This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

access read interpret and apply information on confined spaces

analyse relevant workplace data ie incident and environmental monitoring to identify hazards assess risks and evaluate effectiveness of WHS control measures

analyse working environment to identify hazards assess risks and design and implement appropriate WHS control measures

assess the resources needed to establish and maintain systematic approaches to managing WHS including a range of control measures

communicate effectively

operate any equipment pertinent to the control of confined space entry

Required Knowledge

appropriate emergency response procedures

appropriate signage symbols labels and barriers

entry permit procedures

incident and accident investigation including WHS record keeping

legislation organisational policies and procedures relevant to confined spaces

location of applicable organisational procedures and documents

participation and consultation on WHS

risk management principles and application of appropriate measures including hierarchy of control

role of technical information and experts in designing control measures and monitoring systems

training and competency requirements for confined space entry

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

plan and prepare for controlled space entry

control access and egress to confined spaces including active monitoring of the space

communication and consultation with the confined space team

completion of documentation and necessary reports

apply knowledge of relevant work health and safety legislative frameworks

apply principles and practices of work health and safety

identify intervention points for expert advice to assist in work and to guide problem solving

Consistency in performance

Evidence for competency in this unit must be gathered over time and across a range of workplace or simulated situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace under conditions that accurately simulate a realistic workplace in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisation requirements

Evidence should be gathered while observing the individual conducting the actual or simulated control of entry to a confined space Documented evidence of all relevant reports and tests of the control activity should be submitted as evidence for assessment

Specific resources for assessment

Access to the organisational legislation codes of practice guidance material policies procedures relevant equipment including PPE required to support the control of a confined space entry and work areas in the area of responsibility

Entry permit may include:

Limitations on entry permits may include:

Work health and safety requirements may include:

Monitoring entry and egress of the confined space may include:

Communication and consultation may include:

Documentation and reports may include: