6160-08 L3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Spaces
About The Course
- Level 3 - 3 day
- City & Guilds 6160-08 award
Confined space rescue training. This 1-day 6160-07 Direct Emergency Rescue & Recovery of Casualties from Confined Spaces training course is for anyone who directs the activities of a team for rescue or recovery in confined spaces. This may include rescue team leader, coordinator, entry controller/top person or supervisor in relation to rescue and recovery of casualties, planning and preparing for emergency operations, mobilising rescue teams, directing and monitoring rescue activities, reporting and securing sites after incidents or emergencies.
There is a prerequisite that students must have completed the High Risk Confined Space Course (GC6160-03) and the Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Spaces (CG6160-08) before attending this training.
The aim of this unit is to reflect the national occupational standard for directing emergency rescue and recovery of casualties from confined spaces. This unit covers both water and non-water industry areas.

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 Certification
All persons who successfully complete the practical and written test will receive a City & Guilds 6160-08 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Spaces.
The certificate is valid for three years.
Course Price: £495.00 + VAT
Course Duration: 3 days
Course Location: Our purpose-built training facility in South Brent, Devon.
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