RIIWHS202E – Enter & Work in Confined Spaces

MSMWHS216 – Gas Test Atmospheres

Course Overview

Who Should Enrol?

✔️ Work in industries such as mining, construction, utilities, oil & gas, and manufacturing where confined spaces and hazardous atmospheres may be present.
✔️ Are required to enter and work in confined spaces during operational, maintenance, inspection, or shutdown activities.
✔️ Perform gas testing prior to and during hot work, confined space entry, or other tasks where atmospheric hazards may exist.
✔️ Require competency in atmospheric testing to meet workplace WHS obligations, site safety procedures, or permit-to-work requirements.
✔️ Supervise or oversee confined space work and need to understand hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control practices.
✔️ Are involved in emergency response, safety supervision, or rescue preparedness where monitoring air quality and confined space risks is essential.
✔️ Conduct or contribute to risk assessments and safety management processes for confined space work.

What You’ll Learn

✅ Identifying confined spaces, atmospheric hazards, and associated risks, including hazard identification and risk control measures.
✅ Preparing for gas testing by selecting, inspecting, calibrating, and checking portable gas detection and monitoring equipment in accordance with workplace procedures.
✅ Identifying environmental hazards and determining relevant atmospheric testing and monitoring requirements.
✅ Conducting atmospheric testing and ongoing air quality monitoring in a safe, systematic manner before and during confined space entry or related work activities.
✅ Interpreting gas test results to determine whether an atmosphere is safe for entry and work, and responding appropriately to unsafe readings or changing conditions.
✅ Implementing safe entry, work, and exit procedures for confined spaces, including permit-to-work systems, isolations, and controls.
✅ Selecting, inspecting, and correctly using personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment relevant to confined space and atmospheric hazards.
✅ Applying effective communication procedures for safe work in confined spaces, including signalling methods and emergency response communication.
✅ Recording gas test results and reporting unsafe or hazardous conditions in accordance with workplace procedures.
✅ Understanding confined space rescue requirements, including emergency response plans, communication methods, and recovery techniques.
✅ Responding to workplace emergencies, including incidents involving confined spaces or hazardous atmospheres.

Prerequisites & Entry Requirements

🔹 Minimum Age: Students must be a minimum of 13 years of age.
🔹 English Language: Participants must complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to ensure they can meet course requirements. We offer LLN assistance, learning support, and referrals to other services. Speak with our team before enrolment if you require additional assistance.
🔹 Physical Fitness: A reasonable level of fitness is required for the practical components.
🔹 Identification: Valid photo ID, please refer to page 9 of Evidence of Identity document.
🔹 USI Requirement: Participants must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to enrol. Visit www.usi.gov.au for more info. Corrsafe verifies each USI with the Registrar prior to its use, in accordance with the Student Identifiers Act.
🔹 PPE: Participants must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including high-visibility shirt or vest, and closed in shoes.

📋 Note: All participants complete a brief Learner Suitability Self-Assessment at the start of the course to confirm their readiness and identify any support needs. Foundation skills for this course align with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF): Reading Level 2–3, Writing Level 2, Oral Communication Level 2–3, Numeracy Level 1–2, and Digital Literacy Level 1–2. These skills are required to interpret confined space permits and signage, complete risk assessments and reports, communicate with team members, and interpret atmospheric testing results.

Course Duration & Volume of Learning

This combined Gas Testing and Confined Spaces course is typically delivered within 1 day, depending on learner experience, workplace context, and delivery model.

The indicative volume of learning across the two units is approximately 30–40 hours, which includes a combination of supervised training, assessment, and independent learning activities.

🔹 10–14 hours of supervised theory and practical instruction, including confined space entry procedures, atmospheric testing, hazard identification, risk controls, and use of safety equipment.

🔹 6–8 hours of supervised assessment, including written knowledge assessment and practical demonstration of skills in simulated confined space and gas testing scenarios.

🔹 3–5 hours of pre-course reading or online learning, such as WHS legislation, Codes of Practice, confined space requirements, and gas testing procedures.

🔹 2–3 hours of independent study, including reviewing permit systems, signage, emergency procedures, equipment familiarisation, and workplace safety documentation.

This structure allows flexibility for experienced workers undertaking refresher training or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as well as for new entrants who require structured delivery, contextualised learning, and hands-on practice to achieve competency.

