Workplace Safety Essentials
Working in Confined Spaces
An awareness course covering the law, hazards, safe procedures and emergency response for confined space work, helping teams recognise risk before anyone enters a confined environment
From £35 + VAT
Buy for yourself or your team
- IIRSM
- IOSH
- CPD Certification Service
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: Approximately 25 minutes
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: people who need awareness of confined space hazards and risks
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform
Who This Course Is For
This course suits anyone who needs to understand confined space risks without performing entry work, including:
- Staff who work near confined spaces but do not enter them
- Supervisors and managers overseeing confined space activities
- Employees requiring awareness training ahead of site-specific practical instruction
Course Content
Explore the main topics and practical areas covered by this online course.
- Confined space awareness — What constitutes a confined space and the purpose of awareness training
- Legislation and hazards — Associated legislation and potential confined space hazards
- Safe operating procedures — Safe operating procedures for confined space work
- Emergency and rescue — Emergency procedures and rescue
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
Delivered with VideoTile Learning
This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course qualify me to enter a confined space?
No. This is an awareness course for people who need to understand confined space hazards and risks but are not required to enter one. Anyone carrying out work in or near a confined space needs approved practical training at the appropriate level.
What topics does the course cover?
It covers the legislation associated with confined spaces, what counts as a confined space, the potential hazards, safe operating procedures, and emergency and rescue procedures.
How long does the course take?
Approximately 25 minutes. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
