Entrant Courses
01: Work in low risk confined spaces
(1 Day-Standalone-Entry level course)
NC1 Low Risk A low risk confined space exists where there is clear direct unobstructed vertical access, easy entry/exit, natural ventilation and unlikely to flood. When you stand up your head is above ground level so no fixed depths are implied. Candidates will check the atmosphere with a gas monitor prior to entry. If the gas monitor alarms, then do not entre and notify the entry controller immediately.
If a gas monitor alarms while working in a low risk confined space, the entrant will simply stand up and exit the confined space immediately and notify the entry controller.
Low risk confined spaces is the only place you can have a lone worker, but this requires appropriate procedures including man down alarm and constant communication.
Course / Delegate requirements:
Cost Starts at £210, plus VAT (£242), Includes all training costs, C&G registration and card, just add my travel costs. Reduced rates for 5-10 delegates
Venue On site anywhere in the UK, or at Swindon 1 mile from M4 Jun 16
PPE to include safety boots, gloves, hard hat, knee pads, harness, full body coverage.
Language Good command of the English language both reading and writing
Assessment Written question paper and practical assessments, pass/fail
Age I recommend 18 years, younger is permissible under certain circumstances
Fitness & Health Need to be physical fit and weight 136kg or less
Times Arrive at 0745 hrs ready to start at 0800 hrs – 1700 hr
Duration 1 day
Payment The above prices assume cleared payment is made within 14 days of training, otherwise different rates apply. These start with payment 15-30 days after training, incurring an extra 20% of the overall cost.
02: Work in medium risk confined spaces
NC2 & NC3 Medium Risk This covers the requirements for most confined space workers who will simply be doing the work, but not controlling entry . A medium risk confined space exists when there are access issues; a realistic expectation of encountering a specified risk; possible introduction of specified risks during the work activity.
NC2 Clear direct unobstructed vertical access with continuous attachment to a winch or similar device. Normally down to about 3m and only one entrant inside the confined space. EBA (Escape Breathing Apparatus) will not be required such as benching work.
NC3 Clear direct unobstructed vertical access when it is not possible to have persons permanently attached to a winch line. This may be a deeper chamber or you are moving away from the entry point. Usually, it will be a team entry which moves away from the entry point such as sewers and utility service subway tunnels, aqueducts basements and tunnels.
This means exiting the chamber will take longer and a link person may be based at the bottom of the entry point
If the gas monitor alarms, do not enter and immediately notify the entry controller.
With NC3 medium risk environment, everyone must enter the confined space with their EBA (Escape Breathing Apparatus). Upon encountering a specified hazard, everyone will put on their EBA and exit immediately in a controlled manner.
EBA sets can be open circuit compressed air positive pressure EBA lasting 10-15 minutes. escape breathing apparatus with ten minutes nominal duration. Alternatively they may be closed circuit chemical rebreathers that typically last 30 mins to 4 hours
Individual Open Courses
EBA sets can be open circuit compressed air positive pressure EBA lasting 10-15 minutes. escape breathing apparatus with ten minutes nominal duration. Alternatively they may be closed circuit chemical rebreathers that typically last 30 mins to 4 hours
Course / Delegate requirements:
Cost Starts at £399 plus VAT (£478.80), Includes all training costs, C&G registration and card, just add my travel costs. Reduced rates for 5-10 delegates
Venue On site anywhere in the UK, or at Swindon 1 mile from M4 Jun 16
PPE to include safety boots, gloves, hard hat, knee pads, harness, full body coverage,
Language Good command of the English language both reading and writing
Assessment Written question paper and practical assessments, pass/fail
Age I recommend 18 years, younger is permissible under certain circumstances
Fitness & Health Need to be physical fit and weight 136kg or less
Times Arrive at 0745 hrs ready to start at 0800 hrs – 1700 hr
Duration 2 days
Payment The above prices assume cleared payment is made within 14 days of training, otherwise different rates apply. These start with payment 15-30 days after training, incurring an extra 20% of the overall cost.
