6160-03 L2 Award Working In High Risk Confined Spaces

Q: What do I need to bring?

Clothing: Please wear clean and appropriate clothing for the classroom and bring suitable PPE for practical activities within confined spaces. Please note delegates must be clean-shaven to allow the fitting of SCBA (breathing apparatus). ID: Bring a valid photographic ID (such as a passport or driving licence), which is required for registration.

6160-03 L2 Award Working In High Risk Confined Spaces

City & Guilds Award Working In High Risk Confined Spaces

The City & Guilds 6160-03 High Risk Confined Space training course is designed for people who enter and work in high risk confined space environments.

Delegates will learn how to prepare for confined space work, enter and exit high risk environments safely, use specialist equipment and tools, follow safe working procedures, and respond to emergencies.

The course reflects the relevant National Occupational Standard for working in high risk confined space environments in both water and non-water industry areas.

Arrived with limited knowledge, but found the course easy to follow and progressive, slowly building knowledge. Good pace and good content which allowed consolidation of learning.

I feel that I learnt a lot on the course. All the subjects were covered and I felt I picked up well and equally were taught well.

Completely happy with knowledge on subjects covered within the course. Refreshed my knowledge and skills where they were possibly lacking. Great facility and instruction.

Great location and training. Perfect environment to undertake this course.

Who is it for?

The City & Guilds 6160-03 qualification is widely recognised across the water and utilities industries. It covers working in high risk confined spaces, including environments classified as NC4 or NCX, where specified hazards cannot be controlled or eliminated.

Training includes the use of full working self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) together with the procedures and equipment required for safe entry, working, and exit.

This is a highly practical three-day training course designed for all those who enter and work in high risk confined spaces, in both water and non-water industry areas, including:

Water and waste management operatives working in sewers, chambers, wells, or water treatment plants.
Construction and engineering workers entering deep trenches, structural pits, or foundational voids.
Industrial maintenance engineers servicing large flues, boilers, storage tanks, and silos.

Good to know: City & Guilds 6160 confined space qualifications are recognised as the industry standard across the water and utilities sectors.

Courses are held in our fully-equipped training centre where the realistic training tunnels mean candidates will gain practical experience in a range of scenarios.

City & Guilds 6160-03 Checklist

Learning outcomes

6160-03 L2 Award Working In High Risk Confined Spaces

Prepare to work safely in high risk confined spaces

Enter and exit high risk confined spaces safely

Prepare and use self-contained open circuit breathing apparatus in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications

Use equipment and tools safely and in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications

Follow working procedures and work safely

Deal with emergencies

Understand the principles of working in high risk confined spaces

Understand standard protocols for working in high risk confined spaces

Course structure

This is an intensive 3-day course with the practical elements taking place in our realistic training tunnels.

Assessment is by a short-answer test paper covering the core principles and direct evaluation of the practical elements, including safe entry, safe working, exit techniques and handling equipment.

How long is the course?

This City & Guilds L2 Award in Working in High Risk Confined Spaces is a 3-day in-person course, held at our centre in South Brent, Devon.

Course timings may vary, and will be confirmed in your joining instructions.

Please plan your journey to arrive 15 mins before the start time.

What's included in the price?

All learners who successfully complete the practical and written test will receive the City & Guilds 6160-03 Award in Working in High Risk Confined Spaces qualification which is valid for 3 years.

During the course we provide a delicious lunch, and you’ll have access to hot and cold drinks throughout.

Do I need any experience for this course?

You don’t need any prior experience for this Level 2 course.

If you plan to progress to supervisory or rescue team roles like City & Guilds 6160-08 you’ll need to complete this 6160-03 qualification first.

If you’d like to discuss your training requirements please call our office on 01626 836366, or email the training team. We’re happy to help!

What do I need to bring?

Clothing: Please wear clean and appropriate clothing for the classroom and bring suitable PPE for practical activities within confined spaces. Please note delegates must be clean-shaven to allow the fitting of SCBA (breathing apparatus).

ID: Bring a valid photographic ID (such as a passport or driving licence), which is required for registration.

Are there any age or health requirements?

To attend this course you must be at least 18, in good general health and physically fit.

Delegates must be clean-shaven in order to wear SCBA (breathing apparatus)

Where does the training take place?

Confined space courses are held in our fully-equipped training tunnels, where you’ll gain practical experience in a range of realistic scenarios.

We are in South Brent, Devon, conveniently located just off the A38:

How long does the qualification last?

Once you have completed the course and passed all assessments, the 6160-03 Level 2 Award Working In High Risk Confined Spaces qualification is valid for 3 years.

City & Guilds Accredited
Industry approved
For water and non-water industries
Venue: SA Safety Ltd, Unit 6 Stidston Rural Industrial Park Stidston Lane South Brent TQ10 9JT
Cost per person: £475.00 + VAT

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