Highfield – Level 1 International Award in Working in Confined Spaces

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About Course

This qualification has been developed for learners working in any environment who will have a job role involving work in confined space activities. Learners gaining this qualification will understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals, requirements of a safe system of work when working in confined spaces, selecting and using appropriate safety equipment safely.

What next?

Individuals achieving this qualification can then progress onto:
• Highfield Level 1 International Award in the Principles of Health and Safety at Work.
• Highfield Level 1 International Award in Health and Safety for Construction Operatives and Site Visitors.
• Highfield Level 1 Award in the Principles of Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF).
• Highfield Level 2 Award in Health & Safety within the Workplace (RQF).
• Highfield Level 2 International Award in Risk Assessment.

Assessment Methods

Learners will sit a 30-minutes multiple-choice examination containing 15 questions and must achieve at least 9 (60%) questions correctly to be awarded a Pass. Learners achieving 12 (80%) or more correct answers will be awarded a Distinction.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand Health and safety hazards associated with working in confined spaces
  • Understand duties of employers, entrants, attendants and entry supervisors
  • Understand the requirements for Confined space rescue

Course Content

1. Understand Health and safety hazards associated with working in confined spaces

  • 1.1 State what is classified as a confined space
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  • 1.2 State the main dangers of a confined space
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  • 1.3 State the requirements for a safe system of work for confined spaces
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  • 1.4 Identify the key points of planning a safe system of work
    00:00
  • 1.5 List the documentation that supports a safe system of work for confined spaces
    00:00
  • 1.6 Know when to cease work if risks change
    00:00

2. Understand duties of employers, entrants, attendants and entry supervisors

3. Understand the requirements for Confined space rescue

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