Confined Space Rescue

This course is intended for rescue personnel who are expected to undertake emergency rescues as part of their duties to enter confined spaces. Learners will be able to perform rescue operations in confined spaces by applying safe working practices and first-aid principles to rescue victims from confined spaces.

Formative assessment

Various activities will be completed during class.

Summative assessment

Written assessment to be done at the end of the course.

Course outline

At the end of the course, the learner will be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in confined spaces
  • select and operate equipment for rescues from confined spaces
  • carry out a rescue in a confined space
  • conduct briefings and compile reports.

Course information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Undertake an emergency rescue operation in a confined space
E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Not Available as E-learning
Credits: IconCredits:4
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:260139
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:5
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Breathing Apparatus Course, First Aid Level 1 and valid confined space medical certificate of fitness, issued by an occupational health practitioner (OHP) (Important note: Medical certificate of fitness to be accompanied by a lung function test)
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Any person working at height (higher than two metres from their feet to the ground, or within two metres of an edge where there is a possibility of a fall taking place).
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Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Undertake an emergency rescue operation in a confined space
Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:Not Available as Webinar
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:Not Available as Webinar
Credits: IconCredits:4
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:260139
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:5
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Breathing Apparatus Course, First Aid Level 1 and valid confined space medical certificate of fitness, issued by an occupational health practitioner (OHP) (Important note: Medical certificate of fitness to be accompanied by a lung function test)
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Any person working at height (higher than two metres from their feet to the ground, or within two metres of an edge where there is a possibility of a fall taking place).
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This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.

Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Undertake an emergency rescue operation in a confined space
Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R4 968,00 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:4 days
Credits: IconCredits:4
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:260139
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:5
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Breathing Apparatus Course, First Aid Level 1 and valid confined space medical certificate of fitness, issued by an occupational health practitioner (OHP) (Important note: Medical certificate of fitness to be accompanied by a lung function test)
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Any person working at height (higher than two metres from their feet to the ground, or within two metres of an edge where there is a possibility of a fall taking place).
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