6160-08 L3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Spaces

Q: Do I need any experience for this course?

Important: There is a prerequisite that students must have completed the High Risk Confined Space course C&G 6160-03 before attending this training. You will be expected to have suitable English literacy skills to complete the written and verbal assessments. If you’d like to discuss your training requirements please call our office on 01626 836366 or email the training team. We’ll be happy to help!

About The City & Guilds 6160-08 Course

The 6160-08 Level 3 Award is suitable for anyone who needs to work as a member of a rescue and recovery team in confined spaces. Please note: This is a 3 day course that we run over 4 days at our Devon training centre.

Candidates cover preparing to carry out emergency activities, entering and exiting confined spaces safely, using emergency equipment, casualty recovery and handling devices in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications, rescuing and recovering casualties, following procedures, and working safely.

There is a prerequisite that students must have successfully completed the High Risk Confined Space course CG6160-03 before attending this training.

This is an in-person course, held at our training facility at South Brent, in Devon. Course fee: £495 + VAT per person.

Course delivered by very competant trainer. Good facilities with very good confined space arrangements. Learnt a lot and have a better understanding even though I have sat High Risk Confined Space elsewhere. Overall a very good course.

Great training facility, well structured lesson plans and very practical/hands on. Great base to start as first time undertaking course, aim to get more hands on and build my experience.

Very enjoyable, gained a lot of knowledge.

Instructions & lectures were pitched at the right level

A very good course run by very good instructors who were both willing to advise and answer any question problem thrown at them. Training scenarios were pitched at the right level. Good work, well done.

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

Who is it for?

The 6160-08 Level 3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Spaces is suitable for anyone who needs to work as a member of a rescue and recovery team in a confined space environment.

Good to know:

The aim of this unit is to reflect the national occupational standard for working as a rescue and recovery team member in confined spaces. This unit covers both water and non-water industry areas.high risk confined space.

The City & Guilds Training Scheme 6160 is the Water Industry Standard. All water companies participated in the formulation of this training scheme to ensure that training quality is consistent and nationally accepted.

City & Guilds 6160-08 checklist

Learning outcomes

Oversee safety checks of the entry and rescue teams prior to commencing work activities

Enter and exit confined spaces safely as part of a rescue and recovery team

Follow procedures and work safely as a member of a rescue and recovery team

Understand the principles of working as part of a rescue and recovery team

Understand standard protocols for working in rescue and recovery teams

Use equipment and tools safely

Course structure

The City & Guilds 6160-08 is a 3-day course, which we run over 4 days at our South Brent training site, and is made up of a combination of theory and practical learning.

Full attendance on all days is compulsory to successfully complete the course.

Assessment is through practical observation and a written test.

How long is the 6160-08 course?

This City & Guilds L3 6160-08 confined space course is a 3 day in-person course which we run over 4 days.

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 6160-08 L3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Spaces.

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?

Important: There is a prerequisite that students must have completed the High Risk Confined Space course C&G 6160-03 before attending this training.

You will be expected to have suitable English literacy skills to complete the written and verbal assessments.

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

What do I need to bring?

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.

Extras: Don’t forget to bring any personal medication, a water bottle, and pen and paper.

Are there any age or health requirements?

Delegates must be medically fit and healthy, have reached the age of 18 and clean shaven.

Candidates will be wearing full body harnesses during the course.

Where does the training take place?

Confined space courses take place in our fully-equipped training suite, where you’ll gain practical experience in a range of realistic scenarios.

The centre is in South Brent, Devon, conveniently located just off the A38.

How long does the 6160-08 qualification last?

Once you have successfully completed the course, the 6160-08 L3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Spaces qualification is valid for 3 years.

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