City and Guilds Level 2 Award in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces (6160-02)

The City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces (6160-02) is an engaging, hands-on course for those entering or supervising work in medium-risk environments. It teaches essential skills in risk assessment, atmospheric testing, and safe entry procedures, ensuring learners can work confidently, safely, and in full compliance with current industry regulations.

Course overview

The City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces (6160-02) is an engaging, hands-on course for those entering or supervising work in medium-risk environments. It teaches essential skills in risk assessment, atmospheric testing, and safe entry procedures, ensuring learners can work confidently, safely, and in full compliance with current industry regulations.

Course duration

The course is typically delivered over 1 to 2 days, combining theoretical instruction with practical confined space entry exercises.

Course content

The training covers both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in medium-risk confined space work, including:

  • Preparing to work safely in medium-risk confined spaces
  • Understanding permit-to-work systems and safety documentation
  • Carrying out atmospheric testing and monitoring
  • Implementing control measures and safe systems of work
  • Using appropriate PPE and access equipment
  • Emergency arrangements and evacuation procedures

Assessment

Learners are assessed through a combination of practical demonstrations and written or verbal questioning to ensure competence and understanding of all safety requirements in accordance with City & Guilds assessment standards.

Qualification & certification

Upon successful completion, learners will be awarded the City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces (6160-02). This industry-recognised qualification demonstrates the ability to work safely and effectively in medium-risk confined space environments.