
Confined Space Entry: High Risk (CSC03)
This City & Guilds High Risk Confined Space Entry course is designed for individuals working in confined space environments that feature non-standard entries, which make rescue difficult. This confined space training is essential for anyone involved in environments where complex entry procedures and specific rescue arrangements are required.
This course covers:
- High-risk confined space entry procedures and managing work-specific controls
- The use of self-contained open-circuit breathing apparatus
- Specialist detection equipment and resuscitation equipment
- Ensuring the presence of designated personnel responsible for controlling entry and dealing with emergencies (6160-04)
Flexible Training Options
Training can be delivered in Eurosafe Training Academy in Sheffield, or on your site using our Mobile Training Unit for added convenience, allowing your team to receive hands-on training in their familiar work environment..

Course Contents
- Definition of a confined space (HSE, C&G, Water UK NC1-NC4 classifications)
- Specified risks
- Duties under the regulations, preventing the need for entry
- Risk assessment and hazard identification
- Atmospheric hazards and gases
- Principles and use of gas detectors
- Safe systems of work and permits to work
- Roles, responsibilities and entry controller duties
- Inspection and use escape sets and working breathing apparatus
- Pre-use checks of equipment including correct donning and adjustment of harnesses
- Inspection and applications of tripods, winches and fall arrest equipment
Learning Outcomes
- Prepare to work safely in high risk confined spaces
- Enter and exit high risk confined spaces safely
- Prepare and use self-contained open circuit breathing apparatus in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
- Use equipment and tools safely, and in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
- Follow procedures and work safely
- Deal with emergencies
- Use appropriate behaviour when working in high risk confined spaces
- Understand legislation governing working in high risk confined spaces
- Apply appropriate industry specific knowledge for working in high risk confined spaces
Important
Important: Candidates will be required to prove they can achieve a face seal when using the Breathing Apparatus. In accordance with HSG53, tight-fitting RPE will only provide effective protection if the wearer is clean shaven.
Course Assessment
- Direct observation of an entry into a high risk confined space
- Written test in line with the National Occupational Standards

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Three Days
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Maximum of 8 people
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Training Academy or on-site
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Eurosafe Certificate
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Valid for 3 years
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City & Guilds L2 6160-03 available
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In accordance with Confined Space Regulations 1997 and National Occupational Standards