Confined Spaces Skill Set
Complete the confined spaces skill set
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to enter and work in confined spaces in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2025! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
Overview
Campus Albany | Esperance | Katanning
When All year round
Study Mode On Campus
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to enter and work in confined spaces in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.
In this course you will learn the requirements for working in confined spaces including:
- timely completion of entering and working in confined spaces safely;
- work within a confined space and compliance with the permit conditions;
- procedures, records and techniques;
- knowledge of the legislation and relevant standards;
- site/organisation risk assessment guidelines; and
- use and maintenance of appropriate PPE and more.
On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited unit RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Spaces.
- You're looking to develop skills for industries when navigating confined spaces and managing potential hazards are essential, primarily in Resources and Infrastructure Sector.
Then this is the course for you.
To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:
- Have good problem-solving ability.
- Show good attention to detail.
- Display spatial awareness to navigate tight areas without causing harm to self or others.
- Have confidence working in confined spaces – not claustrophobic.
- Demonstrate good level of physical fitness, endurance and agility.
- Be calm under pressure.
- Show ability to work as part of a team.
- Be able to follow instructions and regulations.
- Show ability to follow Work Health and Safety procedures and respond to immediate safety risks.
Confined spaces training is essential across multiple industries - Construction, Mining, Manufacturing and Industrial Processing - where you may encounter tight, enclosed environments with potential hazards. This course provides the skills and knowledge to enter and work in confined spaces primarily in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries but is relevant for other sectors. There is a mixture of practical and theoretical activities using industry standard equipment.
Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements.
Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:
- Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
- Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
- Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
- Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
- Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
- Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
- Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
- Define and identify different types of confined spaces.
- Comply with site and equipment safety requirements.
- Comply with the entry and exit procedures, risks, regulations and standards.
- Types of air contaminants and toxic gases.
- Carry out hazard identification, assessment and control.
- Identify equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations.
- Comply with site isolation and site control responsibilities and authorities.
- Locate and understand safety data sheets (SDS) information and application.
- Understand and apply atmospheric management and monitoring.
- Follow rescue procedures.
- Use and maintenance of appropriate PPE.
- Use confined space and industry terminology.
- Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.
Important information
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All year round, 2025
Details
Units
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| National ID | Unit title |
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| RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces |
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| National ID | Unit title |
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| RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces |
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| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces |
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Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces |
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces |
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces |
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces |