Confined Space Medium Risk City & Guilds Course
Key Features
Of this Confined Space - Med Risk C&G Course:
- City & Guilds 6160-02 Medium Risk Confined Spaces qualification
- Practical entries into vertical and horizontal confined spaces using industry-standard equipment
- Focus on risk assessment, permit systems, atmospheric monitoring and emergency procedures
- Delivered by experienced instructors with current site-based confined space experience
- Includes use of escape breathing apparatus, harnesses, tripods and winches
- Assessment covers both theoretical knowledge and observed practical competence
Course Date Availability
Confined Space - Med Risk C&G training at the following 13 centres. Prices from £315 per person :
Course Information
Overview:
The City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces (6160-02) prepares delegates to enter and work safely in confined spaces where there is a realistic expectation of a specified risk. This includes spaces such as sewers, chambers, tanks, silos and ducts where the atmosphere may become hazardous but can be controlled through monitoring and safe systems of work. The qualification reflects current UK legislation, including the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and associated approved codes of practice, and is widely recognised across utilities, construction, water and manufacturing sectors.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Water industry technicians and sewer operatives
- Maintenance engineers working on tanks, vessels and silos
- Construction and civil engineering personnel
- Utility company staff involved in underground asset access
- Health and safety professionals overseeing confined space work
- Contractors required to hold a recognised medium risk qualification for site access
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Identify confined spaces and evaluate specified risks using recognised classification methods
- Prepare and implement safe systems of work including permits to enter
- Select, inspect and use gas detection, escape breathing apparatus and access equipment correctly
- Apply atmospheric monitoring techniques and interpret readings in real time
- Establish and maintain effective communication and emergency arrangements
- Perform vertical and horizontal entries under controlled conditions with rescue planning
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over two days and combines classroom-based theory sessions with supervised practical exercises in a purpose-built confined space training facility. Delegates complete individual and team-based entries using realistic scenarios.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and supporting guidance
- Risk assessment and classification of confined spaces
- Permit-to-work systems and method statements
- Atmospheric hazards, gas monitoring and interpretation
- Selection and use of personal protective equipment and escape sets
- Access equipment including tripods, winches and fall arrest systems
- Communication, welfare and emergency rescue planning
- Practical entry exercises and post-entry procedures
Private Courses On-site
Confined Space Medium Risk City & Guilds 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:
Successful delegates receive a City & Guilds certificate confirming achievement of the Level 2 Award in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces. The qualification is normally valid for three years, after which refresher training is recommended to maintain competence and meet employer or client requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked Confined Space Medium Risk City & Guilds questions:
The course is delivered over two consecutive days, combining theory and practical sessions.
There are no formal academic prerequisites, but delegates must be medically fit for confined space work and comfortable wearing breathing apparatus and harnesses.
The programme covers legislation, risk assessment, permit systems, atmospheric monitoring, equipment selection, entry procedures and emergency arrangements.
Assessment includes a written knowledge test and direct observation of practical entries, equipment checks and emergency procedures.
Delegates receive a City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces certificate.
The certificate is normally valid for three years, after which refresher training is advised.
Medium risk training covers entries where hazards can be controlled through monitoring and escape equipment. High risk training includes environments where breathing apparatus must be worn for the duration of the entry.
Delegates should wear suitable work clothing and sturdy footwear. All specialist equipment is provided during the training.
Yes, the City & Guilds 6160-02 is accepted by water utilities, construction contractors, local authorities and manufacturing employers.
The course is usually delivered at an approved training centre with a dedicated confined space facility to ensure consistent assessment standards.
Delegates who do not meet the required standard receive feedback and may be offered the opportunity to retake the assessment after additional preparation.
The training uses realistic scenarios and equipment that mirror typical medium risk entries found in sewers, tanks and chambers, helping delegates apply procedures directly on site.
Prices per person typically start at £315. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
This qualification equips delegates with the practical skills and knowledge needed to plan and carry out medium risk confined space entries safely and in line with current industry expectations. Training emphasises real workplace conditions and decision-making under supervision.
Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group