Confined Space

Refresher - Confined Space Entry

About the Course

Confined Space Entry is the training accreditation suitable for people who are required to enter and work in a confined space.

WorkSafe Connect has been delivering Confined Space Entry training for over 15 years and is one of Queensland’s leading suppliers of Confined Space and Confined Space Refresher courses.

This 4-hour refresher course has been designed to update competent and experienced students with the latest skills and knowledge required to enter and work in a confined space and how to determine if it is safe for the proposed work.

The program is based on the following nationally accredited unit of competency:

RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in confined Spaces

Please note that this course does have enrty requirements to ensure that this course is appropriate based on your previous training and expereince. Please refer to the Course Entry Requirments section below.

Who Should Attend

This course is for workers already qualified in confined space entry who need to refresh their competency in line with AS 2865 – Confined Spaces and employer requirements. It is particularly relevant to those in construction, mining, resources, energy, utilities, government, water treatment, manufacturing, processing, industrial services, and shutdown or maintenance crews.

It applies to anyone required to enter, work in, or support confined space activities, including standby roles. Refresher training is required every 2–3 years for RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces, while refresher training for MSMWHS217 – Gas Test Atmospheres is not generally required unless mandated by site policy.

WorkSafe Connect requires participants to provide evidence of completing RIIWHS202E within the past three years before enrolling in this refresher course.

Course Description

Our Confined Space Refresher Training is designed to work through and discuss areas including planning to work in a confined space, preparing to work in a confined space, working in a confined space, exiting from a confined space and cleaning up once the task has been completed.

Key areas covered during the course include:
Definition and identification of confined spaces
Identification and control of hazards
Associated Australian Standards and relevant legislation
Roles and responsibilities of management and employees
Case studies
Risk assessments and hierarchy of control measures
Contaminants, atmospheric monitoring and gas detection
Ventilation
Rescue plans and equipment
PPE including harness selection, inspection and use
Communication methods
Roles and responsibilities
Work according to a confined space permit
Lockout and tag out methods of isolation
Atmospheric monitoring and gas detection
Practical entry and exit procedures

The skills and knowledge that you obtain during the Confined Space Training course is suitable for working in confined spaces across a wide range of industries including the Resources Sector, Quarrying, Drilling, Agriculture, Councils/Government, Defence, Manufacturing, Heavy Industry and Civil Construction industries.

Course Delivery Options

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.

WorkSafe Connect is able to offer this course:

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

If you would like to discuss delivery options in more detail, then please get in contact with us and we would be more than happy to discuss your requirements and options in more detail.

Accreditation

To complete the course, students must successfully complete all assessments which are aligned with the national unit of competency.

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 the course requirements, students will receive a new nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the following unit of competency:

RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in confined Spaces

If you have any questions regarding which Confined Space course is most suitable for you then please get in touch with a member of the WorkSafe Connect team today.

Certificate delivery:

Courses at our facilities: Certificates are issued on the day, with digital copies emailed to participants and employers (if applicable) the following business day.
Courses at client sites: Certificates are issued within 7 business days, with digital copies emailed to participants and employers.

Course Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this refresher course, please provide one of the following items to evidence your previous confined space accreditation completed in the last three (3) years:

Statement of Attainment
USI transcript
Wallet card
Employer transcript identifying accredited training

Please email your evidence to info@worksafeconnect.com as soon as possible and at least 2 BUSINESS DAYS prior to the course commencement. Attendance to the course may be rejected if the evidence is not received on time.

What to Bring

Your USI (Unique Student Identifier) – click here for more info
Comfortable, practical clothing is recommended (long pants or shorts and a sleeved shirt or t-shirt).
No PPE/high-vis required
Closed-in shoes
All course materials are provided

Amenities at our Brisbane and Townsville Facilities

Parking available on-site or nearby
Complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits, and mints
Fridge and microwave available for use
Cafés and food options located nearby for breaks

Are there any specific legislative requirements connected to confined spaces in Queensland?

What is considered entry into a confined space?

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.

How long does a Confined Space Ticket last in Queensland?

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.

What is in confined space training?

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.