City and Guilds 6160-07 Level 3 Direct Emergency Rescue and Recovery on Casualties from Confined Spaces Training Course

Duration: 1 Day

Introduction: This City and Guilds accredited course is intended for anyone who directs the activities of a team for rescue or recovery of casualties from confined spaces.      

Pre-Course Requirements: All delegates should be medically fit in line with UK OGN requirements and capable of wearing Escape Breathing Apparatus and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.    Additionally, the Learner must hold the City and Guilds 6160-03 High Risk qualification and the 6160-08 Rescue Team Member qualification.

Course Content: Delivered in accordance with the Confined Space Regulations 1997, successful completion of the course leads to an understanding of:

• Plan and prepare emergency operations for a rescue team
• Mobilise a rescue team and direct entry and exit to the confined space
• Monitor a rescue team to ensure procedures are followed
• Understand the principles of working as a rescue team leader
• Understand rescue team leader duties and responsibilities

Training Methods:  All theoretical training is re-enforced by demonstrations and practical exercises.  City and Guilds assessments, theoretical and practical, will take place on the final day

Certification:  A City and Guilds Certificate of Competence will be issued on successful completion of the full course and achieving a pass for the theory and practical exams.  This certificate is valid for 3 years.

Our purpose-built tunnels with vertical access provide a unique training environment for all our Confined Space courses.  

All our equipment is fully tested, certified and maintained.