CITB GET2657 Confined spaces in construction medium risk

GET2657 Confined spaces in construction medium risk

 Standard detail

This is a practical course designed for operators who are likely to be working in medium risk environments.

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Duration

Minimum two days

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide operatives with an understanding of the requirements of and practice in working in low and medium risk confined space environments.

The scope of this standard covers:

• confined spaces: definition

• risk assessment and training
• safe systems of work
• barriers, signage, permits to work and access control
• specialist personal protective equipment (PPE) including practice in the use of masks, harnesses, hoists, gas detectors, escape breathing apparatus and an overview of working breathing apparatus
• emergency procedures
• practice sessions
• dangers and responses

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):

• operative and craft
• supervision

Candidate pre-requisites

Candidates must be a minimum 18 years old. They should be physically fit and weigh less than 136kg as that is the SWL of some of the equipment.

Delivery

All practical training will take place within our mobile training unit unless it is a bespoke course for a specific requirement. This will only happen after the client has produced a suitable risk assessment that is approved by the ATO. In all cases this will include opportunities to practice using specialist personal protective equipment (PPE) in confined spaces.

All materials and equipment will be of a suitable quality and quantity for candidates to achieve learning outcomes, and  comply with relevant legislation.

The class size and candidate/instructor ratio will allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable candidates to achieve the learning outcomes, with a maximum 1:10 for theory and 1:6 for practical.

This standard is considered to contain about a 55/45 split of theory and practical training.

This standard is considered to be set at an intermediate level.

Assessment

For the successful completion of training, candidates must complete an end of course practical assessment and knowledge test that measures the learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria. This is not an attendance course.

Renewal/refresher

Recommended refresher: Health & Safety Executive (HSE), other relevant codes of practice or industry card scheme criteria recommend that the candidate completes a refresher of his/her training, (i.e. to ensure their knowledge and/or skills are up to date) every 3 years.

Costs 

£330 plus VAT per person plus my travel costs at £0.65 ppm and accommodation. For 5-10 delegates the cost drops on a sliding scale

This Includes your registration, Certificate, CITB listing, and personal card

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Individual Open Courses

We don’t just cater for groups we also look after individuals that need training. For this you can book individuals or smaller groups on to one of our our open courses at the Holiday Inn, Swindon, SN36AQ, on the A4259 for £350 plus VAT fully inclusive
https://w3w.co/trombone.nickname.rollers
CITB Funding: If you are in the construction industry and pay a CITB levy, then you might qualify for part funding

What’s included:

£60 of your fee is for City & Guilds registration, A4 certificate & personal card
Coffee / Tea / Water are provided throughout the day, with lunch provided on both days
Plenty of Free Parking for all delegates
Easily accessible from the M4 Junction 15 / A419

Qualification

Meets all requirements of the Water Industries, CITB and Utility companies
Valid for 3 years
You will know your results before you leave
Maximum of 10 delegates on any course

Times

Day 1: 
Arrive 0745 hrs to complete paperwork
Start 0800 hrs – Finish 1700 hrs
Day 2:
This is the assessment and will finish earlier than day 1

PPE requirements

Protective boots, hard hat, gloves, knee pads, body coverage, and clothing suitable for the time of year as you will be outside for about 2 hours each day. Please no muddy boots as this is a hotel, and PPE will not be required until about 1330 hrs on day 1

Open Course Available Dates:

Mon 31^st March & Tue 1^st April 2025 

Mon 28^th April & Tue 29^th April 2025

Tue 20^th May & Wed 21^st May 2025

Tue 17^th June & Wed 18^th June 2025

Tue 15^th July & Wed 16^th July 2025

Tue 12^th August & Wed 13^th August 2025

Tue 9^th September & Wed 10^th September 2025

Mon 6^th October & Tue 7^th October 2025

Tue 4^th November & Wed 3^rd November 2025

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