City and Guilds Confined Space Instructor

Elevate your career and become an authority in workplace safety with our 4-day City & Guilds Confined Space Instructor course.

This intensive programme is designed for experienced professionals, providing the advanced knowledge and instructional techniques required to train others in confined space entry, up to and including High Risk scenarios with full breathing apparatus (SCBA). Empower your team, or start a new career path, with a globally recognised instructor qualification from Holland Safety

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Who Should Become a Confined Space Instructor?

This course is specifically aimed at competent personnel who have significant experience in confined space operations and wish to gain the formal qualification to train others. It is the ideal progression for:

• Experienced Health & Safety Professionals seeking to add a specialist training certification to their portfolio.
• Company Trainers tasked with developing and delivering a robust in-house confined space training programme.
• Senior Team Leaders & Supervisors with extensive practical knowledge who want to transition into an expert training role.

Our curriculum is designed not just to confirm your expertise, but to teach you how to effectively transfer that knowledge to others.

Module 1: The Foundations of Confined Space Safety

• In-depth analysis of the Health and Safety legislation and the HSA Code of Practice.
• Advanced hazard identification and risk level classification (Low, Medium, High).
• Understanding atmospheric hazards, gas properties, and monitoring procedures.

Module 2: Equipment & Safe Systems of Work

• Comprehensive knowledge of all standard equipment: from harnesses, tripods, and gas detectors to Escape Sets and full Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Developing and implementing robust permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Defining appropriate manning levels and the specific roles and responsibilities within a team.

Module 3: Practical Application & Scenario Management

• Lead practical exercises, including pre-entry gas testing, equipment setup, and controlling entry.
• Manage a variety of simulated entries for Low, Medium, and High-Risk scenarios.
• Direct a low-risk rescue and a medium-risk self-rescue.

Module 4: Instructional Technique & Assessment

• The core of this instructor course. Learn how to structure and deliver engaging training modules for different audiences.
• Practice leading practical scenarios, providing clear instructions and constructive feedback.
• Master the skills to effectively assess delegate competence both theoretically and practically.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain relevant Health & Safety legislation and confined space classifications (Low, Medium, High risk).
• Conduct effective risk assessments, method statements, and permits to work for confined space entry.
• Set up and use confined space equipment correctly, including tripods, rope-based systems, gas detectors, escape sets, and SCBA.
• Perform atmospheric testing, ventilation procedures, and continuous air monitoring.
• Select and apply appropriate PPE and breathing apparatus based on atmospheric conditions.
• Plan and manage safe entry and exit procedures across all confined space risk levels.
• Understand team roles, responsibilities, and required manning levels for confined space operations.

Confined Space Training 

This is a demanding course with a robust assessment process to ensure our graduates meet the highest standards. To achieve certification, you must successfully pass:

• Written Examination (50%) 
• Practical Assessment (50%)
  • Deliver a Training Module from the confined space syllabus to your peers.
  • Lead a Practical Scenario, demonstrating your ability to manage a team through a simulated high-risk confined space entry and rescue.

Upon success, delegates will be awarded a prestigious City & Guilds certificate, formally recognising their competence as a Confined Space Instructor.

To ensure success on this instructor-level course, candidates should ideally possess:

• A strong background and practical experience working in confined spaces.
• An existing Health & Safety qualification (e.g., QQI Level 6).
• Previous experience as a trainer (e.g., a "Train the Trainer" qualification) is a distinct advantage.

1. What level can I train people to after this course?
   Upon successful completion, you will be qualified to design and deliver bespoke confined space training for your organisation, up to and including High Risk entry with full SCBA.
    
2. How long is this instructor certification valid for?
   City & Guilds instructor-level qualifications typically require refresher training or re-assessment to ensure continued competence. Please contact us for the most current information on certification validity.
    
3. Do I need my own equipment?
   No, Holland Safety provides all necessary confined space and breathing apparatus equipment for the duration of the course. You only need your own personal PPE.