Level 2 Award in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces (6160-02)

• Understand the risks and legal requirements associated with working in medium risk confined spaces
• Develop the practical skills needed to prepare for, enter, and exit medium risk confined spaces safely
• Build competence in the preparation and use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) for working and escape purposes
• Ensure learners can safely use tools and equipment required for confined space work
• Develop the ability to recognise and respond to emergencies in a medium risk confined space
• Build understanding of risk assessment and the classification of confined spaces
• Provide a foundation for progression onto entry controller or high risk confined space qualifications

• Classification of medium risk confined spaces
• Legal requirements and duties under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
• Risk assessment and safe systems of work for confined space entry
• Preparing to enter and work safely in a medium risk confined space
• Correct procedures for entering and exiting confined spaces
• Preparation and use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) for working and escape
• Safe use of tools and equipment in confined space environments
• Recognising and responding to emergencies in a medium risk confined space
• Practical demonstration and written test assessment preparation

This course is aimed at operatives who need to enter and work in confined space environments where a specified hazard may reasonably be present, such as limited ventilation or the presence of hazardous substances. It’s suited to those progressing from low risk confined space work, and provides a foundation for those wishing to take on entry controller responsibilities or progress onto high risk confined space qualifications.

Learners must be aged 16 or over to undertake assessment, though in practice most learners are already employed and aged 18 and over.

City and Guilds