Medium-Risk Confined Space Training Course
Why Competence in Medium-Risk Spaces Matters
Working inside tanks, tunnels, silos or sewers can turn deadly within seconds if gas levels change or escape routes are blocked. Our accredited medium risk confined space training course gives you the practical skills, certification and confidence to keep yourself and your team safe – no matter where the job takes you in the UK.
Who Should Attend?
- Construction operatives, supervisors and site managers
- Utilities, drainage and water-company personnel
- Maintenance engineers, mechanical & electrical fitters
- Safety officers responsible for issuing permits and supervising entry
If you could not answer “yes” to “Would I know exactly what to do if an alarm sounded underground?” – this course is for you.
Medium-Risk Confined Space Training Course Overview
Hazard Identification & Gas Monitoring
Recognise oxygen deficiency, toxic gases and structural hazards before entry. Hands-on use of multi-gas detectors and check sheets.
Breathing Apparatus, PPE & Safe Entry
Fit and operate escape breathing apparatus, harnesses, tripods, winches and communications systems until use is second nature.
Emergency Procedures & Rescue Drills
Rehearse real-time rescue scenarios with an entry controller (“top person”), casualty handling and evacuation.
Legal & Documentation
Understand employer and employee duties under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and ACOP L101; complete permits-to-work and risk assessments that pass HSE scrutiny. hse.gov.uk
Certification You Can Trust
Successful delegates receive the City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Working in Medium-Risk Confined Spaces (6160-09) – valid for three years and recognised nationwide by principal contractors, local authorities and utilities companies.
Course Formats, Venues & Pricing
- Duration: 2 days (8:30 – 16:30)
- Locations: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow + on-site delivery by arrangement
- Price: Transparent all-inclusive fee; group discounts from four delegates
Why Train with Construction and Plant Training Services?
- Experienced Instructors: Front-line confined-space professionals who bring real-world stories, not classroom theory.
- Immersive Simulators: Purpose-built training rigs that replicate NC2 / NC3 conditions with live gas monitoring and smoke effects.
- Nationwide Reach: One call books any of our UK sites or a mobile training unit to your premises.
- Compliance Made Easy: We handle all certification admin and upload results to the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) on your behalf.
Ready to Book?
Spaces fill quickly. Click “Book Now” or call 01234 604 151 to secure your place on the next medium risk confined space course. Train today – go home safely tomorrow.
FAQ – Medium-Risk Confined Space Training
What is a medium-risk confined space?
Any enclosed spot where bad air, fire, flooding or another sudden hazard could appear. Because of that possibility, you go in with escape breathing gear while someone stays outside to keep watch.
Is this course officially recognised?
It is. You leave with the City & Guilds 6160-09 Level 2 Award for both entrant and entry-controller roles – well known across construction, utilities and facilities maintenance.
How long does the card stay valid?
Three years. Before it expires you simply book a short refresher or repeat the course to keep your record current.
Do I need previous confined-space experience?
No. New starters learn the basics; seasoned hands sharpen what they already know. All you need is to be fit for work and ready to get involved.
What does the two-day schedule look like?
Mornings mix quick classroom chats with kit demos. Afternoons are hands-on: gas testing, controlled entries, radio comms and rescue drills inside the training rig.
What gear will I handle?
Escape sets, four-gas monitors, full-body harnesses, tripods, winches, lifelines and two-way radios – the very kit you’ll use on site.
Will the course explain my legal duties?
Yes. We break down the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 in plain English and show you how to write permits, risk assessments and emergency plans that pass inspection.
Does the certificate let me act as the top-person entry controller?
It does. You’ll be signed off to log entries, track gas readings and take charge if things head south.
