Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces (Top Man) (Entrant): Water

Course: City & Guilds 6150-02
Level: 2

Qualification

Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces (Top Man) (Entrant): Water

Duration

2 Days

What Will Be Covered

This qualification is safe entry into confined spaces using compressed air escape breathing apparatus as part of the planned means of self-rescue.

This Qualification Covers

• Preparing to enter a confined space
• Entering and exiting a confined space
• Dealing with emergencies
• Acting as top man entry-point controller
• Giving emergency aid

This qualification will focus on the delegates ability to work as a team member and make confined space entries that have been risk assessed and classified NC2, NC3, NC4 with the Water UK confined space entries classification scheme by demonstrating the ability to:

• Select, check and deploy equipment
• Establish a safety zone at the access and aggress point
• Establish and maintain an appropriate communication system
• Set out and interpret atmosphere monitors
• Maintain safe working procedures for the work being done
• Use compressed air breathing apparatus
• Follow emergency procedures
• Provide emergency aid to non breathing unconscious casualty

This qualification has been designed by City & Guilds to meet the requirements of Water UK and are water industry specific.

Course Includes

• Refreshments throughout the day
• Lunch
• Photo ID card (on completion of course)

Course Requirements

All candidates wishing to take a City and Guilds confined space qualification should be a minimum of 16 years old and be medically fit.