1. Legal and Regulatory Framework

• Understanding the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Duties of entrants, controllers, and managers under the Confined Spaces Approved Code of Practice (ACoP)
• Application of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Permits to Work
• Risk assessments and method statements
• Emergency arrangements and rescue plans

2. Atmospheric Testing and Monitoring

• Use of gas monitors and interpretation of readings
• Understanding atmospheric hazards and control measures
• Monitoring and managing atmospheric deterioration

3. Equipment and PPE

• Selection and maintenance of safety equipment, including gas monitors, escape breathing apparatus (EBA), and full breathing apparatus (BA)
• Fitting and use of harnesses and access equipment
• Emergency escape equipment and procedures

4. Supervisory Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and allocating team activities
• Controlling safe entry and exit procedures
• Monitoring team adherence to procedures
• Maintaining effective communication
• Initiating and controlling emergency situations
• Documentation and record-keeping

5. Health, Safety, and Environmental Considerations

• Understanding hygiene, infection control, and contamination procedures
• Managing environmental risks associated with confined space work
• Implementing current best practices and legislative requirements

3 Days.

On successful completion candidates will be issued with City & Guilds Certification. The qualification is valid for 3 years.

Candidates must hold a valid Confined Space Qualification (e.g., 6160-02 or 6160-09)

The minimum entry requirement is a good understanding of spoken and written English.

Candidates medically fit to undertake the training.

We are a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO).

If your company is CITB registered, you may be eligible to claim a grant for each candidate who attends this course.

To process the grant:

• Simply provide your company’s CITB Levy number when booking.
• We’ll include it in the course paperwork and submit everything on your behalf after the course.
• The grant claim is handled automatically — no extra admin for you.

If you have any questions about the grant process, feel free to get in touch — we’re happy to help.