Course Objectives:

• Understand the legal, operational, and safety requirements related to confined space rescue

• Prepare and inspect rescue equipment, breathing apparatus, and communications tools

• Perform safe entry, casualty location, treatment, and evacuation

• Use appropriate casualty handling techniques and rescue systems

• Coordinate with other team members during rescue operations

• Manage post-rescue procedures including debrief and equipment checks

Course Content:

• Legal framework: Confined Spaces Regulations NI 1999, Health and Safety at Work Order

• Risk assessment, rescue plans, and safe systems of work

• Types of confined spaces and associated hazards

• Emergency entry and casualty extraction techniques

• Use of stretchers, tripods, winches, and recovery systems

• Use of full working breathing apparatus

• Safe team movement and casualty handling

• Communication protocols during rescue

• Practical rescue simulations in realistic confined space scenarios

Candidates will be assessed by:

• Practical Assessment: Candidates must demonstrate safe and effective casualty rescue in a simulated confined space environment.

• Written Exam: To assess understanding of regulations, risks, rescue techniques, and emergency protocols.

Upon successful completion, candidates receive:

• City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Emergency Rescue and Recovery of Casualties from Confined Spaces (6160-08), valid for 3 years

• City & Guilds photo ID card

Course Prerequisites:

• Candidates must be medically fit to undertake the training and will be asked to self-certify during the induction.

• Candidates must not exceed 140kg (22 stones) weight limit for the fall protection equipment used.

• Basic English literacy skills for written and verbal assessments.