City & Guilds 6160-01 Working in Low Risk Confined Spaces

Course details

This City & Guilds Level 2 Low Risk Confined Space Training (6160-01) course is a 1-day practical qualification designed for individuals who work in environments classified as low risk, typically those with easy access and a minimal risk of flooding, gas, or other hazardous atmospheres.

Delivered by experienced, qualified instructors, this course ensures you understand the legal, practical, and safety requirements of working in or entering a low-risk confined space.

Who Should Attend This Course?

This course is ideal for operatives, technicians, or contractors working in:

• Utilities (Water, Gas, Electricity)
• Civil Engineering & Construction
• Facilities Maintenance
• Local Authorities
• Environmental Services

It's particularly suited for those required to enter and carry out tasks in confined spaces that are classified as low risk, such as shallow chambers, valve chambers, or clean service tunnels.

Course Content

In this comprehensive course, delegates will extensively cover preparing to enter and work safely in a low-risk environment, entering and exiting confined spaces safely, using equipment and tools, following procedures, and dealing with emergencies. 

More specifically, the practical and theoretical learnings delegates will learn equips them to;

1. Understand the relevant and current low-risk confined space legislation.
2. Recognise and classify a low-risk confined space.
3. Produce safe systems of work for entry into low-risk confined spaces.
4. Know how to correctly and safely use atmospheric monitoring equipment..
5. Recognise diseases and understand the necessary personal hygiene requirements associated with low-risk confined spaces.

Training and Assessment

Our course-specific trainers will take delegates through the process to finish with a practical observation and short answer question paper assessment, of which they must pass both to gain the qualification.

Certificates

Once the delegate has successfully completed the C&G Level 2 Award in Low Risk Confined Space entry course and assessments, the results will be submitted to the awarding body and certificate will be issued to the delegate in due course.

Prerequisites 

Must be over the age of 16 and medically fit – a mandatory requirement in line with current industry regulations.

Delegates should also have a good understanding of spoken and written English and be physically fit enough to carry out practical elements.

Why Choose This Course?

• Industry-recognised City & Guilds qualification
• Ideal for achieving compliance with Confined Spaces Regulations
• Practical, hands-on instruction with real-world relevance
• Delivered by expert trainers with operational experience

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Confined space training mandatory?
A: Yes. Employers must ensure workers are trained and competent to handle the specific risks identified in the assessment.

Q: What are the primary hazards within a confined space?  A: The four main areas are physical hazards, toxic atmospheres, flammable atmospheres, and engulfment (e.g., from grain or liquids).

Q: What must be tested first before entering a confined space? 
A: Oxygen content must always be tested before any other atmospheric checks.

Q: What are safe oxygen levels within a confined space?
A: The safe oxygen level for entry into a confined space is between 19.5% and 23.5%. Normal air contains approximately 20.9% oxygen, so levels below 19.5% are considered oxygen-deficient (risking suffocation), while levels above 23.5% are oxygen-enriched (creating a severe fire or explosion hazard).

Q: Are fire extinguishers safe to use inside a Confined space ?
A: Carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguishers should not be used in confined spaces as they can quickly displace oxygen and overwhelm the user.

Q: Is a rescue plan required before starting confined space working?
A: Yes. A suitable and sufficient rescue plan must be in place before work starts.

You might also be interested in the following courses

• City & Guilds 6160-09 Working in Medium Risk, Entrant & Entry Controller Confined Spaces
• City & Guilds 6160-02 Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces
• City & Guilds 6160-03 High Risk Confined Spaces

If you have any questions about this or any other course, please get in touch on 01926 674340