Delivery Options

🏫 Face-to-Face – Theory and practical delivered at Corrsafe’s facility or onsite at your workplace.
Learners who complete the pre-learning attend a shorter, practical-focused session using gas detectors and atmospheric monitoring equipment. All others complete full theory and practical on site.

🏗️ Workplace Delivery – On-site training contextualised to your plant, equipment, atmospheric hazards, and site procedures.

🌐 Online + Practical – Complete the online theory (4–8 hrs), then attend the practical session to demonstrate gas testing, equipment checks, bump testing, calibration confirmation, and interpreting atmospheric readings.
A short Challenge Test is completed at the start of the practical to verify readiness. Learners who don’t meet the requirement are rescheduled and supported to reattempt. The Challenge Test is diagnostic only and not part of formal assessment.

🔄 Refresher – Online theory only (4–8 hrs).
Evidence of recent, relevant gas testing competency must be provided prior to enrolment (e.g., permits, gas test records, employer verification, photos/videos of equipment use). This ensures refresher training is valid and meets industry expectations.

📜 RPL – Provide evidence of prior competency in gas testing; gap training available where evidence is insufficient.

Assessment Methods

Assessment follows the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, ensuring fairness, flexibility, validity, and reliability.

Learners complete:

🔹 Theory Assessment: Multiple-choice and short-answer questions on gas properties, testing procedures, and WHS requirements.

🔹 Practical Demonstration: Hands-on gas testing using industry-standard detectors, interpreting results, and applying safe work procedures.

Certificate & Outcome

Successful participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for the following nationally recognised units of competency, issued by Corrsafe Enterprises Pty Ltd (RTO 40621):

🔹 MSMWHS217 – Gas Test Atmospheres
🔹 RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces

These units are nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and are issued in accordance with the VET Quality Framework and the Credential Policy.

⚠️ Refresher training is recommended every 2 years, and no longer than 5 years, or more frequently where required by workplace procedures, site-specific rules, or organisational risk management practices.

⚠️ Industry best practice and regulatory guidance, including the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld) and the Confined Spaces Code of Practice 2021 (Qld), support regular refresher training to ensure ongoing competency.

⚠️ Individual workplaces, principal contractors, or site controllers may mandate more frequent refresher training based on risk, task complexity, or permit-to-work requirements.

Career & Job Opportunities

⛏️ Mining and resources sector personnel required to enter confined spaces or conduct atmospheric testing as part of their role.
🏗️ Construction, infrastructure, and maintenance workers involved in confined space work, hot work, or high-risk activities.
🏭 Industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, and plant maintenance staff working in environments where hazardous atmospheres or confined spaces may be present.
🚧 Utilities and infrastructure workers involved in inspection, repair, or maintenance of confined or enclosed systems.
🚒 Emergency services personnel and standby rescue teams who may be required to respond to confined space or hazardous atmosphere incidents.

Why Choose Corrsafe?

🏆 Corrsafe RTO 40621 is a well-established training provider with extensive experience in safety training.
🏆 Our trainers are highly qualified with real-world experience in high-risk industries.
🏆 We offer flexible training solutions, including on-site and group bookings.
🏆 Our training facilities are equipped with industry-standard resources.

Refund / Fee Policy Disclosure

A full breakdown of fees, inclusions, payment options, and our refund policy is available in our Student Handbook or upon request.

Learner Wellbeing & Support

At Corrsafe Enterprises (RTO 40621), we support the whole learner not just their assessments. If you’re facing challenges, we’re here to help.
Support Available:

We’re committed to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that helps every learner thrive.

Enrolment Process

We make enrolling in our training courses simple and efficient. Follow the steps below to secure your place in a course.

Face-to-Face Training

1️⃣ Select your preferred training date from the options below.
2️⃣ Complete the online enrolment form.
3️⃣ Receive a booking confirmation with all relevant course details.

Online Theory & Practical Training

1️⃣ Select your preferred training date from the options below.
2️⃣ Complete the online enrolment form.
3️⃣ Receive an email with the learning material – this must be completed before scheduling practical training.
4️⃣ Contact Corrsafe to schedule a date for your practical training and assessment.

📞 Phone: 07 47 852 850 📧 Email: admin@corrsafe.com.au