Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness · Short course
Confined Spaces Training
This programme equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to identify hazards associated with confined spaces, implement control measures, ensure safe entry procedures, and comply with OHS legislation and…
The programme
Programme overview
Programme content and duration follow the supplied Ratomac outline. Confirm entry requirements and the applicable certificate before booking.
This programme equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to identify hazards associated with confined spaces, implement control measures, ensure safe entry procedures, and comply with OHS legislation and regulations.
The programme combines subject knowledge with workplace application. The detailed day-by-day outline below includes the published session themes and individual topics, so you can compare the course with the responsibilities of your role.
Practical work and assessment are part of the supplied outline. The facilitator must determine suitable equipment, supervision and activities for the selected training level.
Who should attend
Is this programme for you?
Confined-space entrants, standby personnel, entry supervisors, maintenance teams and workplace safety personnel.
- Individuals with responsibilities relevant to the programme’s subject.
- Workplace teams arranging training for designated personnel.
- Supervisors coordinating readiness, communication and follow-up.
Purpose of the learning
Intended learning outcomes
- Identify confined space hazards
- Conduct confined space risk assessments
- Apply permit-to-work systems
- Perform atmospheric monitoring
- Implement safe entry procedures
- Respond to confined space emergencies
- Ensure compliance with OHS regulations
2 learning blocks
Detailed programme outline
01Day 1 — Introduction to confined spaces
The published outline groups these sessions together: Introduction to confined spaces; Hazard identification; Risk assessment; Permit-to-work system; Atmospheric testing & monitoring. The topics below retain the course content supplied by Ratomac.
Topics to explore
- Definition and examples of confined spaces
- Legal requirements (OHS Act & Regulations)
- Roles and responsibilities
- Atmospheric hazards (toxic gases, oxygen deficiency)
- Physical hazards (engulfment, entrapment)
- Mechanical and environmental risks
- Conducting confined space risk assessments
- Evaluating hazards and risks
- Control measures
- Entry permits
- Authorisation procedures
- Roles (entrant, standby, supervisor)
- Gas detection equipment
- Safe limits and exposure levels
- Continuous monitoring
- Gas detector demonstration
- Risk assessment exercise
- Permit completion exercise
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: Gas detector demonstration; Risk assessment exercise; Permit completion exercise. Practical arrangements are confirmed by the facilitator for the selected programme.
02Day 2 — Control measures
The published outline groups these sessions together: Control measures; Safe entry procedures; Emergency response & rescue; Documentation & reporting; Monitoring & continuous improvement. The topics below retain the course content supplied by Ratomac.
Topics to explore
- Ventilation techniques
- Isolation procedures (LOTO)
- Use of PPE
- Pre-entry checks
- Communication systems
- Supervision and standby requirements
- Rescue planning
- Types of rescue (non-entry & entry)
- First aid considerations
- Entry permits
- Incident reporting
- Record keeping
- Reviewing procedures
- Improving safety systems
- Compliance checks
- Confined space entry simulation
- Rescue scenario exercise
- Equipment inspection
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: Confined space entry simulation; Rescue scenario exercise; Equipment inspection. Practical arrangements are confirmed by the facilitator for the selected programme.
From discussion to application
How the programme could be delivered
The supplied outline combines knowledge sessions with practical activities. The detailed topics are grouped by training day, with any optional day identified in the outline.
The programme includes formative activities and a summative assessment approach. Ratomac will confirm the specific practical evaluation, evidence requirements and certificate applicable to the booking.
For workplace groups, include your operating environment, participant roles and any existing training when you enquire. This helps the team assess suitability without assuming that every level has the same requirements.
Discuss your requirements
Dates, duration & arrangements
Contact Ratomac to agree the final programme, duration and delivery format. Include your preferred timing, location and whether the enquiry is for yourself or a team.
Discuss this programme ↗Content and duration follow the supplied Ratomac programme outline.