This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enter and work in confined spaces in the resources and infrastructure industries.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
* enter and work in confined spaces on at least two occasions, including:
* obtaining the required entry permit and instructions for performing work in confined spaces
* interpreting and applying workplace procedures
* applying tagging and lock out procedures
* selecting, wearing and caring for personal protective equipment
* using atmospheric monitoring devices prior to entering the confined space
* entering the confined space
* working in the confined space
* using atmospheric monitoring devices during confined space activity
* applying safe materials handling methods
* exiting the confined space
* removing tagging and lock out.
The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):