Who Should Attend?
State legislation requires that all persons with work activities related to confined space/s must undertake appropriate training and be assessed as competent, to perform those activites in accordance with AS2865:2009. The relevant course should be chosen dependent on required outcome. Supervisors and others responsible for confined space work should attend the Authorised Person course as a minimum and those who will work in confined spaces or assist those who work in confined spaces should attend Work Safely in a Confined Space.
Purpose
The courses are designed to provide learners with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required to support site specific training in safe work procedures in confined spaces. These courses are conducted in a flexible manner that will suit most clients.
Entry Requirements
There are no restrictions on entry to the course however participants are required to have sufficient numeracy and literacy skills to read and comprehend instruction for:
- Referencing and understanding legislation, standards and codes of practice.
- Preparing workplace health and safety reports.
- Investigating work injuries, work caused illnesses and dangerous events.
- Consulting with workers, employers and statutory health and safety officials.
Course Outcomes
Authorised Person for Confined Space Entry
- Unit MSAPMOHS 200A - Work safely
- Unit MSAPMOHS 217A - Gas test atmospheres
- Unit MSAPMPER 300B - Issue work permit (hot work/confined space)
- Unit MSAPMPER 201A - Monitor and control work permits
- Unit MNMC205A - Conduct local risk assessment
- Award: Statement of Attainment for each of the above units as partial completion of PMA20108 Certificate II and/or III in Process Plant Operations and partial completion of MNM20206 Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)..
Work Safely in a Confined Space
- Unit MSAPMOHS 200A - Work safely
- Unit MSAPMOHS 217A - Gas test atmospheres
- Unit MSAPMPER 200B - Work in accordance with an issued permit
- Unit MSAPMPER 205B - Enter confined space
- Unit MSAPMOHS 216A - Operate breathing apparatus.
- Award: Statement of Attainment for each of the above units as partial completion of PMA20108 Certificate II in Process Plant Operations.

