Confined Spaces Entry, Rescue And Breathing Apparatus Package Course (With CPR Included*)

Starts from

$280*

OPTION OF BOOKING (6 DIFFERENT OPTIONS)

RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in confined spaces (One Day Course)

CONFINED SPACE PACKAGE COURSE (4 Units) (One Day Course)

RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in confined spaces

MSMPER205 – Enter confined space

MSMPER200 – Work in accordance with an issued permit

MSMWHS217 – Gas test atmospheres

CONFINED SPACE RESCUE (One Day Course)

PUASAR025 – Undertake confined space rescue

PLEASE NOTE: This course will run the day after the course date on our website. So, if the course/booking date states Monday, the course will be run on a Tuesday. This is because we run this course on Day 2 of the Confined Space Entry, Rescue and Breathing Apparatus Package Course.

OPERATE BREATHING APPARATUS (One Day Course)

MSMWHS216 – Operate breathing apparatus

CONFINED SPACE RESCUE / BREATHING APPARATUS PACKAGE COURSE (2 UNITS) (One Day Course)

PUASAR025 – Undertake confined space rescue

MSMWHS216 – Operate breathing apparatus

CONFINED SPACES ENTRY/RESCUE/BREATHING APPARATUS PACKAGE COURSE (WITH CPR INCLUDED) (7 UNITS) (Two day Course)

RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in confined spaces

MSMPER205 – Enter confined space

MSMPER200 – Work in accordance with an issued permit

MSMWHS217 – Gas test atmospheres

PUASAR025 – Undertake confined space rescue

MSMWHS216 – Operate breathing apparatus

HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (included free with this option)

Book	Duration	Pay Online	Via Phone
Enter and Work in Confined Spaces (Single Unit)	1 Day	$280	$290
CONFINED SPACE PACKAGE COURSE (4 Units) (One Day Course)	1 Day	$320	$330
Confined Space Rescue (Single Unit) (Day 2 of course)	1 Day	$320	$330
Operate Breathing Apparatus (Single Unit) (Day two of course)	1 Day	$320	$330
Confined Space Rescue/Breathing Apparatus Package Course (2 Units) (Day two of course)	1 Day	$490	$500
Confined Spaces Entry, Rescue And Breathing Apparatus Package Course (7 Units) (With CPR Included)	2 Days	$580	$590

Location

At one of our Melbourne training facilities:

16 Laser Drive, Rowville VIC 3178

5 Everaise Ct, Laverton North VIC 3026

Delivery Method

Face to face delivery. This confined space entry/confined space rescue and breathing apparatus training course involves a theory and practical assessment.

Pre-requisites / Entry Requirements

Trainees should be aware that this course is physically demanding, requiring a substantial amount of crawling, climbing, bending and lifting.
Participants must be able to converse and comprehend basic English.

PRE-REQUISITES /ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFINED SPACE RESCUE AND OPERATE BREATHING APPARATUS UNITS

Participants must bring evidence of having already completed a Nationally accredited confined space entry course such as “Enter and Work in Confined Spaces”, unless completing this with Star Training as part of their course.
If only booking for the Confined Space Rescue Course, then participants must bring evidence of having completed breathing apparatus training such as “Operate breathing Apparatus”.
Participants MUST BE CLEAN SHAVEN. Participants who arrive for their course and are not clean shaven may be turned away.
This Unit of Competency demands that students “Don the apparatus in accordance with workplace procedures and the manufacturer’s specifications” which state, “The sealing line between head and facepiece must be free of hair and foreign substances which could cause leakages”. Furthermore, AS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment, requires users of breathing apparatus to be clean shaven).
Trainees should be aware that this course is physically demanding, requiring a substantial amount of crawling, climbing, bending and lifting.
Participants must be able to converse and comprehend basic English.

FOR THOSE IN THE FIRE SECTOR ONLY

The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.

It is essential that the prerequisite units listed below are obtained prior to the issuance of the Confined Space Rescue Unit to individuals within the fire sector or the units contributing to the attainment of a fire qualification.

PUAFIR306 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident
PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation

What to bring

Government issued photo identification
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Closed toe shoes
Pre-requisite evidence (if re-quired)

Outcome

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive an electronic copy of your Statement of Attainment. You will also receive a PDF Digital Card. Please save this to your device.

