Course Overview:

• Oversee entry and exit procedures for high-risk confined spaces

• Monitor teams during confined space operations

• Control emergency response without physically entering the space.

Course Aims & Objectives:

• Implement safe working procedures and team coordination in high-risk confined spaces

• Control entry and exit processes, monitor atmospheric conditions, and maintain documentation

• Monitor team activity to enforce compliance and swiftly address unsafe behaviours

• Initiate and manage emergency procedures effectively

• Understand relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation

• Appreciate standard protocols for confined space classification, risk assessment, communication, and decontamination

• Carry out proper equipment checks and testing—including escape and emergency gear, ventilation systems, and communications tools.

Candidates will be assessed by:

• Practical observation of entry control and emergency response

• Short-answer written assessment to test understanding of legislation, protocols, and procedures.

Upon successful completion, candidates receive:

• A City & Guilds Level 3 certificate valid for three years

• A City & Guilds photo ID card

Course prerequisites:

• Minimum age: 16–18 (varies by provider)

• Medically fit, capable of managing breathing apparatus, wearing harnesses (typically weight limit of 136 kg/140 kg)

• Basic literacy in English (assessments conducted in English only, per City & Guilds policy)