Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
RIIWHS202E - Enter and work in confined spaces
MSMWHS217 - Gas test atmospheres
MSMWHS201 - Conduct hazard analysis
MSMPER300 - Issue work permits
Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
Course Durations
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Refresher - Face to Face contact time of at least 8 Hours
Face-to-Face - Face to Face contact time of at least 12 Hours
Entry Requirements
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
To successfully complete MSMPER300 Issue work permits, a student must hold the pre-requisite unit MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis
Psychological* and physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstrations for this course, such as the undertaking of the requirements to safely enter, work in and exit a confined space wearing appropriate PPE. This may involve climbing up, down, through or under structures or confined spaces, being temporarily suspended, wearing harnesses and other relevant PPE, dragging and lifting in confined and restricted environments in dark, low light or smoke-filled areas.
Protective footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions and assessment
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements - students must be able to read and correctly interpret required documentation relevant to the confined space entry, speak clearly and unambiguously in English, explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues as well as understand the permit requirements. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing any required reports. Numeracy is required to the level of being able to correctly differentiate between high and low pressures and temperatures, voltages or masses and interpret gas test/monitoring results.
*Safe Work Australia notes “Working in a confined space may impose physiological and psychological demands over and above those encountered in a normal working environment. Consideration should be given to a worker’s:
physical ability;
ability to work in a restrictive space (for example claustrophobia) and ability to wear the PPE required to do the work (for example respirators).”
Code of Practice - Confined Spaces, December 2011
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
This certificate does not require renewal
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Assessment Activities
Performance tasks:
- Perform a horizontal and a vertical entry into a confined space
- Complete a hazard analysis:
Prepare for the hazard analysis
Identify hazard
Assess risks
Control risks
Review controls
- Identify and raise the type of work permit required
- Issue the permit and prepare for work
- Receive end of day report and close the work permit
- Use atmospheric monitoring devices prior to entering the confined space
Test for one or more of: atmospheric (including explosivity), flammability, toxicity, temperature, humidity, combustibles, electricity or stored pressure/energy
Interpret readings and take required action
Maintain testing and monitoring equipment
Ensure correct preparation of the worksite including at least one of:
mechanical, electrical or other energy sources and process isolations
de-energising all sources of energy/pressure
purging of plant
ventilation of plant
lockout/ tag out procedures
blinding/ blanking lines
other hazard controls
- Monitor work for compliance and respond appropriately to changing conditions and circumstances
- Identify and act on incidences of non-compliance and report promptly to relevant personnel
- Withdraw/cancel permit if conditions warrant it
- Receive an end-of-day status report
- Demonstrate concluding operation techniques
Documentation – The student must complete all documentation according to the required standard:
Complete two Job Safety Environmental Analysis (JSEA)/ Safe Work Methods Statement (SWMS) forms
Apply for and obtain a Confined space entry permit for both scenarios – horizontal and vertical entry
Recording result for testing of atmosphere
Close a work permit
Theory assessment - A written assessment consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.