City and Guilds 6160-08 Level 3 Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Spaces Training Course

Duration: 3 Days

Introduction: This City and Guilds accredited course is intended for anyone who works as part of a rescue and recovery team in 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.

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

• Oversee safety checks of the entry and rescue teams prior to commencing work activities
• Enter and exit confined spaces safely as part of a rescue and recovery team
• Use equipment and tools safely
• Follow procedures and work safely as a member of the rescue and recovery team
• Understand the principles of working as part of a rescue and recovery team
• Understand standard protocols for working in rescue and recovery teams

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.