Medium Risk Entrant & Entry Controller for Confined Spaces Refresher: 6160-09

The City & Guilds Medium Risk Entrant and Entry Controller for Confined Spaces Refresher (6160-09) is designed for individuals who already hold the relevant City & Guilds qualification and need to renew their competence to continue working safely in medium risk confined spaces.

This refresher course reinforces the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely enter and control work within confined spaces where there is a realistic risk of hazardous conditions.

Training is delivered at City & Guilds approved training centres, using purpose-built confined space training facilities. Delegates will take part in practical exercises that simulate realistic confined space environments, including safe entry procedures, emergency escape techniques and the use of specialist equipment such as breathing apparatus and retrieval systems.

The course ensures that individuals maintain a current understanding of safe systems of work, risk control measures and the procedures required when operating in medium risk confined spaces.

Course Pre-Requisites

To attend this refresher course, delegates must:

• Hold a current or recently expired City & Guilds Medium Risk Confined Space qualification, covering entrant and entry controller responsibilities.
• Be physically and medically fit to undertake practical confined space exercises.
• Be capable of safely entering and exiting restricted environments and using specialist equipment.
• Be able to read, understand and communicate effectively in English for both training and assessment purposes.

Due to the physical nature of confined space work and equipment requirements, the recommended maximum weight limit is 20 stone.

Delegates may also be required to complete a medical or fitness declaration prior to training.

Course Topics

The refresher course includes both theory review and practical reassessment, covering key aspects of safe confined space working:

• Health and safety responsibilities when working in confined spaces
• Confined space regulations and relevant legislation
• Understanding specified risks associated with confined spaces
• Safe systems of work and risk assessment procedures
• Hazardous atmospheres and environmental monitoring
• Gas detection equipment and safe use procedures
• Access, escape and rescue equipment including tripods, davits and man-riding winches
• Retrieval systems and escape breathing apparatus
• Harness inspection, fitting and safe use (EN1497)
• Vertical entry procedures
• Emergency evacuation and safe exit from hazardous environments

Course Benefits

Completing this refresher course helps ensure that individuals maintain the knowledge, competence and confidence required to work safely in medium risk confined spaces.

It provides reassurance that delegates remain familiar with current safety procedures, equipment and industry best practice, helping to reduce risk and protect both the individual and others working in the confined space environment.