Assess Confined Space For Safety Entry and Work

Course details

This unit covers basic principles in working within/ around confined space. It includes the knowledge and skills for the use of appropriate gas testing equipment and methods, to obtain representative results for the assessment of atmospheric condition in confined space for safe entry and work. The skills and knowledge covered will enable the learners to be appointed as confined space safety assessor under the relevant regulations.

Target Audience

The target audience of this competency unit may include:

Persons who want to obtain the knowledge to be competent for taking up appointment of a confined space safety assessor.Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) professionals such as WSH Coordinators, Officers, and Auditors. Occupational Hygiene (OH) professionals such as OH Technicians.

Assessment

Individuals will be assessed through various methodologies such as written questioning, written assignment, case studies, practical and oral questioning.

Medium of Instruction & Certfication English

• A Statement of Attainment (SOA) will be awarded upon completion of each unit.

Course Entry Requirements

Numeracy

• WSQ Employability Skills Workplace Numeracy Level 6 or Grade C6 in GCE ‘O' Level for Mathematics

Science

• Grade C6 in GCE ‘O’ Level Science (Chemistry and Physics)

AND

• Other relevant skills/ working experience: WSH Skills & Knowledge equivalent to Certificate in WSH

OR

• 3 years of relevant working experience in operations and co-ordination of safety work