Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the entering and working in confined spaces in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes planning and preparing for entry of confined spaces, entry and working in confined spaces, exiting confined spaces and cleaning up.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in confined spaces (enclosed or partially enclosed) for the purpose of carrying out work or inspections and also is appropriate for those performing sentry or stand-by person roles, at worksites within:
- Civil construction
- Coal mining
- Drilling
- Extractive industries
- Metalliferous mining
- General construction
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare for entering and working in confined spaces |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to entering and working in confined spaces 1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions relevant to the allotted task 1.3. Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements relevant to the allotted task 1.4. Obtained authorisation (entry permit ) to enter the confined space is in accordance with regulatory requirements 1.5. Confirm the emergency response procedure is with the stand-by person 1.6. Identify, obtain and implement signage and barrier requirements as required by the project plan 1.7. Select tools and equipment to carry out tasks that are consistent with the requirements of the job and check them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults 1.8. Identify, confirm and apply to the allotted task the environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan 1.9. Position rescue equipment as required by the entry permit close to the point of entry |
2. Enter and work in the confined space |
2.1. Gain access to the confined space 2.2. Ensure that the atmosphere is tested and monitored for harmful elements in accordance with procedures 2.3. Apply tagging and lock-out procedures as required 2.4. Enter the confined space according to agreed procedure 2.5. Maintain communication with the stand-by person 2.6. Comply with entry permit requirements while carrying out designated work in confined space 2.7. Monitor and adhere to allocated entry time |
3. Exit confined space |
3.1. Exit confined space according to agreed procedure 3.2. Recover tools, equipment and materials from the confined space 3.3. Conduct inspection of the confined space 3.4. Secure access according to site procedures 3.5. Remove tagging and lock-out according to site procedures 3.6. Complete confined space entry permit |
4. Clean up |
4.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan 4.2. Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance recommendations and standard work practices 4.3. Remove, clean and store barriers and signs |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to enter and work in confined spaces:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to enter and work in confined spaces:
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
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Guidance information for assessment |
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Work instructions may include: |
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Safety requirements may be included in: |
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Safety requirements may include: |
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Confined space entry permit , or work permits, may include: |
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Confined spaces may include: |
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Signage may include: |
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Environmental protection requirements may include: |
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Gain access may include: |
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Communications may include: |
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Secure access may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Occupational Health and Safety
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.