Course Description
This comprehensive online refresher course is designed to update and reinforce essential knowledge and skills for safely entering and working in a confined space. Designed for those who have previously completed a Confined Space training course and need to refresh their understanding, this course covers key safety principles, procedures, and equipment necessary to minimise risk and ensure compliance with current safety regulations.
Key Topics Covered
1. Regulatory Standards and Requirements:
– Overview of relevant regulations.
– Responsibilities of employers and employees.
– Importance of compliance and record-keeping.
2. Confined Space Identification and Classification:
– Definition and characteristics of confined spaces.
– Differentiation between permit-required and non-permit spaces.
– Common examples and potential hazards.
3. Hazard Assessment and Control:
– Identifying and assessing hazards in confined spaces (chemical, physical, biological).
– Implementing control measures and safety procedures.
– Emergency preparedness and response planning.
4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safety Gear:
– Selection and use of appropriate PPE.
– Maintenance and inspection procedures.
– Safety harnesses, respirators, and gas detection equipment.
5. Entry Procedures and Safety Practices:
– Pre-entry planning and permits.
– Roles and responsibilities of entry team members.
– Communication and monitoring during operations.
6. Emergency Response and Rescue Techniques:
– Procedures for handling emergencies in confined spaces.
– Rescue planning and equipment.
– Coordination with emergency services and first responders
Requirements
To be eligible for this refresher course, you will require:
1. Photo identification: IE your driver’s license, Photo ID, Passport, etc
2. An RTO-issued Statement of Attainment listing your Enter and work in Confined Spaces competency that is less than 6 years old. It needs to list the unit RIIWHS202D (or RIIWHS202E)
– In case you don’t have access to your current Statement of Attainment, you can obtain a VET Transcript from your USI student portal. For instructions, click here (https://www.usi.gov.au/transcripts/info-for-students) and select How to view and download my USI Transcript.
3. You will need to provide your valid unique student identifier (USI).
…. if you do not have an SOA then you will receive a Certificate of Completion
To proceed with this course, students will require
• a reasonable level of reading and writing English
• Be at least 16 years of age
• As this is an online course, you will need any device with an internet connection and you will need basic computer skills
Duration
– usually completed in 3-4 hours (an hour or 2 over a couple of nights) – self-paced.
– you have up to 60 days to complete the course.
What will you receive on completion?
– a newly issued Statement of Attainment RIIWHS204E
– a new Wallet Card
…. if you do not have an SOA then you will receive a Certificate of Completion