Course Objective

1.Prepare for Confined Space Assessment.

2.Identify hazards and take measures in Confined Space.

3.Conduct gas testing to ascertain the atmospheric condition in the confined space is safe for entry.

4.Participate in risk control and emergency response for entry into and working in a confined space.

5.Monitor the Confined Space conditions and Control measures for safe working.

Entry Requirements:

Learners must fulfill the Literacy, Numeracy and Science requirements.

In addition to that, they must also fulfill requirements of A or B

Literacy and Numeracy

WSQ Employability Skills Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 6; or

Grade C6 in GCE O Level for English and Mathematics

Science: Grade C6 in GCE O Level Science (Chemistry and Physics)

Other relevant Skills/Working Experience

A) WSH Skills & Knowledge equivalent to Certificate in WSH or

B) 3 Years of relevant working experience in operations and co ordination of safety work.

Numeracy and Science requirements are exempted for those trainees who have completed Bridging Course on Confined Space Safety Assessor Course certified by CPTC (Chemical Process Technology Centre). They are required to fulfill only the requirements of Literacy & Other relevant Skills/Working Experience (A or B).

Assumed Attitude:

Attitude that the individual are recommended to possess before taking up the unit so as to confidently undertake the unit and to be successful subsequently on the job.

The person should be vigilant, alert and wary at all times to spot hazards to safeguard the person as well as others entering and working in the confined space. Be adaptable, able to think and response fast is also important in react to any situations that may occur during confined space assessment and monitoring. The persons should be self directed, with an analytical mind and a meticulous approach to problem solving; assertive, and objective, standing by decisions and carrying out actions based on test results and reliable data.