3 day working in High risk Confined space Course
Key Features
Of this Confined Space - High Risk Course:
- Covers full procedures for safe entry and work in high-risk confined spaces with IDLH atmospheres
- Includes practical use of self-contained breathing apparatus and full rescue systems
- Focuses on real UK industry scenarios in utilities, construction, and process sectors
- Teaches atmospheric testing, permit systems, and emergency response planning
- Combines classroom theory with multiple supervised practical entries and simulations
- Meets current UK confined space regulations and industry good practice requirements
Course Date Availability
Confined Space - High Risk training at the following 1 centres. Prices from £592 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Blackpool | 17th Jun 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
This three-day course provides comprehensive training for personnel who must enter and work in high-risk confined spaces where the atmosphere may be immediately dangerous to life or health. Delegates learn to assess hazards, select and use appropriate breathing apparatus, and carry out work while maintaining continuous safety monitoring and rescue readiness. The training reflects current UK regulations and industry practice for sectors including water utilities, petrochemical, construction, and manufacturing.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Maintenance technicians and engineers in process industries
- Utility workers entering sewers, tanks, and chambers
- Site supervisors responsible for confined space permits
- Emergency rescue team members
- Health and safety advisors overseeing high-risk entries
- Contractors working in confined spaces on construction sites
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- How to classify confined spaces and identify high-risk conditions
- Atmospheric testing techniques using calibrated multi-gas monitors
- Selection, fitting, and use of self-contained breathing apparatus
- Permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work documentation
- Ventilation methods and isolation of services and energy sources
- Rescue planning, equipment, and casualty recovery techniques
- Communication protocols and team roles during entry operations
- Decontamination procedures and post-entry reporting
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over three consecutive days with a mix of theory sessions, equipment workshops, and multiple practical exercises in simulated high-risk environments. Day one covers legislation and risk assessment, day two focuses on breathing apparatus and entry procedures, and day three covers rescue and assessment.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Confined space classification and UK regulatory framework
- Hazard identification, risk assessment, and method statements
- Atmospheric monitoring and interpretation of readings
- Self-contained breathing apparatus practical use and checks
- Entry control, permit systems, and communication
- Emergency rescue planning and equipment deployment
- Practical entries with full personal protective equipment
- Written and practical assessment
Private Courses On-site
3 day working in High risk Confined space training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Delegates who complete the course and pass both theory and practical assessments receive a certificate confirming competence in working in high-risk confined spaces. The qualification is normally valid for three years, after which a refresher course is required to maintain currency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked 3 day working in High risk Confined space questions:
The course is delivered over three full days combining theory, equipment training, and practical exercises.
No formal prerequisites are required, although delegates should be medically fit for wearing breathing apparatus and working in confined spaces.
The syllabus includes confined space classification, risk assessment, atmospheric testing, permit systems, self-contained breathing apparatus, ventilation, communication, and rescue techniques.
Assessment consists of a written test and continuous practical evaluation during equipment workshops and simulated entries.
Successful delegates receive a certificate of training in working in high-risk confined spaces.
The certificate is normally valid for three years, after which refresher training is recommended.
High risk training includes full self-contained breathing apparatus and complex rescue scenarios, whereas medium risk courses typically cover escape breathing apparatus only.
Delegates should bring suitable workwear, safety footwear, and photo identification. All specialist confined space and breathing apparatus equipment is provided.
Yes, multiple practical sessions involve donning, checking, and working with self-contained breathing apparatus in simulated high-risk environments.
The skills taught are directly transferable to utilities, construction, petrochemical, manufacturing, and any sector with high-risk confined spaces.
Yes, refresher training is required after three years to maintain competence and update knowledge of current standards.
Yes, delegates learn rescue planning, equipment selection, and casualty recovery techniques as part of the high-risk syllabus.
Prices per person typically start at £592. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The training emphasises practical competence through repeated supervised entries using full breathing apparatus and rescue equipment. Delegates leave with a clear understanding of the planning, execution, and emergency procedures required for high-risk confined space work under current UK standards.
Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group