Confined Space Training Course Options Sydney
Not sure which confined space training in Sydney course is right for you? Whether you’re entering a confined space for routine maintenance, using gas detection equipment, or involved in emergency rescues, Sydney Safety Training offers a range of nationally recognised, RTO-certified courses to suit your needs. Our expert-led, nationally-recognised training units comply with Australian Standards (AS/NZS 2865) and are designed for real-world application across construction, mining, utilities, and more.
Find the Right Confined Space Training for You
It’s crucial to choose confined space training that’s right for you. The correct NSW SafeWork-certified course ensures you:
- Remain compliant with Australian workplace health and safety regulations.
- Receive appropriate industry-specific training that enables you to do your work safely and responsibly.
- Understand the relevant safety protocols, conditions and risks.
- Receive lower insurance premiums.
- Remain better protected from legal liability and fines.
- Enhance your career prospects.
- Contribute to a strong industry worksafe culture.
Many organisations elect to do the two day course, as they generally do not have high risk confined spaces (but where they do in specific areas, they typically contract specialist in to perform tasks (ie silo entries etc). Ensure you discuss this with your staff so that everyone is clear on the chosen training level. Doing so will align everyone’s outcome expectations.
Our Available Confined Space Courses
- Confined Space Enter & Work One-Day Course
This is a person required to perform work tasks in a confined space. This person is not required to act as a confined space standby (Observer) or a confined space rescuer. They are simply workers required to work under direct supervision in the space. - Confined Space/ Gas Test/ Permit Issuer Two-Day Course
The second day extends the workers’ knowledge, with more detailed instruction on using the gas monitor (standalone unit of competency issued). - Confined Space Standby/Rescuer Three-Day Course
After completing days one and two, students are provided with breathing apparatus use training and further drilled on being a Permit Observer.
Working in Confined Spaces – What You’ll Learn
Confined Space Enter & Work Course
- The process of hazard analysis for a confined space entry, completing a confined space risk assessment, and the need to have a detailed rescue plan in that risk assessment.
- The regulatory requirement for a confined space permit and the responsibilities inherent with permit conditions.
- Realise that the confined space permit must have all hazards, controls & PPE included on it, gas test recording, an entry exit log (and the need for workers to log into and out of the space) and the detailed rescue plan that all should be familiar with.
- All the potential hazards that might be present in confined spaces, and what controls should be in place to mitigate those hazards.
- How to enter confined spaces safely, and when not to enter until the appropriate controls are in place.
- How to set up, gas test, use permit, and have people enter and exit a confined space, using both a tripod and a davit and winch.
Units of Competency Received:
- MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis
- RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
- PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
- MSMPER205 Enter confined space
- MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit
Confined Space/ Gas Test/ Permit Issuer Course (Non-Toxic Incident)
- The processes/responsibilities regarding issuing a permit.
- How to perform CPR and use a fire extinguisher.
- Extending the confined space entry using the gas monitor to assess the atmosphere around a person involved in a confined space incident where rescue is required.
- How to enact a rescue plan for a NON-TOXIC incident, including entering the space to stabilise the victim, and, if appropriate, to use a spreader bar to recover the victim.
Units of Competency Received:
- MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis
- RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
- PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
- MSMPER205 Enter confined space
- MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit
- MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres
- MSMPER300 Issue work permit
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Confined Space Standby/ Rescuer Course (Toxic Incident)
- All of the earlier course points, but now applied to a rescue with TOXIC GAS present (therefore requiring the use of a breathing apparatus).
This course is not offered as a stand-alone. It forms part of a ‘clustered learning’ approach, which means issuing a unit of competency does not come after completing day three, but after participating in all three days of the course.
Units of Competency Received:
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in a confined space
- MSMPER205 Enter confined space
- MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit
- MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis
- RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
- PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
- MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres
- MSMPER300 Issue work permits
- HLTAID009 Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus
- PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
- PUASAR025 Undertake confined space rescue
- MSMPER202 Observe permit work
Who Needs Confined Space Training Certification?
Working in confined spaces training in Sydney and NSW is essential for professionals who regularly work in restricted environments. This includes workers in construction, mining, utilities, and manufacturing, to name a few.
- All units of competency are issued via our RTO Safety Training #40992
- This training will require you to participate in physical practical exercises. Ensure you are fully aware of the risks before participating and understand the control measures employed.
- Need us to come to you? Please review our Mobile Training Centre information.
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Confined Space Entry and Rescue Training FAQs
What Confined Space Training Course Do I Need?
If you’re entering confined spaces for basic work like inspection or cleaning, the Confined Space Enter & Work course is typically sufficient. This covers safe entry procedures, risk control, and working within confined environments.
If your job requires using gas detection equipment, consider a course such as the Confined Space/ Gas Test/ Permit Issuer Course (for a non-toxic incident) or the Confined Space Standby/ Rescuer Course (for a toxic incident).
Still unsure? Contact Sydney Safety Training to match your role with the correct course.
Is Confined Space Training Nationally Recognised?
Yes, Sydney Safety Training provides RTO-accredited training compliant with Australian safety regulations (AS/NZS 2865).
How Long Does Confined Space Training Take?
Most confined space training courses take one full day (about 7–8 hours), including both theory and practical components. Advanced courses, such as those that include gas testing or rescue operations, may run for longer, depending on the depth of content and assessment.
All training provided by Sydney Safety is conducted face-to-face for compliance and safety reasons, and results in a nationally recognised statement of attainment upon successful completion.
Can I do This Training Online?
Due to its practical nature, confined space training is delivered in person.
How Much Does a Confined Space Course Cost?
Prices vary by course type. Entry-level training starts from around $250.
Where Can I Get Certified for Confined Space Entry Near Me?
Sydney Safety Training provides nationally-accredited confined space entry training from our Villawood facilities. If that’s out of reach for you, contact us about our mobile training station.