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RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
Workers and supervisors must be provided with suitable and adequate information, training and instruction to understand the risks associated with working in confined spaces, the controls in place, what work the confined space entry permit allows them to do, correct use of PPE and what to do in an emergency.

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to enter and work in confined spaces in the resources and infrastructure industries.

More information about this qualification and how it applies to your business and/or staff can be found at SafeWork NSW.

What units will I study? Expand

  • RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces

What skills and knowledge will I gain? Expand

  • Plan and prepare for working in a confined space;
  • Emergency response procedures;
  • Work in a confined space safely;
  • Communication techniques;
  • Complete an entry permit;
  • Exit a confined space correctly and safely;
  • Close down and clean area.

How will I learn? Expand

  • Face-to-face training

What funding is available? Expand

  • ​This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility rules apply.

Who is this course for? Expand

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles undertaking work in confined spaces. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

Refresher: There is no legislative requirement for refresher training for any units of competency. It is suggested that refresher training for RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces should be conducted every 3 years. This refresher is at the discretion of the employer.

Minimum age: 16 years.
High risk courses: Students need to wear long pants‚ long shirt and enclosed shoes to the course.

Evidence of Identity (EOI)
On enrolment‚ students are required to show campus staff original Evidence of Identity (EOI) documents that add up to at least 100 points.
On the day of training‚ students are required to show the RTO delegate (trainer) the same (original) Evidence of Identity (EOI) documents that add up to at least 100 points.
Within these documents the applicant must be able to show a photo, date of birth, signature and current residential address.
Some documents you can use to provide your Evidence of Identity (EOI) can include:
  • Australian birth certificate;
  • Australian drivers licence;
  • Medicare card;
  • ATM card;
  • utilities bill.

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Download the Student Handbook.

  • Face-to-face training

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Name Date Time Location Cost
Confined Spaces (BIB250310) 10 March 2026 09:00 am - 04:30 pm Bingara Campus $310.00
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