City & Guilds Level 2 – Entrant and Entry Controller for Confined Spaces – 2 days

Course Overview

This City & Guilds level 2 qualification is for anyone entering a confined space. This could be to carry out work as an entry controller/ top person supporting entry or conducting emergency rescue and recovery. The course aims to reflect the national occupational standard for a medium-risk confined space environment.

Who should attend 

This course is for anyone working in a classified medium-risk environment over 16 years of age and is medically fit to take the qualification

Course outline 

• Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 & Approved Code of Practice
• Identification of a confined space
• Confined space classifications:
  • Water industry national classifications
  • National occupational standard
• Risk assessment & workplace safety
• Operation of a safe system of work
• Following and preparing a method statement
• Use of permit to work control measures
• Emergency planning
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Gas detection and ventilation
• Hygiene and first aid
• Escape sets and equipment
• Traversing – simple vertical entry

On course completition

Delegates successfully completing the course will be issued with a Certification by City & Guilds which is valid for 3 years.