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Confined Space and Gas Test Atmospheres Package

This Confined Space and Gas Test Atmospheres Package course includes the theoretical and practical components to meet the skills and knowledge required to safely and competently enter and work in confined spaces, and operate a breathing apparatus in a hazardous or toxic environment.

2 days

Training and assessment is conducted at Competency Training facilities. Upon arrangement, training and assessment can be conducted at the premises of industry clients providing there are suitable industry training facilities.

$375

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All participants are required to wear the following minimum PPE to enter our facilities:

Fully enclosed shoes (steel-capped boots preferred)
Long-sleeve shirt with high visibility
Long work pants

Participants will gain the following skills and knowledge:

Applicable legislations and procedures
Definitions and types of confined spaces
Hazard identification and risk management procedures
Hazardous atmospheres including gas monitoring techniques
Isolation, purging, ventilation, permits and authority
Roles and responsibilities of team including standby
Rescue equipment and procedures
Equipment and pre-donning inspections
Correct donning of breathing apparatus
Operating a breathing apparatus
Moving and searching in a reduced visibility environment
Communication procedures and the use of control tally board
Cleaning, maintenance and storage of breathing apparatus

As this course covers two (2) units of competency, please note that classes may not run consecutively.

MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus

RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces

This course is suitable for those who are required to enter and work in confined spaces, and are required to wear a breathing apparatus due to the confined space, or presence of hazardous gases or vapours, oxygen-deficient atmosphere or other situations.

A basic to moderate English language, literacy and numeracy skill level is required.

Additional PPE may be required depending on the course requirements.