Depending on which course option is chosen, these Nationally Recognised Units of Competencies describe the skills and knowledge required to enter and work in confined spaces in the resources and infrastructure industries and also cover the skills and knowledge required for safe entry to confined spaces under a work permit and for maintaining safety while working in the confined space. It covers the skills and knowledge required to work in accordance with an issued permit. It aims to ensure that people working under a permit to work understand the system, know the limitations of the permit under which they are working and comply with all the requirements of the permit. It 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 covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake rescues in confined spaces as a member of a single organisation or team involving multiple organisations and provides the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain breathing apparatus and equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere, as defined by the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.

RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces

Course content includes

Planning and preparing to work in confined spaces

Accessing, interpreting and applying procedures for confined space entry
Obtaining, confirming, clarifying and applying work instructions and safety requirements
Obtaining and confirming entry permits
Confirming and applying emergency response procedure with the stand-by person
Identifying, obtaining and implementing signage and barrier requirements
Selecting and checking tools and equipment for the tasks
Identifying, confirmation and applying environmental protection requirements
Positioning rescue equipment by the entry permit.

Working in confined space

Gaining access to confined space
Testing and monitoring atmosphere for hazardous elements
Correctly applying tagging and lock-out procedures
Entering confined space correctly
Maintaining ongoing communication with the stand-by person
Complying with the entry permit including monitoring and adhering to allocated entry time.

Exiting confined space

Exiting confined space correctly
Recovering tools, equipment and materials
Conducting inspections of the confined space
Securing access to the confined space
Removing tagging and lock-outs
Accurately completing confined space entry permit

Cleaning up

Clearing work area and disposing or recycling materials
Cleaning, checking, maintaining and storing tools and equipment
Removing, cleaning and storing barriers and signs.

MSMPER205 – Enter Confined Space

Course content includes

Accessing confined space for entry

Confirming the purpose of the required entry
Checking the documented risk assessment associated with the entry to the confined space
Identifying and assessing hazards within/around the confined space
Identifying hazard controls and checking they are functional and appropriate.
Checking the incident/emergency response plan is appropriate to the job
Rehearsing own role in an incident/emergency response
Confirming and verifying that the conditions of the permit reflect the risk assessment
Ensuring the confined space is ready for entry

Using safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)

Securing the worksite
Selecting, fitting and wearing designated PPE
Selecting, testing and using required instruments and monitors
Challenge testing atmosphere/atmospheric monitoring instrument if required before entry
Confirming test/monitoring results show entry is safe

Work in accordance with confined space requirements

Entering confined space safely
Working in compliance with permit requirements
Arranging re-authorisation/reissue of permits as required
Completing confined space working documentation
Maintaining communications with all relevant personnel
Monitoring atmosphere within the confined space as required by the permit
Monitoring environment around the confined space for relevant changes
Taking appropriate action if there is a change in risk/work environment

Conclude confined space operations in accordance with procedures

Recovering, cleaning, servicing and storing equipment
Completing required final documentation
Reporting any issues

MSMPER200 – Work in Accordance with an Issued Permit

Course content includes

Applying for permit

Confirming the scope and location of the work to be done
Identifying the need for a work permit for the work to be carried out
Identifying the type of work permit required
Collating information required for the issue of the permit
Applying for the permit following the organisation’s requirements

Identifying the scope of the permit

Checking that work to be done complies with the permit type
Checking that the scope and location of work comply with the permit issued
Identifying hazards and checking that the hazard controls specified on the permit are consistent with the hazard analysis
Checking that preparations specified on the permit have been completed
Signing onto/receive the permit

Preparing for permitted work

Maintaining safe working conditions and environment by using available isolation procedures and safety equipment
Monitoring plant conditions and hazards to ensure work under the permit remains safe
Ensuring that appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and worn, and emergency equipment is available, as required by the permit and relevant procedures
Inspecting work area to ensure safety and compliance with permit requirements and procedures

Working in accordance with an issued permit

Using required hazard reduction/control measures
Complying with requirements of the permit, including safety observer if required
Displaying issued permit on work site as required
Ensuring compliance with scope, location and timeframe specified in the permit.
Seeking variation to permit/new permit if job or work environment vary from that specified in the permit
Suspending job and making the worksite safe before leaving job
Formally seeking and receiving authorised extensions to the permit when required
Giving end-of-day status report to permit issuer

