Confined Spaces

EUIAS is the specialist awarding organisation for the utilities industries – we have collaborated with industry to develop a suite of Confined Spaces qualifications which deliver the knowledge and skills required for working in, and managing, confined spaces.

Level 2 Award in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces

Level 2 Award in Working in High Risk Confined Spaces

These qualifications are aimed at individuals who enter and work in confined spaces; either with a Medium Risk or High Risk classification. The qualifications provide the knowledge and skills required to enable the individual to prepare for, work safely in and exit confined spaces. Learners will also develop knowledge and skills in assessing, monitoring and reviewing the risks associated with working in confined spaces, adhering to a Safe System of Work and Permit to Enter including how to deal with emergency situations.

Level 2 Award in Control Entry and Arrangements for Confined Spaces

This qualification is aimed at individuals who are undertaking the role of Top Person or Entry Controller for confined spaces, but who do not enter the confined space. Learners will develop underpinning knowledge and skills in overseeing the safe entry to, and exit from, a confined space as well as monitoring the team and environment, whilst recognising the importance of maintaining communication with team members. Learners will also develop knowledge and skills in implementing emergency procedures.

Level 2 Award in Entrant and Entry Controller for Confined Spaces (Medium Risk)

Level 2 Award in Entrant and Entry Controller for Confined Spaces (High Risk)

These qualifications are aimed at individuals who are undertaking the role of Top Person or Entry Controller for confined spaces and do enter either the medium or high risk confined space. These qualifications comprise of units which make up other qualifications within the suite of EUIAS Confined Spaces qualifications. This agile approach to qualification design enables learners to transfer their units of achievement across qualifications.

Level 3 Award in Managing the Confined Spaces Site

This qualification is aimed at managers or supervisors who are responsible for managing the confined spaces site. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the requirements for risk management, safe working and when and how to issue permits to work in confined spaces. Learners will also know how to respond to emergencies and incidents including when a rescue response is required.