RIIWHS202E
Enter and Work in Confined Spaces
- Nationally Recognised Certificate
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Course Description
The unit RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces – provides students with the skills and knowledge required to safely enter and work in confined spaces across various industries. Confined spaces, such as tanks, silos, pits, and pipelines, pose significant hazards, making this unit essential for individuals in sectors like construction, mining, utilities, and manufacturing, where confined space work is a routine requirement.
Throughout this course, students will learn how to identify confined spaces, assess potential risks, and follow safety procedures to minimise hazards such as restricted airflow, toxic atmospheres, or limited escape routes. The training covers the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), atmospheric testing, and the implementation of emergency response procedures. Students will also be instructed on safe entry and exit techniques, maintaining effective communication, and ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
This unit is ideal for workers, supervisors, and safety personnel involved in tasks requiring entry into confined spaces. It provides practical and theoretical training to ensure that workers can safely perform tasks while minimising risks to themselves and others.
Upon completing RIIWHS202E, students will be fully prepared to work confidently and safely in confined spaces, following best practices and regulatory requirements to ensure a secure work environment.
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
RIIWHS202E
Enter and work in confined spaces
Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
Course Durations
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Entry Requirements
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
Psychological* and physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstrations for this course, such as the undertaking of the requirements to safely enter, work in and exit a confined space wearing appropriate PPE. This may involve climbing up, down, through or under structures or confined spaces, being temporarily suspended, wearing harnesses and other relevant PPE, dragging and lifting in confined and restricted environments in dark, low light or smoke filled areas.
Protective footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions and assessment.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements - students must be able to read and correctly interpret required documentation relevant to the confined space entry, speak clearly and unambiguously in English, explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues and understand the permit requirements. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing any required reports. Numeracy is required to the level of being able to correctly differentiate between high and low pressures and temperatures, voltages or masses and interpret gas test/monitoring results.
*Safe Work Australia notes “Working in a confined space may impose physiological and psychological demands over and above those encountered in a normal working environment. Consideration should be given to a worker’s:
physical ability;
ability to work in a restrictive space (for example claustrophobia) and ability to wear the PPE required to do the work (for example respirators).”
Code of Practice - Confined Spaces, December 2011
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
This certificate does not require renewal
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Assessment Activities
Performance tasks:
- Perform a horizontal and a vertical entry into a confined space
- Use atmospheric monitoring devices prior to entering the confined space
- Apply tagging and lock out procedures
- Use atmospheric monitoring devices prior to entering the confined space
- Following communication and recording procedures
Documentation – The student must complete all documentation according to the required standard:
- Complete two Job Safety Environmental Analysis (JSEA)/ Safe Work Methods Statement (SWMS) forms
- Apply for and obtain a Confined space entry permit for both scenarios – horizontal and vertical entry
Theory assessment - A written assessment consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
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