The course covers:

• Health & safety legislation relevant to confined spaces
• Risk assessment and implementation of safe systems of work
• Atmospheric testing and monitoring
• Use of access and egress equipment
• Safe use of Escape Breathing Apparatus (EBA)
• Duties and responsibilities of standby personnel
• Emergency procedures, communications, and rescue protocols
• Practical entry into a confined space using appropriate PPE and EBA

2 Days.

Delegates will be assessed through:

• A written test to confirm knowledge of key topics
• A practical assessment in a simulated confined space environment
• Both elements must be passed to gain certification.

• A good understanding of spoken and written English is essential
• Delegates must complete a Confined Space Medical Declaration to confirm they are medically fit for this type of work
• Delegates must be physically able to wear escape breathing apparatus and carry out practical elements of the training

All candidates must bring:

• Safety boots
• Hard hat
• Hi-vis clothing
• Safety gloves
• Impact goggles or safety glasses
• RPE (Escape Breathing Apparatus will be provided for practicals)

Upon successful completion, delegates will receive a City & Guilds 6160-09 Confined Space (Medium Risk) certificate, valid for 3 years.

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.