Confined Space Standby

MSMPER200

Work in accordance with an issued permit &

MSMPER202

Observe permit work

Course Objective

This course covers the skills and knowledge for a person to perform the duty of Confined Space Standby/Observer. You will maintain an accurate count of all person/s within the confined space, monitor activities inside and outside the confined space to determine whether it remains safe for the entrants to remain inside. Implementation of confined space hazard controls including atmospheric monitoring and emergency response procedures.

This Confined Space Standby Course is made up of the following Nationally Accredited units of competency:
MSMPER200 - Work in accordance with an issued permit
MSMPER202 - Observe permit work

On successful completion of this course learners will be issued with a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for the following 'units of competency'
MSMPER202 Observe permit work
MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit
Plus a duty of care card

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Selection Criteria

  • Must provide drivers licence or other photo identification which contains photo, date of birth and signature.
  • Basic English, literacy and numeracy skills at a level sufficient to read and interpret workplace documentation.
  • Upon enrolment a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment must be completed.
  • Any pre-study received MUST be read and completed in FULL prior to attending on the day. This will be a requirement to your course and there is an expectation that this is completed.

* it is recommended that RIIWHS202E: Enter and work in confined spaces & MSMWHS217: Gas test atmospheres is completed prior to attending this course

Course Content

  • Legislations, workplace hazards and safe work procedures
  • Risk assessments
  • Apply for permit
  • Identify the scope of the permit
  • Prepare for permitted work
  • Work in accordance with an issued permit
  • Complete permit to work

Assessment

  • Assessment of this unit of competency is completed via a written assessment and observation of practical assessment activities including the completion of workplace documentation.
  • Practical skills need to be achieved to be deemed competent.
  • The assessment will be conducted in English without the use of an interpreter. The outcome of the assessment will be Competent or Not Yet Competent.
  • If you are Not Yet Competent your trainer will provide you feedback and you will have the opportunity to re-sit the assessment.

Course Details

Duration: 1 day - 8 hours (8am - 4pm)
Cost: $300.00* (nil GST) per person.

Other Fees if Applicable

  • Verbal Assessment $ 75.00
  • Re-Assessment Fee (only applicable if Learner is required to come back for re-assessment - Contact Office for more details)
  • Re-issue of card $ 50.00

Fees must be paid in full before the course date or payment arrangement in place.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available and assessed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must provide sufficient current evidence and may be required to undertake practical demonstration and/or challenge assessment.

Delivery Mode: Face-to-face training and assessment conducted at our approved training facility or client site (where applicable).

Assessment Methods:

  • Written knowledge assessment
  • Practical demonstration
  • Verbal questioning (where applicable)

This course is delivered using a single comprehensive delivery model. All learners, including refresher participants, complete the full assessment requirements.

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