined Space & Gas Test Atmosphere units of competency that form part of this course - provided you work in the building & construction industry in Queensland.

If eligible, this course is fully subsidised with no out of pocket expense.

For further details, please click here or get in touch with us.

A confined space training course is designed to provide knowledge of confined space entry hazards and procedures for workers involved in controlling entry and working in a confined space as well as emergency procedures. It also covers gas testing and monitoring along with the permit system and the requirements for working under a permit.

Whether you work in a confined space all the time or only on some occasions, this Confined Space Training course will equip you with the knowledge you need to spot hazards, follow safety instructions and keep yourself and others safe whilst working.

This is a nationally recognised unit of competency and therefore your accreditation does not technically expire.

While there is no legislated requirement set out for the refreshing of this competency the AS2865 requires workers to be reassessed to maintain competency to conduct tasks associated with a confined space.

Industry best practice suggests that this competency should be refreshed once every 2-3 years and we consistently work with clients who require refreshing of this competency at least every 2 years.

WorkSafe Connect offers a 4-hour refresher course.

AS2865 defines a confined space as an enclosed or partially enclosed space that is not designed or intended primarily to be occupied by a person and there is a risk of one or more of:

• An oxygen concentration outside the safe oxygen range.
• A concentration of airborne contaminant that may cause impairment, loss of consciousness or asphyxiation.
• A concentration of flammable airborne contaminant that may cause injury from fire or explosion.
• Engulfment in a stored free-flowing solid or a rising level of liquid that may cause suffocation or drowning.

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The specific requirements for confined spaces may be found in:

• Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulation 2011 Part 4.3
• Confined Spaces Code of Practice 2021
• AS 2865 Confined Spaces

The below link provides guidance on managing the risks associated with confined spaces.

https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/hazards/workplace-hazards/construction/confined-spaces