SKILL SET – RIIWHS202E – ENTER AND WORK IN CONFINED SPACES & MSMWHS217 – GAS TEST ATMOSPHERES – COMBINED CONFINED SPACES – 1 DAY

COURSE SUMMARY

Skill Set – RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces & MSMWHS217 – Gas Test Atmospheres – 1 day teaches the skills and knowledge required to entering and working in confined spaces in the resources and infrastructure industries. It includes planning and preparing for entry of confined spaces; entry and working in confined spaces, exiting confined spaces and cleaning up.

This skill set specifies the competency required to work in a confined space (enclosed or partially enclosed) for the purpose of carrying out work or inspections. It includes the minimum criteria for competency assessment. It includes entry and exit procedures, assessment of associated risks and how to operate safely in a confined space which is at atmospheric pressure during occupancy.

MSMWHS217 – Gas Test Atmospheres covers the skills and knowledge required to test the working atmosphere, using electronic test apparatus, to find out if it is safe for the proposed work.

It applies to situations where an individual may be required to carry out gas testing of an atmosphere prior to entering a specific area or workspace. The competency required the person to interpret readings and take actions based on the interpretation.

Working environments may be hazardous, unpredictable, subject to time pressure, chaotic and expose responders to risk, on land or water, by day or night. Workplace atmospheres may include visible and invisible hazards and hazardous surfaces.

Gas Test Atmospheres is suitable for use in the following situations:

• confined spaces
• enclosed and partially enclosed spaces
• hot work
• storage tanks, silos, pits, pipes, shafts, ducts, transport vehicles and ships
• testing as part of working under a work permit
• open areas
• holding the gas tester by hand
• lowering the has tester into a space, e.g. on a line

Skill Set – RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces & MSMWHS217 – Gas Test Atmospheres – 1 day target group will be construction workers and operators who require training in safely working in confined space and testing atmospheres.

COURSE CONTENT

• Planning and preparing for work in a confined space
• Work in confined space
• Entry and exit of confined space
• Clean up
• Prepare for gas testing
• Test gas
• Maintain equipment

PROVIDER OF TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by ERT Rescue Group Pty Ltd.

Important information prior to enrolment

UNIT BEING DELIVERED

The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au

• MSMWHS217 – Gas Test Atmospheres
• RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces

RECERTIFICATION

Participants are required to re-certify every 2 years from their completion date to maintain currency.

COURSE DELIVERY

This course will be delivered in the workplace or at an ERT Rescue Group Pty Ltd training facility.

COURSE DURATION (FACE TO FACE)

• Face to Face – 14 hours (minimum) – full face to face course
• Refresher training – 14 hours (minimum) – conditions apply for this option, for example, you will need to provide previous current certificates

WORK PLACEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

No work placement arrangements will be required as part of this course

LEARNERS RIGHTS, RESPONSBILITIES AND SUPPORT, INCLUDING COMPLAINTS

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

COURSE FEES AND PAYMENTS

• Please refer to our booking calendar for individual course fees
• Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook
• Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Participants are required to be physically fit and capable entering and working in a confined space. Participants are also required to be physically able to do a gas test in a range of atmospheres.

Maximum of 10 Trainees per course.

PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for this unit.

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE COURSE?

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include:

Practical scenarios – The assessor must observe the following practical scenarios:

• Side entry into confined space
• Top entry into confined space
• Ground level entry into confined space
• Complete a risk assessment (HIRAC), Job Safety Analysis, Safe Work Method Statement
• Complete an entry permit
• Preparing for and test gas in a confined space, wellhead or other potentially unsafe space or area
• Using and maintain testing and monitoring equipment
• Identifying hazards and control them
• Interpreting readings and take required action
• Following communication and recording procedures

Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.

*Please note that ERT Fire & Rescue supplies all equipment necessary for you to undertake your training. ERT Fire & Rescue always recommend and encourage you to bring along your own equipment. Trainee’s must wear appropriate clothing that will get dirty and enclosed footwear is essential.

ERT Fire & Rescue can provide tailored on-site workplace training. Please contact our office on 0267 621 754 for a quote.