Required Skills

Complete necessary documentation associated with confined space entry

Identify and implement control measures to mitigate risk

Recognise defective equipment and take appropriate action

Recognise hazards and risks when preparing to enter entering and working in confined spaces

Read and interpret regulations codes of practice permit requirements instructions and procedures for entry into a confined space on a vessel

Select inspect and use safety and emergency equipment according to operating instructions

Use atmospheric detection equipment and interpret the readings

Use basic verbal andor defined communication skills and signals when entering and working in confined spaces

Work safely and collaboratively with others when entering and working in a confined space

Required Knowledge

Atmospheric testing and monitoring equipment and techniques

Communications systems

air horns

alarmindicator panels

facetoface

lifelinesignalling line

two way radios

Communication techniques used when entering and working in confined spaces on a vessel

Criteria that defines a confined space

Emergency entry and exit procedures

Inherent and work related hazards associated with confined spaces

Procedures and permit requirements for confined space entry

Relevant legislative andor regulatory framework that impacts on confined space entry

Role of standby persons

Safe operational procedures for the use of self contained breathing apparatus SCBA

Ventilation of confined spaces

Work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS requirements and work practices

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria the required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements Performance Criteria Required Skills Required Knowledge and include

continuously monitoring and checking conditions and hazards when working in a confined space on a vessel

developing effective planning documents

taking appropriate action during an emergency

taking actions promptly to identify report andor rectify hazards and emergency situations when working in a confined space

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include access to

industryappropriate working or training vessel or a maritime operation where confined space entry can take place

tools equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an

appropriately simulated workplace environment andor

appropriate range of situations in the workplace

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate to this unit

direct observation of the candidate working in a confined space on an operational vessel

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHSOHS requirements and work practices

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate

Characteristics of a confined space must include:

Confined spaces may include:

Regulations, standards and codes of practice must include:

Regulations, codes of practice and standards may include:

Vessels may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Risk control measures may include:

include:

Permit requirements may include:

Ready for entry may include:

Personal protective clothing and equipment may include:

Entry equipment may include:

Precautions during entry may include:

Role and responsibilities of standby person/s may include:

Emergency rescue equipment may include: