Confined Space Entry Awareness

Confined space work is high-risk, but entirely manageable with the right knowledge, planning and controls. This course helps learners recognise dangers, follow safe procedures and play a critical role in preventing serious or fatal incidents.

At a glance

30 minutes
10 assessment questions
No pre-requisites
80% pass mark

Accreditation

Chorus training certificate

£40.00

Per unit - exc. VAT

Why this course matters

Industry reports estimate that around 15 workers lose their lives each year in confined spaces
Oxygen deficiency, toxic gases and engulfment can cause unconsciousness or death within minutes
Many incidents occur due to poor planning, lack of permits or failure to follow safe systems of work
UK legislation requires strict controls, including risk assessments, permits and emergency rescue planning

(Source: HSE.gov.uk)

Overview

Every year workers are killed or seriously injured in confined space incidents due to hazardous atmospheres or poor planning. This course provides a clear understanding of why these spaces present significant risks and covers the safe systems of work, procedures and responsibilities required to manage them.

By the end of the course, you will be able to recognise key hazards and understand the essential controls and roles necessary to ensure everyone's safety during entry operations.
Who should take this course?
This training is suitable for:
- Workers operating in hazardous environments where confined spaces may be present
- Supervisors, team leads and safety personnel responsible for planning or overseeing work activities
- Anyone who needs to understand the risks, controls and responsibilities associated with confined space entry
Learning outcomes

LO1: Define what a confined space is and how it is classified
LO2: Distinguish between permit-required and non-permit confined spaces
LO3: Recognise common confined space hazards
LO4: Understand the legal and regulatory framework
LO5: Understand the purpose of a permit-to-work system
LO6: Recognise the importance of atmospheric monitoring
LO7: Identify the types of PPE and safety equipment used
LO8: Understand isolation and control measures
LO9: Recognise the roles and responsibilities within an entry team
LO10: Understand the importance of emergency rescue planning
Course content
This course combines high-impact visuals, clear narration and interactive activities to guide learners through:
- What defines a confined space and how spaces are classified
- Common hazards, including atmospheric, physical and biological risks
- UK legislation and legal responsibilities
- Safe systems or work, including permit-t-work systems and risk controls
- Atmospheric monitoring and why it is essential for safe entry
- PPE, safety equipment and isolation measures
- Roles and responsibilities within a confined space entry team
- Emergency rescue planning and safe response procedures
Assessment & certification

This Confined Space Entry Awareness training course ends with a 10-question multiple choice test with a downloadable certificate.
User certificates, training programmes and results are all stored centrally in your LMS and can be accessed at any time to reprint certificates, check pass marks and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?

Your Confined Space Entry Awareness certificate includes your name, company (if applicable), course title, date of completion, expiry date, and relevant accreditations or approval stamps.
Note: If using SCORM delivery via a third-party LMS, certification will need to be generated within your host LMS