Confined Spaces for Managers - Training Course (Ireland & Northern Ireland)

Duration: 1 Day
Locations: Portadown, Northern Ireland | Dublin, Ireland | On Site
Price: £170 (ex VAT) | €195

Manage confined space operations safely, legally and confidently.
This classroom-based course provides managers, supervisors and team leaders with the essential knowledge to plan, supervise and oversee confined space work in compliance with current legislation across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for anyone responsible for managing, supervising or planning confined space work, including those required to write:

• Safe Systems of Work
• Risk Assessments
• Method Statements
• Rescue Plans
• Permit-to-Work systems
• Suitable roles include:

Team Leaders • Supervisors • Managers • Safety Officers • Project Managers

Note: This is a theory-based course and does not include a practical confined space entry exercise.

Course Aim

To provide managers with the knowledge needed to:

• Identify confined space hazards
• Understand and interpret relevant legislation
• Implement safe working practices
• Produce compliant Safe Systems of Work for confined space operations

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define what a confined space is
• Recognise environmental, atmospheric, mechanical and operational hazards
• Understand legal requirements and best practice guidance for Ireland & NI
• Apply regulations effectively within your organisation
• Low, medium and high-risk confined space categories
• Differences in required controls, supervision and equipment
• Gain awareness of equipment typically used in confined space entry, including:
  • Gas detection monitors
  • Rescue harnesses
  • Tripod & winch systems
  • Escape BA
  • Full breathing apparatus
  • Airline systems
• Learn how to create documentation that is legally compliant and operationally effective:
  • Risk Assessments
  • Method Statements
  • Permit-to-Work systems
• Understand the key elements of a safe and effective confined space rescue plan
• Identify required training pathways for confined space operatives

Course Format

• Classroom-based training
• Tutor-led presentations
• Group discussion and scenario-based learning
• Assessment through written exercises

Certification

Successful participants will receive a Confined Space for Managers Certificate, demonstrating competence in confined space planning and oversight.
Certificates are typically valid for 3 years (or as required by your organisation or governing standar