
Confined Space Entry: Medium Risk & Entry Controller (CSC09)
This City & Guilds accredited course is designed for individuals working in medium risk confined space environments where there is a reasonably foreseeable chance that a specified risk may be present. The course teaches the essential procedures for working in confined spaces safely, ensuring that participants are fully prepared to work safely in medium risk confined spaces.
Participants will learn to safely enter and exit confined spaces, and be trained in the use of escape breathing apparatus for emergency situations. The course includes:
- Dealing with emergencies and managing emergency situations
- Risk assessment and preparing for work in medium risk confined spaces
- The role of the entry controller and the importance of designated responsibilities
- Using equipment and tools safely within confined space environments
For those who have already completed the 2-day CSC09 course or an equivalent, a 1-day re-assessment course (CSC09R) is available to refresh and reassess their knowledge.
Flexible Training Options
Training can be delivered on-site using our Mobile Training Unit, allowing your team to receive hands-on training in their familiar work environment for added convenience.

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
- Selection, adjustment and use of access equipment and PPE
- Inspection and use of escape breathing apparatus / response to emergency
- Control of safe entry and exit of entry team
Learning Outcomes
- Prepare to work safely in medium risk confined spaces
- Enter and exit medium risk confined spaces safely
- Prepare and use the escape breathing apparatus in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
- Use equipment and tools safely, and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
- Follow procedures and work safely
- Deal with emergencies
- Use appropriate behaviour when working in medium risk confined spaces
- Understand legislation governing working in medium risk confined spaces
- Apply appropriate industry specific knowledge for working in medium risk confined space
Important
A 1-day re-assessment course (CSC09R) is available for those previously completed this course or equivalent.
Course Assessment
- Direct observation of an entry into a medium risk confined space
- Written test in line with the National Occupational Standards

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Two 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 6160-09 available
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Energy & Utility Skills quality assured against National Occupational Standards
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1-day re-assessment course (CSC09R) is available