Completing permit to work

Obtaining new permit or having existing permit revalidated before work is recommenced
Checking the work conducted against the issued permit to ensure that all the nominated work requirements have been satisfied
Monitoring general housekeeping to ensure that the site has been left in a clean and safe condition
Ensuring personal lock outs/tag outs/isolations are removed in accordance with procedures
Communicating status of the work conducted and the results of the permit to relevant personnel
Completing documentation as required and having permit signed off when job is completed

MSMWHS217 – Gas Test Atmospheres

Course content includes

Preparing for gas testing

Finding out type of gas/atmosphere to be tested
Selecting and calibrating equipment in accordance with procedures
Finding out gas testing regime/sampling pattern required
Identifying hazards from possible atmosphere contaminants
Implementing hazard control measures and use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Testing gas

Using gas testing equipment to test gas as required
Interpreting and reporting readings
Monitoring gas on an ongoing basis as required
Taking required action if readings are unacceptable
Communicating required actions to be taken to appropriate personnel

Maintaining equipment

Cleaning and maintaining gas testing equipment in accordance with procedures
Inspecting and fault-finding monitoring equipment in accordance with procedures
Returning gas testing equipment to required location and in required condition
Maintaining records of tests and results in accordance with procedures

PUASAR025 – Undertake Confined Space Rescue

Course content includes

Preparing for confined space rescue operation

Identifying and selecting appropriate rescue equipment based on incident information, as directed by the supervisor
Obtaining operation and task information through a briefing, in accordance with organisational procedures
Selecting personal protective clothing and equipment relevant to the nature of the confined space rescue operation
Receiving and assessing any further details of the nature of the rescue en route
Discussing anticipated hazards and associated risks with rescue team members while en route, in accordance with organisational procedures

Assessing and managing confined space rescue

Assessing confined space, identifying hazards and risks and applying appropriate control measures and ongoing monitoring processes, in accordance with organisational procedures
Assessing physical features of confined space rescue scene before deploying rescue resources
Managing and controlling confined space rescue access and maintaining a safe operational environment, in accordance with organisational procedures
Establishing and maintaining communication with other personnel on site throughout the rescue.

Determining location and condition of casualties

Undertaking assessment of confined space incident scene to determine possible location of casualties
Using appropriate equipment to assist in the location of casualties
Collecting and reporting evidence of the location of casualties within confined space to appropriate personnel
Ascertaining condition of casualties and nature of entrapment, as required
Applying hygiene precautions, in accordance with organisational procedures

Gaining entry to confined space

Locating and obtaining entry permit information, as required
Implementing entry procedures, in accordance with organisational requirements
Monitoring atmosphere, in accordance with organisational procedures and industry standards
Implementing appropriate ventilation procedures, as required, in accordance with organisational procedures
Using appropriate respiratory protection equipment in hazardous atmospheres
Employing confined space rescue techniques and equipment to access casualties
Treating located casualties, in consultation with medical personnel and in accordance with organisational procedures

Removing casualties

Removing casualties, in accordance with organisational procedures
Taking appropriate actions to preserve confined space incident scene

Concluding rescue operations

Taking appropriate actions to preserve the incident scene, in accordance with organisational procedures
Recovering, cleaning and servicing equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines
Implementing hygiene precautions, in accordance with organisational procedures
Following decontamination procedures, in accordance with organisational procedures
Participating in operational debriefing, in accordance organisational procedures
Completing operational documentation including post incident report, in accordance with organisational procedures

MSMWHS216 – Operate Breathing Apparatus

Course content includes

Conducting pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus

Inspecting breathing apparatus for immediate use in accordance with procedures
Reporting/recording faulty or damaged equipment in accordance with procedures

Operating breathing apparatus

Identifying, monitoring and controlling hazards in accordance with the procedures
Establishing and maintaining communication with appropriate personnel throughout the activity
Using breathing apparatus for the required activities in accordance with procedures
Monitoring remaining working time available and returning to a respirable atmosphere as required
Implementing entrapment procedures in accordance with procedures
Maintaining personal safety at all times

Concluding operations in accordance with procedures

Closing down breathing apparatus set
Removing breathing apparatus set
Undertaking after-use cleaning and maintenance of breathing apparatus
Make equipment ready for operational use

HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Course content includes

Responding to emergency situations

Recognising emergency situations
Identifying, assessing and managing Immediate health and safety hazards
Assessing the casualty and recognising the need for first aid response
Assessing the situation and seeking assistance from emergency response services

Performing CPR procedures

Performing CPR in accordance with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines
Displaying respectful behaviour towards casualty
Operating automated external defibrillator (AED)

Communicating details of the incident