Confined Space Training

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This course will help you gain the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and competently plan and enter a confined space.

Meets Worksafe NZ (formerly DoL) Best Practice Guidance Notes for Working in a Confined Space Including ASNZ Standard 2865:2001

Credit Value:
13
Location:
Auckland, Christchurch, Greymouth, Westport and approved temporary sites
Method of Study:
Short course
Total Duration:
2 days
Start Date:
Multiple intakes per year

Core elements

Identifying hazards associated with confined spaces and selecting and establishing controls
Atmosphere and gas testing equipment, use and records
Selecting using and maintaining associated safety equipment
Emergency plans and rescue techniques

Includes assessment and registration of credits for Unit Standards:

US 17599: Plan a confined space entry
US 25510: Operate an atmospheric testing device to determine a suitable atmosphere exists to work safely
US 18426: Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with confined space. Minimum requirement for working in confined space – Worksafe NZ Best Practice Guidelines

Be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.
Experience in a workplace with work procedures for confined spaces.
Must be physically fit and capable of entering crawl spaces.

Note: Some courses within this programme require specific levels of physical ability and aptitude for working in confined space.

We also offer the 1–day Confined Space Refresher course, recommended every 2 years.