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:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Undertake an emergency rescue operation in a confined space

E-Learning Price:

Not Available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning

Credits:

SAQA ID:

260139

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

NQF Level:

Prerequisites:

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:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target 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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