City & Guilds 6160-09 – Entrant and Entry Controller for Confined Spaces (Medium Risk) in Exeter, Devon (Classroom)

Course Overview

The City & Guilds 6160 scheme is the water industry standard for confined space training. It was developed with input from every UK water company, so the training is consistent and recognised nationally.

This two-day Level 2 Award combines entrant and entry controller (formerly “top person”) training for medium risk confined spaces, in line with the National Occupational Standards. It covers NC2 spaces, with vertical unobstructed access and continuous attachment to a man-riding hoist or similar rescue device, and NC3 spaces, where people cannot stay attached to a safety line and a team moves away from the entry point, such as man-entry sewers, service tunnels, aqueducts and complex wet wells.

Delegates gain a thorough understanding of the law, safe systems of work and confined space risk assessments, and are trained to use emergency escape breathing sets. Practical work includes entering a designated confined space and crawling through tunnels of different shapes and sizes under simulated emergency conditions, including noise, low light and smoke. The course does not qualify delegates to use full breathing apparatus.

Who Is It For?

Anyone working in, or training to work in, medium risk confined spaces, including people entering the water industry.

Delegates must be medically fit, aged 18 or over, and bring photo ID (a valid UK driving licence, passport or CSCS card). Full body harnesses are worn, and the working-at-height equipment has a safe working load of 136kg.

Delivery Method

Classroom and practical training in Exeter, Devon, delivered by SSG Training & Consultancy in partnership with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and Red One.

Course Duration

2 days

Course Programme

• Preparing to work safely in medium risk confined spaces
• Entering and exiting medium risk confined spaces safely
• Working safely and monitoring the team to make sure procedures are followed
• Dealing with emergencies
• The principles and standard protocols of working in medium risk confined spaces
• Entry controller duties and responsibilities
• Equipment checks and inspections

Assessment and Certification

Assessment is by practical observation of an entry into a realistic NC3 medium risk confined space, plus a written test. Successful delegates receive the City & Guilds 6160-09 Level 2 Award in Entrant and Entry Controller for Confined Spaces (Medium Risk), valid for three years.

Related Courses

• Confined Spaces courses
• Working at Height courses
• Health and Safety courses

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