Entry Into Enclosed Spaces

About this course

This course takes place over one day – you will spend the morning in the classroom and the afternoon undertaking practical training at the fire ground. 

NOTE: Those undergoing fire fighting training are required to complete and sign a confidential medical declaration to make us aware of any health problems, disabilities or injuries that we may need to consider while they’re attending this physically demanding course. It is therefore essential you feel healthy and are physically fit to undertake such training. 

What you'll learn

On completion of the training, you should have the knowledge and understanding to be able to: 

• recognise potential dangerous enclosed spaces on board a vessel 
• complete a typical enclosed space entry permit to work 
• carry out the safe testing of an atmosphere prior to enclosed space entry using typical industry test equipment including knowledge of the maintenance and testing/calibration requirements of said equipment 
• carry out a safe enclosed space entry 
• carry out self-rescue from an enclosed space 
• carry out safety attendant role.