Nationally Recognised Training
Confined Space
Entry
2 Days
2-Year Renewal
No Prerequisites
Manufacturing & Industrial
3
2 Days
2 yrs
ARC
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Confined Space Entry (MSM) is the manufacturing pathway for confined space entry — combining permit systems, safe entry procedures and atmospheric gas testing into a single comprehensive qualification.
This course covers the practical skills to safely enter and work in confined spaces within manufacturing and industrial environments, in accordance with WHS Regulation Part 4.3 and the Confined Spaces Code of Practice. It includes gas detector calibration, bump testing, reading interpretation and the safe entry sequence.
Recommended for workers in manufacturing, chemical processing, food production, utilities and industrial maintenance. For the RII (Resources & Infrastructure) pathway, see Enter and Work in Confined Spaces.
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
- Risk assessment and SWMS for confined space entry
- Roles and responsibilities — authorised person, standby person and entrant
- Atmospheric hazards — O2 deficiency/enrichment, toxic gases (H2S, CO, CO2), LEL
- Gas detector calibration — full calibration and bump test procedures
- Interpreting gas detector readings and taking appropriate action
- Safe entry sequence — 10-step procedure from risk assessment to entry
- Rescue planning — rescue team, equipment and procedures per Reg 74
- Confined space hazards — atmospheric, physical and biological hazards
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Permit to work system — completing, issuing and managing entry permits
- Lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) — energy isolation before entry
- Gas detector selection — 4-gas detector features and sensor types
- Testing procedure — testing from outside at all levels before entry
- Continuous monitoring during work inside a confined space
- Ventilation — forced air ventilation types and procedures
- Signage and communication requirements
Assessment
How You’ll Be Assessed
Practical Performance Tasks
Written Assessment
Who Should Attend
Is This Course Right for You?
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Process plant operators, maintenance personnel and utility workers in manufacturing
- Chemical processing, food production and industrial workers
- Workers required to enter tanks, vessels, silos, pits or other confined spaces
- Standby persons and supervisors of confined space entries
- Anyone completing site induction requirements for confined space work
Course Details
Entry Requirements
- No formal prerequisites — open to all
- Minimum 16 years of age recommended
- Sufficient literacy to read SDS documents, entry permits and detector readings
- Physical capacity to don and work in PPE and perform confined space entry tasks
- 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.