Level 3 Award in Confined Space Safety
The Level 3 Award in Confined Space Safety offered by OXQUAL develops practical and supervisory competence for planning, monitoring and controlling confined-space activities. The programme covers entry preparation, atmospheric testing, breathing apparatus, risk assessment, superv...
About this qualification
The Level 3 Award in Confined Space Safety offered by OXQUAL develops practical and supervisory competence for planning, monitoring and controlling confined-space activities. The programme covers entry preparation, atmospheric testing, breathing apparatus, risk assessment, supervision and rescue operations.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Confined-Space Entry Planning
- Permit-to-Work Requirements
- Hazard Identification
- Preparation of Entry Equipment
- Safe Confined-Space Entry and Exit
- Communication Procedures
- Safe Working Practices
- Atmospheric Hazard Monitoring
- Confined-Space Tools and Equipment
- Equipment Inspection
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Awareness
- SCBA Donning and Doffing
- Atmospheric Testing and Gas Monitoring
- Continuous Monitoring
- Confined-Space Risk Assessment
- Selection of Control Measures
- Emergency Planning
- Alarm and Evacuation Procedures
- Confined-Space Supervision
- Rescue and Recovery Planning
- Retrieval Systems
- Casualty Recovery
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Industrial Workers and Technicians
- Confined-Space Supervisors
- Safety Officers
- Emergency Response and Rescue Personnel
- Construction, Utility and Manufacturing Contractors
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop competence in confined-space entry and supervision.
- Conduct structured confined-space risk assessments.
- Improve atmospheric-monitoring knowledge.
- Understand breathing-apparatus applications and limitations.
- Improve communication and supervision during entry.
- Develop emergency and rescue-planning competence.
- Strengthen confined-space casualty-recovery awareness.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical evaluation.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and confined-space entry/rescue drill.
- Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 practical assignment.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Written Duration: 2 hours.
- Practical Duration: 3 hours.
- Certification: Level 3 Award in Confined Space Safety Certificate upon successful completion.
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