03: Work in high risk confined spaces
Course / Delegate requirements:
Cost Starts at £510 plus VAT (£612), Includes all training costs, C&G registration and card, just add my travel costs. Reduced rates for 5-10 delegates
Venue On site anywhere in the UK, or at Swindon 1 mile from M4 Jun 16
PPE to include safety boots, gloves, hard hat, knee pads, harness, full body coverage,
Language Good command of the English language both reading and writing
Assessment Written question paper and practical assessments, pass/fail
Age 18 years
Fitness & Health Need to be physical fit and weight 136kg or less and be clean shaven
Times Arrive at 0745 hrs ready to start at 0800 hrs – 1700 hr
Duration 3 days
Payment The above prices assume cleared payment is made within 14 days of training, otherwise different rates apply. These start with payment 15-30 days after training, incurring an extra 20% of the overall cost.
08: Work as a member of a rescue and recovery team in confined spaces
Delegates must have 6160-03 high risk entrant, should hold a First Aid qualification and be clean shaven
This qualification is about working in confined spaces as a member of a rescue and recovery team. An emergency team will need to be available when the risk assessment for a confined space determines that it is necessary.
Building on your high risk experience and your first aid skills, you will be trained in mechanical resuscitation, use or rescue stretchers and get hands on use of oxygen therapy equipment and AED. You will perform several rescue exercises starting with simply winching a casualty of a chamber. This will culminate with the recovery of a training dummy, putting them into a stretcher before removing them from the chamber and performing aftercare once outside. This will include all your newly learnt skills.
New paperwork will include the use of casualty evaluation forms and SMEAC form which details the rescue procedure.
Course / Delegate requirements:
Qualifications Must already hold 6160-03 high risk entrant and a First Aid qualification
Cost Starts at £510 plus VAT (£612), Includes all training costs, C&G registration and card, just add my travel costs. Reduced rates for 5-10 delegates
Venue On site anywhere in the UK, or at Swindon 1 mile from M4 Jun 16
PPE to include safety boots, gloves, hard hat, knee pads, harness, full body coverage,
Language Good command of the English language both reading and writing
Assessment Written question paper and practical assessments, pass/fail
Age 18 years
Fitness & Health Need to be physical fit and weight 136kg or less and be clean shaven
Times Arrive at 0745 hrs ready to start at 0800 hrs – 1700 hr
Duration 3 days
Payment The above prices assume cleared payment is made within 14 days of training, otherwise different rates apply. These start with payment 15-30 days after training, incurring an extra 20% of the overall cost.
09: Medium risk entrant and entry controller
By far the most popular and recogonised confined spaces course we run.
This meets both requirements of medium risk entrant and medium risk entry controller, done over two days with the same content as the 6160-02 medium risk entry course. The difference is you will be in charge of people entering and completing the paperwork. There will also be a longer question paper to cover the additional content.
You are responsible for ensuring the safety of your team and raising the alarm in the event of an incident.
Open Courses
Course / Delegate requirements:
Cost Starts at £399 plus VAT (£478.80), Includes all training costs, C&G registration and card, just add my travel costs. Reduced rates for 5-10 delegates
Venue On site anywhere in the UK, or at Swindon 1 mile from M4 Jun 16
PPE to include safety boots, gloves, hard hat, knee pads, harness, full body coverage,
Language Good command of the English language both reading and writing
Assessment Written question paper and practical assessments, pass/fail
Age I recommend 18 years, younger is permissible under certain circumstances
Fitness & Health Need to be physical fit and weight 136kg or less
Times Arrive at 0745 hrs ready to start at 0800 hrs – 1700 hrs
Duration 2 days
Payment The above prices assume cleared payment is made within 14 days of training, otherwise different rates apply. These start with payment 15-30 days after training, incurring an extra 20% of the overall cost.