RIIWHS202 Enter and work in confined spaces

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enter and work in confined spaces in the resources and infrastructure industries.

It applies to those working in operational roles who generally work under supervision to complete a range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

Note: A ‘confined space’ is defined in accordance with Safe Work Australia regulations as follows:

confined space means an enclosed or partially enclosed space that:

1. is not designed or intended primarily to be occupied by a person; and
2. is, or is designed or intended to be, at normal atmospheric pressure while any person is in the space; and
3. is or is likely to be a risk to health and safety from:
   1. an atmosphere that does not have a safe oxygen level; or
   2. contaminants, including airborne gases, vapours and dusts, that may cause injury from fire or explosion; or
   3. harmful concentrations of any airborne contaminants; or
   4. engulfment,

but does not include a mine shaft or the workings of a mine.

MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres

This unit of competency 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 requires the person to interpret readings and take actions based on the interpretation.

Working environment 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.

The unit 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 issuing a work permit
• monitoring as part of working under a work permit
• open areas
• holding the gas tester by hand
• lowering the gas tester into a space, e.g. on a line.

MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit

This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication

This unit of competency 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. The people to whom this unit applies may be called ‘permit recipients’ or ‘permit holders’ by some organisations. Some organisations call ‘permits’ ‘clearances’.

This unit of competency applies to persons who are required to conduct work activities under the authority of an issued permit to work and within the context and requirements of that permit. This typically applies to all work done by maintenance staff and contractors and also to any other non-process work performed on the plant.

This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team/work group and working in liaison with other team members, as appropriate.

Course Fee: $300

Payment must be made prior to course commencement.

Payment Options

• Credit Card

• Cash

• Direct Deposit

Participants must:

• 15 Years or above
•  You are required to complete a literacy and numeracy test

Course Details

Duration: 1 day ( Monday)

Delivery Mode: Face to Face 

Time: 7:30am – 3pm

Location: 15 Terrence rd, Brendale QLD 4500

Dress code: You are required to wear PPE (Personal protective equipment, high visibility shirt and long pants and steel cap boots  when attending your assessment. If you fail to meet this minimum standard of dress, you may not be permitted to complete your assessment.

Support: We offer a range of support services to assist you in achieving a successful course outcome. This includes tutorial support and Language, Literacy & Numeracy assistance where required. Please contact us to discuss any other individual needs.

Assessment: Assessment will take place at the end of the unit using the following assessment Methods:

• Knowledge Test
• Practical Demonstration

Certification: On successful course completion Australian Skills Group will issue a Statement of attainment for

• RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in confined spaces
• MSMWHS217 – Gas test atmospheres
• MSMPER200 – Work in accordance with an issued permit

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