City and Guilds Level 3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Spaces (6160-08)

The City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Spaces (6160-08) is anyone who works as part of a rescue and recovery team in confined spaces. It includes preparing to carry out emergency activities, entering and exiting confined spaces safely, using emergency equipment, casualty recovery and handling devices in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, rescuing and recovering casualties, following procedures and working safely.

Course overview

The City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Spaces (6160-08) is anyone who works as part of a rescue and recovery team in confined spaces. It includes preparing to carry out emergency activities, entering and exiting confined spaces safely, using emergency equipment, casualty recovery and handling devices in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, rescuing and recovering casualties, following procedures and working safely.

Course duration

This course is typically delivered over 2 to 3 days and includes both classroom learning and extensive practical rescue training in simulated confined space conditions.

Course content

The training provides learners with the skills and knowledge required to perform rescue and recovery operations safely, including:

  • Understanding the roles and responsibilities of a rescue team member
  • Planning and preparing for confined space rescue operations
  • Using personal protective equipment and breathing apparatus
  • Operating rescue and recovery equipment safely
  • Communication and coordination during rescue situations
  • Carrying out casualty recovery and post-incident procedures

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

Successful candidates will receive the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Spaces (6160-08). This qualification demonstrates the learner’s ability to work as part of a professional rescue team in high-risk confined space environments.