Training
Confined Spaces
Accreditation
Pending accreditation
Unit Standard ID: 15034. NQF level: 2; Credits: 2
- Work in confined spaces on construction sites
Unit Standard ID: 254064. NOF level: 3; Credits: 3
- Enter, work in and exit a confined space in the water industry
Unit Standard ID: 260139. NOF level: 5; Credits: 5
- Undertake an emergency rescue operation in a confined space
Course Aim:
Subject to an 80% pass mark, the qualifying learner will be capable of effectively and safely performing operational procedures and policies relating to entering, working and exiting in confined spaces. The candidate will be able to identify confined space hazards and precautions required to work safely in the environment.
Course Outcomes:
On completion of this course learners will be able to:
- Confined Spaces
Legal Compliance with the South African Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993, General Safety Regulations, Work in Confined Spaces.- Recognising Confined Spaces
- Dealing with Confined Spaces
- Confined Space Hazards
- Confined Space Entry and Operations
- Hazardous Materials Considerations
- Hazard Recognition
- Defining Confined Spaces
- Atmospheric Considerations
- Categories
- Oxygen in Confined Spaces
- Toxic Gasses
- Confined Space Entry Permit System
- Training for Confined Space Entry
- Duties of Authorized Entrants
- Duties of Attendants
- Duties of Entry Supervisor
- Permit System
- Check Sheets
- Pre-Planning
- Equipment
- Confined Space Emergencies
- Retrieval Systems
- Toxic Exposure
- Equipment
Course Design
This is a full 2 day course covering 4 modules including practical sessions.
Assessment:
- Assessment is done by Self, Peer and Facilitator evaluation throughout the course
- The Leaner will complete a P.O.E. (Portfolio of Evidence) which will be submitted, assessed with an 80% pass rate and internally moderated before a competency certificate is issued.
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