Nationally Recognised Training
Enter and Work
in Confined Spaces
2–3 Days
2-Year Renewal
No Prerequisites
Mining & Civil
4
2–3 Days
2 yrs
ARC
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Enter and Work in Confined Spaces is the RII (Resources and Infrastructure) pathway for confined space work — combining the practical entry skills with hazard analysis, gas testing and permit systems required across mining, civil and construction operations.
This course delivers RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces alongside MSMPER200 (work in accordance with an issued permit), MSMWHS201 (conduct hazard analysis) and MSMWHS217 (gas test atmospheres). It is the standard pathway for workers in resources, civil and infrastructure projects who need to enter or supervise entry to tanks, pits, manholes, tunnels and other confined spaces.
The RII pathway is widely recognised across mining, quarrying, civil construction and infrastructure maintenance. For workers in manufacturing or chemical processing, the MSM pathway (Confined Space Entry) covers the equivalent skills under the Manufacturing training package.
Units of Competency
What’s Included
Your Statement of Attainment will cover the following nationally recognised unit:
What You Will Learn
Course Content
- WHS legislation — confined space definition, duty holder obligations, Reg 62–76
- JHA and risk assessment specific to RII confined space work
- Roles and responsibilities — authorised person, standby person and entrant
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Atmospheric hazards — O2 levels, toxic gases, LEL and combustible atmospheres
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Testing procedure — multi-level atmospheric testing from outside before entry
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Safe entry sequence and the standard 10-step procedure
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Rescue planning — non-entry and entry rescue methods per Reg 74
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Hierarchy of controls applied to confined space hazards
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Confined space hazards in mining, civil and infrastructure environments
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Permit to work system — completing, issuing and managing entry permits
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Lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) and energy isolation before entry
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Gas detector selection, calibration and bump testing
- Continuous monitoring during work inside a confined space
- Forced air ventilation — selection and use
- Communication and signage requirements
Assessment
How You’ll Be Assessed
Practical Performance Tasks
Written Assessment
Who Should Attend
Is This Course Right for You?
- Mining and quarrying operators and maintenance personnel
- Civil construction workers — pits, manholes, tunnels, tanks
- Infrastructure maintenance workers — water, sewerage, telecoms, utilities
- Workers required to enter or supervise entry to confined spaces on RII sites
- Standby persons and confined space supervisors
- Anyone completing site induction requirements for RII confined space work
Course Details
Entry Requirements
- No formal prerequisites — open to all
- Minimum 16 years of age recommended
- Sufficient literacy to read permits, SDS documents and detector readings
- Physical capacity to perform confined space entry tasks in PPE
- Appropriate workwear — long sleeve shirt, long pants, closed-in safety boots
- Valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) required for certification
USI Required
Ready to Book?
Group bookings available — we come to you, or you come to us.
How We Deliver
Flexible Training Options
We come to you, or you come to us.
Face-to-Face
Full day — minimum contact time as per unit
All theory, practical training and assessment completed in a single session with your trainer.
Blended Learning
Reduced face-to-face — theory completed online
Complete theory at your own pace online, then attend a practical skills and assessment session.
Workplace / Onsite
We come to you – any format
We deliver at your workplace. Ideal for groups – custom scheduling including outside business hours.