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

Course details

Enhance your safety skills with our comprehensive confined space training course, specifically designed for those working in medium-risk environments. This confined space entry training program equips delegates with the knowledge and practical experience required to operate safely and effectively in confined spaces.

This Level 2 Award in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces (City & Guilds 6160-09) is ideal for individuals seeking confined spaces training that covers both entrant and entry controller roles. The course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical exercises, ensuring participants are well-prepared for real-world scenarios.​

Our confined spaces course aligns with national occupational standards, providing delegates with the skills to:​

• Understand and apply current legislation related to medium-risk confined spaces
• Recognise and classify different types of confined spaces
• Develop and implement Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and atmospheric monitoring tools effectively
• Manage entry and exit procedures safely
• Respond to emergencies with appropriate protocols​

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for individuals that work in confined spaces, either responsible for entering or supervising entry into medium-risk confined spaces. Whether you're new to the field or seeking to update your qualifications, our medium risk confined space training provides the necessary certification and confidence to perform your duties safely.

Course content

In this comprehensive course, delegates will cover working in a medium-risk confined space and the duties of an entry controller, with topics such as pre-entry procedures, entry into and exit from the confined space, maintaining communications and initiating and controlling emergency procedures.

The course content includes;

1. Current legislation associated with medium-risk confined space work   
2. How to recognise and classify a medium-risk confined space    
3. Producing and overseeing Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) for entry into confined spaces, including point of works risk assessment  
4. How to use personal protective equipment, for example,  harnesses and access equipment that workers may require for entry  
5. The roles and responsibilities of medium-risk entrants and medium-risk entry controllers
6. Understanding the roles and responsibilities of others that may be associated with the medium-risk confined space work  
7. Types and safe use of atmospheric monitoring equipment      
8. Types and safe use of escape breathing apparatus  
9. Recognising diseases and understanding the necessary personal hygiene requirements associated with medium-risk confined spaces
10. The necessary manning levels - delegates must understand and implement proper working procedures considering their risk assessment
11. Why there are periodic examinations of equipment 
12. Emergency procedures when working in a medium-risk confined space 

Training and Assessment

A combined with classroom-based tutorials and practical scenarios to prepare delegates for a final examination at the end of day two.  Our occupation-specific trainers will coach delegates over the two-day course, finishing with a practical observation and short answer question paper assessment. They must pass both elements of the course to qualify.

Certification

Upon successful completion, delegates will receive the City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces (6160-09), a nationally recognized certification valid for three years.

Prerequisites

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

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 6160-01 Working in Low Risk 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