Move Into Confined Space Rescue With C&G 6160-08

Last Updated on 26 February 2025 by SA Safety

Moving into confined space rescue

If you are looking to move into confined space rescue work after leaving the forces, the City & Guilds 6160-08 course may be right for your next move.

This L3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Spaces is a specialised course designed for those looking to advance their career in confined space rescue and is an essential qualification for anyone working in a confined space rescue team.

Learn advanced confined space rescue skills

During this active, hands-on training course, you will work through the correct procedures for preparing to carry out rescue activities in a confined space and learn the standard protocols for working as part of a rescue and recovery team. Read about the learning outcomes here.

The 3-day training course aligns with the national occupational standard for confined space rescue, providing the necessary skills to operate effectively and safely as a member of a rescue and recovery team. The course covers a broad spectrum of advanced confined space rescue skills, ensuring competency in both water and non-water industry environments. As a L3 training course, 6160-08 can be funded through ELCAS for qualifying candidates.

Do I need the 6160-08 course?

• A recognised Level 3 qualification that enhances career prospects in confined space rescue.
• Hands-on training with emergency rescue equipment.
• Confidence and competence to work in high-risk confined space environments.
• The ability to rescue and recover casualties effectively and safely.
• Comprehensive advanced confined space rescue skills that will enable you to respond to a wide range of emergency situations.

Who is this course suitable for?

Are you are leaving the forces and want to move into confined space rescue work? Position yourself for your new career with City and Guilds 6160-08, an essential certification for anyone wanting to work in confined space rescue and recovery. This Level 3 qualification provides comprehensive training, ensuring that rescue team members are fully prepared to handle emergency situations in confined spaces.

Using theory and practical exercises, the course provides comprehensive training on all aspects of working as a confined space rescue team member. You will gain critical skills, hands-on experience, and a recognized qualification to advance your career in confined space safety and rescue. The course:

• Aligns with the national occupational standard for confined space rescue.
• Develops advanced confined space rescue skills specific to working as a rescue and recovery team member.
• Covers both water and non-water industry areas, ensuring a broad scope of rescue knowledge.
• Equips participants with the ability to work safely and effectively in hazardous confined space environments

Course requirements

This is a Level 3 City & Guilds course. Because this course covers advanced confined space techniques, you must have a completed the 6160-03 L2 Award Working In High Risk Confined Spaces before attending this training. If you need to complete this course first, click to view available course dates for 6160-03 to book a place.

To attend this course:

• You must be over the age of 18
• You need to be medically fit and healthy
• Due to the requirement to wear breathing apparatus you must be clean shaven
• While working safely at height during the course you will need to wear a full body harness

Using ELCAS credits

This 3-day course takes place at our specialist training unit in Devon, and currently costs £450 plus VAT. As it is a Level 3 course, funding may be available through ELCAS for candidates who qualify.

What’s your next move?

Would you like additional details about course locations, pricing, or enrolment options? Contact us today to learn more!