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 designed for supervisors and managers responsible for overseeing work in high-risk confined spaces. The course focuses on planning, risk assessment, permit systems, and emergency arrangements, ensuring learners can effectively control entry operations and maintain the highest safety standards on site.

Course overview

The City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Control Entry and Arrangements for Confined Spaces (High Risk) (6160-04) is designed for supervisors and managers responsible for overseeing work in high-risk confined spaces. The course focuses on planning, risk assessment, permit systems, and emergency arrangements, ensuring learners can effectively control entry operations and maintain the highest safety standards on site.

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

Assessment includes practical exercises, written tasks, and oral questioning to demonstrate understanding and competence in planning and managing confined space entry in accordance with City & Guilds assessment criteria.

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.