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Confined spaces in construction introduction - Refresher

Overview

The purpose of Confined spaces in construction introduction – Refresher course is for delegates who have previously passed the full Confined spaces in construction introduction course or subsequent refresher course and can provide proof of attendance.

Duration

3 learning hours

If e-learning only, the duration is to be at least 50% of this.

Purpose/scope

The purpose of Confined spaces in construction introduction – Refresher course is for delegates who have previously passed the full Confined spaces in construction introduction course or subsequent refresher course and can provide proof of attendance.

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):

  • operative and craft
  • supervision
  • management and leadership.

Delegates pre-requisites

Delegates must have successfully completed the Confined spaces in construction introduction course 5 years previously.

Instruction/supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

  • an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
  • successfully completed training to this standard
  • at least 2 years relevant industrial experience
  • a verifiable CV.

Delivery

Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment.

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.

The class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes.

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

  • classroom
  • a blend of classroom and e-learning
  • a blend of classroom and remote.

This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical learning.

This standard is considered to be set at a basic level.

Assessment

Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:

For the successful completion of training, delegates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures all learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.

Where this training is assessed using multiple-choice questions, a minimum of 10 questions must be asked and delegates are required to achieve an overall pass mark of at least 80%.

Quality assurance

Assured

Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.

Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.

Renewal

Renewal every 5 years

Buffer/grace period

3 months

Classification

Mandatory Renewal

Approval date

May 2021.

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes to be refreshed

Learning outcomes to be refreshed

The delegate will be able to:

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

outline examples of confined spaces: e.g. tanks, vaults, manholes, tunnels, pipelines, storage bins and many more. 

HSE guidance / approved codes of practice (ACoP): 

http://www.hse.gov.uk/confinedspace/

describe risks, hazards, controls, and PPE inherent in confined spaces.  

 

explain risk classifications and how they are differentiated. 

 

describe why personal hygiene is a significant concern, and the actions individuals need to take. 

HSE guidance / (ACoP): 

http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/ 

list health and safety responsibilities of individuals, managers and employers. 

 

explain why reporting accidents, ill health and other incidents is important. 

HSE guidance / (ACoP): http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/ 

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