How to be a member of a team for rescue and recovery of casualties from confined spaces should an emergency arise. It will entail the use of breathing apparatus (RPE). Candidates wishing to undertake this award need to have also completed the “Working in High Risk Confined Spaces” training programme. CITB Approved Training Organisation.
Key Facts
- Duration - 2 days
- Assessment - written and practical
- Instructor/candidate ratio - 1:6 (plus a C&G assessor if required)
- Award alignment - aligns with Emergency Rescue and Recovery of Casualties from Confined Spaces Level 3 Award (6150-05 - Water & 6150-55 - Non-Water).
- Accreditation - MRS Training & Rescue certificate or City & Guilds 6150 qualification
- Lifespan - 3 years
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course delegates will be able to
- Prepare to work safely in confined spaces under emergency conditions
- Enter and exit confined spaces safely
- Prepare and use breathing apparatus in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
- Use rescue equipment safely and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Follow procedures and work safely
- Deal with emergencies
