Working in confined space high risk exposes an individual to a multitude of potential hazards, some of which threaten injury and, in some instances, death. It follows then that specialist training and assessment is required to equip those undertaking work in these environments with the necessary skills and competencies to assess risks, control hazards and perform respective work in a safe mode. The confined space high risk refresher course is ideal for candidates that have been previously trained in high risk entry. 

The two defining features of a confined space, according to regulation, are:

• The space is enclosed
• The presence of a specified risk

Upon identifying a confined space a person(s) must undertake a risk assessment to determine the nature of specified hazards that could be encountered and the probability of encountering them. This will then lead to the classification of the confined space at low, medium or high risk and trigger the use of equipment and procedures appropriate to the confined space environment.

This course aims to ensure candidates are aware of the potential risks involved in working in confined spaces against the National Occupational Standard (NOS). Candidates will receive a realistic experience using our purpose built confined space training complex.

A confined space high risk is defined as non-standard entries involving complex operations which introduce additional risks and require specific controls and rescue arrangements e.g. mechanical hazards, physical complexity of system introduced hazards, enhanced specific intrinsic hazards. Any candidate who is successful in the High Risk course is automatically covered for Medium and Low Risk environments. The confined space high risk refresher course is designed so that candidates can maintain their certification at a reduced cost.