City and Guilds Level 3 Award in Control Entry and Arrangements for Confined Spaces (High Risk) (6160-04)

The City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Control Entry and Arrangements for Confined Spaces (High Risk) (6160-04) is for entry controller/top person who controls entry and arrangements for high risk confined spaces without entering them. It includes the duties of an entry controller, pre-entry procedures, entry into and exit from the high risk confined space, maintaining communications and initiating and controlling emergency procedures.

Course overview

The City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Control Entry and Arrangements for Confined Spaces (High Risk) (6160-04) is for entry controller/top person who controls entry and arrangements for high risk confined spaces without entering them. It includes the duties of an entry controller, pre-entry procedures, entry into and exit from the high risk confined space, maintaining communications and initiating and controlling emergency procedures.

Course duration

This course is typically delivered over 2 to 3 days, depending on learner experience and assessment requirements.

Course content

Learners will develop the knowledge and skills needed to plan, control, and manage safe entry into high-risk confined spaces, including:

  • Legislation and regulations governing confined space work
  • Roles and responsibilities of those controlling entry operations
  • Developing and implementing safe systems of work
  • Risk assessment and control measures
  • Permit-to-work systems and documentation
  • Emergency and rescue planning

Assessment

Learners are assessed through a practical observation and internally marked short answer question paper written to demonstrate understanding of confined space safety principles and procedures in accordance with City & Guilds requirements.

Qualification & certification

Upon successful completion, learners will receive the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Control Entry and Arrangements for Confined Spaces (High Risk) (6160-04). This qualification confirms the learner’s competence to plan and control entry into high-risk confined spaces in compliance with industry regulations and best practice.