Confined Space Awareness
Nova Training - Confined Space Awareness provides an introduction to the hazards associated with confined spaces and the principles of safe working under UK health and safety requirements. Learners cover how confined spaces are identified, specified risks, avoiding entry, safe systems of work, isolation, atmospheric hazards, ventilation, permits, communication and emergency/rescue arrangements.
Approx. 60-90 minutes
Online, at your own pace
12 modules
Each with a knowledge check
20-question test
Pass mark 16/20, retakes allowed
Digital certificate
With online verification
Suitable for workers and supervisors who may encounter confined spaces but do not require practical entry competence from this course.
Online awareness training | Approx. 60-90 minutes | 20-question assessment | 80% pass mark | Digital certificate on successful completion.
What you'll cover
- 01
Introduction - Why Confined Spaces Matter
- 02
What Is a Confined Space?
- 03
Examples of Confined Spaces
- 04
Specified Risks
- 05
Avoid Entry
- 06
Risk Assessment and Safe System of Work
- 07
Isolation and Ingress
- 08
Atmosphere, Ventilation and Gas Testing
- 09
Access, Equipment, PPE and Communication
- 10
Permits, Roles and Supervision
- 11
Emergency and Rescue Arrangements
- 12
Final Review - Stop and Think
Who it's for: construction, engineering, maintenance, facilities, utilities, manufacturing and other workers who may encounter confined spaces.
This is an awareness certificate. It does not qualify the holder for confined-space entry, gas testing, supervision or rescue.
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