RIIWHS202E
Enter and Work in Confined Spaces
Want to gain skills and confidence working in confined spaces? The RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Spaces course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to safely identify, enter, work in, and exit confined spaces in accordance with WHS legislation and workplace procedures.
This nationally recognised unit is designed to prepare you to work safely in confined spaces on demanding worksites throughout Australia. In this course, students learn how to identify and assess hazards, implement control measures, use atmospheric monitoring and personal protective equipment, and follow permit, isolation, and communication requirements for working in confined spaces and responding to emergency and rescue situations.
Course Delivery
Working in confined spaces safely and competently requires extensive knowledge and hands-on experience. We deliver flexible, blended learning opportunities, combining online theory with practical, hands-on training and assessment in a realistic and controlled training environment.
Participants complete the theory component online in the comfort of their own home and at their own pace prior to attending the practical session, allowing them to build a strong understanding of loading principles, hazard identification, and safety requirements before applying these skills in practice.
Once the theory is complete, students attend practical training and an assessment day at our Virginia training facility, focusing on real-world confined space scenarios using industry-standard equipment and simulated work environments. Here, participants receive hands-on training using industry-standard confined space equipment before completing a practical assessment to demonstrate safe and competent confined space entry, work, and exit procedures in a real-world environment.
Onsite training and assessment can also be arranged for employers who wish to have staff trained at their workplace, provided suitable equipment and facilities are available.
Pre-Requisites for Undertaking RIIWHS202E
There are no formal pre-requisites for this course; however, to enrol, students must:
- Be at least 18 years of age (recommended for site work).
- Have sound English literacy and numeracy to read load charts, complete logbooks, and follow safety documentation.
- Have basic knowledge of WHS procedures relevant to construction and plant operation.
What You Need to Succeed
In addition to the enrolment requirements, to successfully complete this course, participants must:
- Attend and actively participate in all theory and practical training and assessment activities.
- Demonstrate safe entry, work practices, and exit procedures when working in confined spaces, in line with WHS legislation and site requirements.
- Provide current photo identification and a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI).
- Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include high-visibility clothing, gloves, hard hat, eye protection, safety boots, and respiratory protection as required.
- Be physically capable of performing tasks associated with confined space work and responding to emergency procedures.
What is Included in This Training Course
The RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Spaces course provides comprehensive training to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to safely identify, enter, work in, and exit confined spaces in compliance with WHS legislation and workplace procedures. Here’s what you can expect:
- Blended Learning Approach – A combination of classroom or online theory and hands-on practical training focused on confined space operations.
- Structured Training Program – A program covering the planning, entry, work, and exit of confined spaces in compliance with WHS legislation, site procedures, and relevant standards.
- Workplace Compliance – Training aligned with Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation and industry standards to ensure safe and effective confined space operations.
- Industry-Quality Equipment – Training conducted with advanced atmospheric monitoring equipment and personal protective equipment, providing authentic, practical experience.
- Certification – Upon successful completion, participants receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS202E, certifying their competency in confined space operations.
- Pathway to Career Advancement – This course enhances career opportunities by equipping participants with specialised skills for working safely in confined spaces across various industries.
Key Learning Outcomes
Participants will develop the skills to:
- Plan and prepare for confined space work.
- Identify and assess hazards and implement control measures.
- Use atmospheric monitoring equipment and personal protective equipment effectively.
- Follow confined space entry permits, isolation, and communication requirements.
- Respond to emergency and rescue situations in line with site procedures.
- Practise safe entry, work, and exit procedures in confined spaces.
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Job Opportunities
Completion of the RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Spaces unit supports employment across a wide range of construction, civil, mining, and industrial environments where confined space work is required.
Holding this competency demonstrates to employers that you can safely identify, enter, and work in confined spaces in accordance with workplace procedures and WHS requirements, making you a valuable and safety-conscious member of any worksite team.
This unit is commonly required for roles such as:
- Civil Construction Worker
- Maintenance or Industrial Worker
- Plant or Process Operator
- Utilities and Infrastructure Worker
- Mining or Resources Worker
Pathways for Career Growth
Upon successful completion of this unit, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Spaces, a nationally recognised unit of competency under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
This qualification confirms that you are competent to plan and carry out confined space work safely, identify and control hazards, apply entry permit and isolation procedures, use atmospheric monitoring equipment, and follow workplace and WHS requirements.
The skills gained in this course also support safer confined space operations and contribute to improved safety, compliance, and risk management across construction, civil, mining, and industrial work environments.
Expert, Local Training
Industry-Quality Equipment
Our Virginia training facility features full-size equipment and offers a realistic training environment that replicates actual site conditions.
Comprehensive End-to-End Support
From your initial enrolment to certification, our dedicated trainers offer expert training and ongoing support for streamlined career growth.
Industry Compliant Training
This course meets the national requirements to work in confined spaces in compliance with WHS legislation and workplace procedures
Costs for Training
The price for this course is $250.
For full details on course fees and payment plans, please visit our Fees and Payment Options page.
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I found Premier Standards to have a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The admin staff were extremely helpful getting me the best deal with chosen machinery and with the initial setup of accounts theory and all communication's. I'd recommend this company for training as it provided me all I seeked and the eagerness to do more.
Really great RTO - I felt I developed a good knowledge base and got to spend as much time as needed to acquire the practical skills, in a structured but relaxed environment. Thanks to Greg who was an awesome tutor and very patient when teaching 🙂 Would definitely recommend and would consider sitting other licenses here!
Last week I have completed a forklift course with Premier Standards. The whole experience, 3 days of it, totally exceeded my expectations. From the initial booking, communication, facilities, great equipment, dedicated and knowledgeable instructors to plenty of practice using different kinds of forklifts - it was great. Everyone there is friendly, helpful and want you to do your best. I highly recommend this school for forklift, truck or heavy machinery training.
Fantastic team of Administration and Trainers. Made our company group training very simple and our team had a great experience. Highly recommend!
From the moment I first contacted Premier Standards they have been nothing but professional, informative, helpful and a pleasure to deal with. I will definitely be dealing with them again and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone seeking their services.