City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Entrant and Entry Controller for Confined Spaces (Medium Risk) (6160-09)

This unit is for those who work in a medium risk environment and includes preparing to work safely, entering and exiting medium risk confined spaces safely, using equipment and tools safely, following procedures and dealing with emergencies.

Prerequisite for course

The candidate is required to take part in both practical and theory-based training. This will involve being suspended and lowered via a tripod and winch system. There will also be a requirement to enter a confined space training resource that will involve crawling on hands and knees.

Aim

The aim of this unit is to reflect the national occupational standard for a medium risk related confined space environment. This unit covers both water and non-water industry areas.

Water: this may include working with potable water, sewage treatment processes, drain and sewer cleaning operations or where the operative is working in or near water or where a confined space is subject to surface water flooding.

Non-water: this may include pharmaceutical, petrochemical, asbestos removal, vehicle manufacture and servicing, aeronautical, construction, communications, power, utilities, gas, electrical and mechanical engineering and some elements of work operations in mines, quarries and tunnelling. 

Learning Outcomes 

The learner Will

• prepare to work safely in medium risk confined spaces.

• enter and exit a confined space safely.

• use equipment and tools safely.

• follow working procedures and work safely.

• deal with emergencies.

• understand the principles of working in medium risk confined spaces.

• understand standard protocols for working in medium risk confined spaces. 

Total Qualification time Estimated at 16 hours of guided learning hours (two days).

Learning environment

This is a classroom and practical based course using PowerPoint, lecture, discussion, and various online resources. There is a practical element using tools and equipment associated with mediumrisk entries. Including Emergency escape sets and working at height equipment.

The training will take place in a City and Guilds approved venue or mobile training facility.

Assessment method

Practical observation, short answer question paper Compliance

• National Occupational Standards for Working in Confined Spaces – EUSCS03

• Confined space regulations Student resource requirements

It is recommended that students attend with a laptop or have the ability to make notes. An electronic Confined space handout will be shared during the course.

PPE will be required for this course including safety boots, gloves, helmet and appropriate workwear. Arms and legs will need to be covered.

The qualification is valid 3 years from date of completion