Assessor Resource
DEFOH013B
Enter confined space
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
This unit was developed for Defence workers involved in entering confined spaces as a workplace responsibility, but it is applicable to all individuals who work in this field.
Typically, these individuals must demonstrate the ability to work independently or as part of a team under indirect supervision. They must be able to use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.
All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures.
This unit covers the competency required to plan and prepare to enter confined spaces, to enter the confined space and to finalise egress at the conclusion of the task/s.
An individual undertakes this competency as part of a team in conjunction with other individuals who also have this competency.
In the context of this unit, a confined space is any compartment or area that has one of the following characteristics:
limited opening for access
no escape route or very restricted means of escape
limited natural ventilation
atmosphere containing more than 23.5% or less than 19.5% oxygen
and has the capability of accumulating a toxic, flammable or explosive atmosphere, or of being flooded.
It is expected that one or more of the team members, or a team member not working in the confined space, will hold a current, recognised, first aid certificate.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
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