TasTAFE
7 hours
This essential safety course trains workers to safely enter and work in confined spaces by teaching hazard identification, risk assessment, PPE selection, and WHS compliance. Ideal for industrial workers, maintenance personnel, and anyone working in or around confined spaces who need practical safety skills and regulatory knowledge.
There are no essential entry requirements for this course. Participants should be at least 16 years old to enrol at TasTAFE. The course is designed for workers who work in, on or around confined spaces. Participants should be physically capable of entering and working in confined space environments and be able to follow safety procedures. Steel capped boots, safety glasses, and industrial clothing are required.
The course covers comprehensive confined space safety training across multiple areas. Participants learn to identify Work Health & Safety (WHS) hazards specific to confined spaces and assess associated risks, then apply appropriate control measures. The course explains permit systems and their limitations for confined space work. A key component is understanding the critical role of stand-by observers in confined space work teams. Participants develop skills in risk assessment prior to commencing confined space tasks. The course includes practical training on selecting, fitting, and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and monitoring equipment necessary for safe task execution. Participants gain knowledge of relevant state and territory legislation including the Work Health & Safety Act 2012, Confined Space Codes of Practice, Confined Space Codes of Compliance, and the current AS 2865: 2009 Confined Spaces standard.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education and training provider with dedicated facilities for confined space training. Each TasTAFE campus features a dedicated area simulating real confined spaces found in industry, providing authentic practical experience. Additionally, TasTAFE offers a custom-built confined space training trailer that can be brought to workplaces for on-site training, ensuring flexibility and accessibility. The course can be customized to include Issue Work Permit and/or Breathing Apparatus training upon employer request, demonstrating TasTAFE's commitment to meeting industry-specific needs.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be equipped to safely work in confined spaces across various industries including mining, manufacturing, utilities, construction, and maintenance sectors. The competency gained opens opportunities for roles in confined space entry teams, maintenance operations, emergency response, and industrial safety positions. Many employers require confined space certification for employment in hazardous work environments. The course also provides a foundation for further advanced safety training and can lead to supervisory or safety management roles. Refresher training every 2 years helps maintain competency and employment eligibility in industries requiring ongoing confined space work.
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