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Builders, construction workers, electricians, plumbers, heating engineers, and gas technicians are often required to navigate tight spaces as part of their job. If you work in one of these professions, you’ll need the right qualification to work in confined spaces. Major Training’s Confined Space program is designed for workers on the Gold Coast, offering a strong focus on practical skills and workplace safety.
To work in confined spaces, you need the nationally recognised unit of competency RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Spaces qualification. This course tackles fundamental health and safety concepts of working in small spaces, including proper personal protective equipment (PPE), gas test atmospheres and risks, emergency procedures, and confined space rescue.
Learn at our dedicated confined space training facility on the Gold Coast, or our team can deliver the training directly to your job site. With a confined spaces ticket, you’ll have the skills to safely navigate storage tanks, pressure vessels, boilers, pits, pipes, sewers, wells, shafts, and ducts.
Course Details
Our confined space program covers both theories and practical applications. Designed to be thorough and immersive, it ensures learners are fully equipped to work in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces maintained at atmospheric pressure during occupancy. It’s important to note that these spaces aren’t meant to be primary work sites.
After completing the course, you’ll receive a confined space ticket, allowing you to legally work within confined spaces. With an additional ticket, you can expand your duties and increase your employability. You’ll find this to be particularly relevant in the Yatala–Stapylton Enterprise Area, a major hub for warehousing, heavy manufacturing, and logistics, all of which involve large industrial storage tanks, mixing vats, silos, hoppers, and pressure vessels. Confined space training can be a valuable qualification in this area alone.
The ongoing Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 connecting Broadbeach South to Burleigh Heads is another large-scale civil transport project that will likely require workers to enter confined spaces while setting up infrastructure. If you want to build on your existing skills and broaden your career opportunities in Queensland, our confined space training on the Gold Coast is well worth considering.
What's INCLUDED:
Entry Requirements
- Be able to read and write basic English (Workplace Health and Safety requirement)
- Pass a language, literacy and numeracy assessment (LLN)
- Minimum 18 years of age (Workplace Health and Safety requirement)
- Provide two forms of identification
- Wear steel-capped or safety boots on site
- Sun protection is also recommended (e.g. hat, long-sleeved shirt and pants).
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Confined Space Training Gold Coast Career Pathways
The “Enter and Work in Confined Spaces” qualification provides workers with the knowledge and skills required to enter and work in confined spaces while strictly following safety protocols. Completion of this training confirms proficiency in identifying potential hazards and using approved equipment. These learned skills can make a real difference in situations where confined spaces can quickly become dangerous.
Because a confined space qualification is essential for roles that involve working in spaces with limited entry and exit points, such as construction, mining, oil and gas, water infrastructure, manufacturing, and utilities, there are plenty of career opportunities to explore. Here are some of them:
Possible Roles
Potential wages could be in the region of $55,000 to $68,000 per year
Delivery Options
Our confined space training can be delivered at our Gold Coast facility or at your chosen location. Consisting of classroom-based learning and practical application, it provides a solid training solution with a strong focus on safety.
In just one day, you can complete your confined space training and gain the skills needed for the job. Ready to get started? Enrol in our Confined Space training on the Gold Coast today.
Utilise Major's well-equipped sites across South East Queensland (SEQ) for your training needs. We have popular industry courses running weekly.
Major also run courses in Northern NSW. Contact us today to learn more about undertaking a course in Northern NSW.
Course Details
RIIWHS202E ENTER AND WORK IN CONFINED SPACES
Duration: 1 day
- Relevant legislation
- Identification of hazards and causes of hazards
- Completion of entry permits and monitoring of atmospheric conditions
- Risk assessment
- Use of emergency response and equipment
- Safe entry to confined spaces
CONFINED SPACE AND BREATHING APPARATUS COURSE
Duration: 1 day
- Relevant legislation
- Identification of hazards and causes of hazards
- Completion of entry permits and monitoring of atmospheric conditions
- Risk assessment
- Use of emergency response and equipment
- Safe entry to confined spaces
- Use of breathing apparatus when oxygen assistance in confined spaces is required
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What You'll Pay
RIIWHS202E ENTER AND WORK IN CONFINED SPACES:
$284.75
CONFINED SPACE AND BREATHING APPARATUS COURSE
Funded Options
CSQ Funding
Amount Funded: $250
Student Gap Fee (what you will pay): $50
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BERT Funding
BERT Funding is available. Please see here for more information on costs; BERT Funding
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At Major Training Group, we aim to ensure that everyone gets the most out of their studies and that is why students have access to a range of support options to help them along the way. They include:
- Additional practical training sessions
- Extended learning time
- Alternative training methods and resources
- Access to our experienced staff for one-on-one training
- Recognition of previous learning and experience to speed up the process.
Students with prior industry experience may be eligible for RPL. Students may also qualify for credit transfer if they can demonstrate prior qualifications and/or statements of attainment. You can learn more about credit transfer and RPL
We use a variety of assessment methods including;
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- Short written answers
- Longer written answers
- Third-party observation
- Knowledge skills observation
- Employer reports
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