Enter Confined Space / Operate Breathing Apparatus - Refresher

Overview

This course is provided to persons requiring reassessment to ensure ongoing competency to safely work in confined spaces as per AS/NZS 2865:2001. Participants must have previous training in this qualification.

Outline

• Course introduction and enrolment
• Reference documents / legislation
• Statistics
• How to identify a Confined Space as per AS/NZS 2865:2001
• Risk management concepts / risk assessments
• Hazards
• Hierarchy of hazard control
• Roles and responsibilities of key personnel
• Communications
• Monitor hazardous atmospheres (gas detection)
• Workplace exposure standards
• Use of fall prevention equipment
• First aid appreciation
• Fire protection awareness
• Emergency procedures
• Entry permits
• Breathing apparatus use
• Practical exercises performed
• Assessment of students’ competence

Assessment

Practical, theoretical and application based assessments in consideration of the following competencies:

• MSAPMPER205B/01: Assess confined space for entry
• MSAPMPER205B/02: Use safety equipment and clothing
• MSAPMPER205B/03: Control confined space entry
• MSAPMPER205B/04: Conclude confined space operations

This course will include the pre-requisite unit MSAPMPER200B (Work in accordance with an issued permit)

• MSAPMPER200B/01: Apply for permit(s)
• MSAPMPER200B/02: Identify the scope of the permit
• MSAPMPER200B/03: Prepare for permitted work
• MSAPMPER200B/04: Work in accordance with an issued permit
• MSAPMPER200B/05: Complete permit(s) to work

 Breathing Apparatus Component

• MSPMOHS216A/01: Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on Breathing Apparatus
• MSPMOHS216A/02: Operate Breathing Apparatus
• MSPMOHS216A/03: Conclude operations

Location

On site.

Duration

To maximize learning benefits, it is recommended that this course be conducted with a maximum of 6 participants over a period of 1 day.

Resources

Suitable classroom equipped with whiteboard. All confined space equipment including gas detection instruments, breathing apparatus sets and insertion / recovery equipment.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, each student will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.