Medium-Risk Confined Spaces – Entrant & Controller Training
“The space might be tight, but the margin for error is even tighter.” – Lead Instructor
Working in a medium-risk confined space is never routine. One slip in gas levels, one misunderstood hand-signal, and a straightforward maintenance job becomes an emergency. Our entrant and controller confined space course, a City & Guilds 6160-09 Level 2 Award, equips you to enter, supervise and – when needed – extract a teammate safely and lawfully across the United Kingdom.
Why choose this entrant and controller confined space course?
- Dual competence – master both Entrant and Entry Controller roles in a single, integrated programme.
- UK-specific compliance – fully aligned with the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and current HSE guidance.
- Hands-on realism – tripod, four-gas monitor, escape set and complete permit-to-work paperwork, practised in purpose-built simulators.
- Recognised certification – City & Guilds Level 2 ticket accepted by principal contractors nationwide.
Who should attend?
Water- and wastewater-engineers, utility and highway maintenance crews, plant mechanics, tunnelling operatives, telecoms riggers, and supervisors who issue permits or maintain entry logs.
No prior confined-space certificate is required, but you must be medically fit to wear respiratory protection.
Entrant and Controller Confined Space Course outline
- Legislation & permits – legal duties of the entrant and controller; drafting a permit to work.
- Hazard recognition – atmospheric testing (O₂, H₂S, CO, LEL); mechanical, engulfment and flooding risks.
- Equipment & entry techniques – tripod set-up, retrieval winch, side-entry haul systems, full-body harness fitting.
- Communications & control – line signals, radio protocols, 12-point controller checklist, live entry log.
- Emergency response – lost-line drill, partial egress, full extraction in under 90 seconds; casualty hand-over to the rescue team.
- Assessment – closed-book written test and timed practical scenario.
Key details at a glance
- Duration: 2 days · 08:30 – 17:00 (16 guided learning hours)
- Locations: Wellingborough (East Midlands) – on-site training anywhere in the UK · partner facilities in London & Manchester
- Group size: 6 – 10 delegates (1 trainer, 1 safety technician)
- Price: £335 + VAT – includes lunch, PPE hire & certificate
- Certificate life: 3 years (refresher available as single-day add-on)
Ready to book?
Call 01234 604 151 or 0777 18 12 418, e-mail office@cpts.co.uk, or click Book Now to choose your date.
We’ll send joining instructions, a medical questionnaire and a kit list.
Train hard, leave with a City & Guilds certificate – and the confidence to keep your team safe.
Frequently Asked Questions – Entrant and Controller Confined Space
I’ve never set foot in a confined space – can I still join the entrant and controller confined space course?
Yes. We start from scratch, mixing rookies with old hands. The only prerequisite is a doctor’s note (or company fit-test) confirming you’re OK to breathe through an escape set.
Do I need to lug my own PPE along?
Just your safety boots and gloves. Everything else – four-gas meter, harness, escape hood, tripod – sits waiting in our kit cage. Steve, our equipment tech, bump-tests every detector at 07:45 so you see a true oxygen reading before you descend.
Could you run the training on our depot up in Leeds?
Certainly. With six or more delegates we wheel in the mobile simulator. All we need is:
- a firm, level patch roughly 5 m × 7 m
- a single-phase 230 V supply
- room to park a Luton van
We’ll even erect a welfare tent if the Yorkshire drizzle turns nasty.
How do you check that we’ve actually learned something?
Day two finishes with:
- a 20-minute written paper (15 questions, closed book)
- a live drill – issue the permit, sample the air, descend, and haul dummy “Alex” back to daylight in under 90 seconds.
If I botch the drill, do I fail for good?
No. You’ll get a one-to-one de-brief, brush up on the weak spots, then re-sit once within three months – free of charge.
How long does the City & Guilds certificate last?
Exactly three years. Ninety days before expiry we e-mail a reminder with dates for the one-day refresher.
What’s the cancellation policy?
Shift your booking – or cancel outright – up to ten working days before the start: no fee. After that we retain £50 to cover admin and catering.
