There are many companies offering various combinations of confined space entry training across the OH&S training industry. So which is the best course for myself or my employees? To help you answer this question we have outlined below what WAM Training offers so you can understand what is offered and what is the best fit for you or your employees.
Industry consultation – Confined Space Entry
WAM training has consulted extensively with the manufacturing and resource & Infrastructure industries as well as several water boards to ascertain the best training options for their workers.
In doing so it was identified that workers in the resources & Infrastructure industries only require the single unit of competency RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces to fulfil their training requirements.
Resource Industry Definition
The resource industry deals specifically with companies who produce and manufacture and resell natural resources and raw materials such as:
- Mining (Oil, coal, metals, natural gas, stone, sand etc.)
- Agriculture (Grains, flours, fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, natural fibres, sugar, wine etc.)
This includes both unprocessed (In their natural state) and processed (Modified from their original or whole state) resources.
Infrastructure Industry Definition
The infrastructure industry consists of companies who contribute to the construction and maintenance of the social and economic infrastructure of our country such as:
- Roads
- Bridges
- Water supply
- Waste Management
- Telecommunications
- Energy
- Transport
- Public transportation
- Law enforcement
- Education
- Health services
- Emergency services
- Government
Whereas the Manufacturing industry and the Water Utility industries require additional focus on work activities conducted under the authority of an issued permit.
Manufacturing Industry Definition
The Manufacturing Industry uses machinery and manual labour to transform raw materials into products sold to consumers. The manufacturing Industry covers a diverse ranges of , such as:
- Steel & Cement
- Wood & paper products
- food and beverages
- textiles, leather, clothing and footwear
- petroleum and coal products.
- chemical, polymer and rubber products
- mineral and metal products
- machinery and equipment
- furniture and other products
Water Utility Industry Definition
The Water Utility Industry sources, purifies and distributes water for consumption by the residents they serve. They also generally provide and maintain reliable sewerage and integrated drainage systems as well.
Historically both the manufacturing and the Water Utility Industries have aligned with the manufacturing industry training package which involves the delivery of a cluster of units of competency which include:
- MSMPER205 Enter confined space
- MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit
- MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres
Basic Confined Space Entry course information
The Basic Confined space course conducted by WAM Training is aimed at the Resource and Infrastructure industry. This is delivered as a stand alone unit. WAM Training calls this course The Basic Confined Space Entry course. The maximum group size in this course is 6 and takes only 1 day to complete.
Advanced Confined Space Entry course information
The advanced Confined Space course combines the material delivered in the Basic Confined Space course and the Manufacturing Training Package confined space units of competency to provide a complete training solution for confined space workers who work in the manufacturing Industry and the Resource & Infrastructure industry.
What subjects are covered in Confined Space Entry courses?
Generally speaking the confined space entry related units of competencies offered are:
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces(30 Nominal Hours)
- This unit of competency is from the Resource & Infrastructure training package and is designed for workers who are required to enter and work in a confined space in the Resource & Infrastructure industry. For all employees who work in this industry this is the unit of competency you should obtain for your employees.
- This unit briefly covers working with an issued permit and gas testing of your confined space atmosphere.
- This is delivered as a stand alone unit. WAM Training calls this course The Basic Confined Space Entry course
- The maximum group size in this course is 6 and takes only 1 day to complete
- MSMPER205 Enter confined space (30 Nominal Hours)
- This unit of competency is from the Manufacturing Training Package and is designed for workers who are required to enter and work in a confined space in the manufacturing industry. For all employees who work in this industry this is the unit of competency you should obtain for your employees.
- This unit has a prerequisite unit MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit which is delivered concurrently with MSMPER205 Enter confined space
- MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit (20 Nominal hours)
- This unit is targeted at workers who conduct work activities under the authority of an issued permit, and provides attendees with a higher level of understanding of permit systems and the scope and limitations of each permit.
- This unit of competence is delivered concurrently with MSMPER205 Enter confined space
- MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres (30 Nominal hours)
- The main purpose of this unit is to use electronic devices to test the atmosphere of the intended work area to ensure the atmosphere is safe to work in, and includes both visible and invisible hazards
- The delivery of this unit requires attendees to perform gas testing over a range of situations
- This unit of competence is delivered concurrently with MSMPER205 Enter confined space
- MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus (20 Nominal Hours)
- This unit provides attendees with the skills and knowledge to use a breathing apparatus in an irrespirable atmosphere.
- This unit also covers the correct fitting, safe operation and routine maintenance of a breathing apparatus.
- As this unit is not specifically designed for use in confined spaces, it is delivered as a stand alone unit
Basic Confined Space Entry Course – Enquire With WAM Training and Enrol
WAM Training is well known as the leaders in Confined Space training courses throughout the construction industry.
If you are interested in completing a Basic Confined Space Course contact WAM Training who conducts several Basic Confined Space Courses every month.
Click here to view their Basic Confined Space Course web page.
Advanced Confined Space Entry Course – Enquire With WAM Training and Enrol
WAM Training is well known as the leaders in Confined Space training courses throughout the construction industry.
If you are interested in completing an Advanced Confined Space Course contact WAM Training who conducts several Basic Confined Space Courses every month.
Click here to view their Advanced Confined Space Course web page.