SA060 Smart Awards – Combined Entrant and Entry Controller for Medium Risk Confined Space Training in Portadown, Northern Ireland

Duration: 2 Days
Locations: Portadown, Northern Ireland
Price: £285 (ex VAT)

OH Safety in Portadown delivers the SA060 Smart Awards Combined Entrant and Entry Controller for Medium Risk Confined Space course. This 2-day course is designed for practical users who need to enter medium risk, substantially enclosed spaces where hazardous conditions may exist.

The training equips learners with essential skills and knowledge to safely enter, operate, and exit medium risk confined spaces while following proper safety procedures and emergency protocols.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

• Practical users entering low and medium risk confined spaces
• Utility workers, construction personnel, and tradespeople operating in confined environments
• Anyone over 16 who is physically able to enter confined spaces and has a good level of spoken and written English

Course Aim

The SA060 course aims to:

• Equip learners with safe working practices for medium risk confined spaces
• Teach entry controller responsibilities and proper use of confined space equipment
• Ensure competence in responding to emergencies and implementing contingency plans

Learning Outcomes

Delegates completing the course will be able to:

• Enter, exit, and operate safely in medium risk confined spaces
• Carry out entry controller responsibilities effectively
• Use equipment and tools in line with manufacturers’ specifications
• Follow prescribed procedures for safe working
• Respond to emergencies using escape and emergency equipment
• Follow contingency plans and safety protocols

Training Methods

• Classroom-based tutorials
• Hands-on demonstrations
• Practical exercises in simulated confined space environments

PPE Requirements

Delegates must wear suitable personal protective equipment, including:

• Safety footwear
• Hard hat with chin strap
• Hand protection (gloves)
• Hi-visibility clothing
• Eye protection
• Coveralls
• Correctly fitting mask or hood meeting industry standards
• Ear protection

Accreditation

Upon successful completion, delegates receive a Smart Awards SA060 Certificate, valid for 3 years, demonstrating competence in medium risk confined space entry and control.