Confined Space & Gas Detection Course

Course Information

Course Information

$500.00

per person excl gst

Course Units

NZQA 18426 NZQA 17599 NZQA 25510

Duration

16 hours (2 days).
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Location

At our training centre.

Attendee Numbers

Maximum of 12.
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Course Description

This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and technical skills to plan, observe, and enter a confined space complying with the confined space standard. It will also cover gas testing to ensure a safe atmosphere and the practical implementation of the three types of emergency rescue procedures, gas testing, and confined space entry (various scenarios).

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Identify legal responsibilities when planning a confined space entry and complete the required documentation for a confined space entry – Permits, JSA, TA, SWMS.
  • Identify hazards and controls within confined spaces.
  • Develop an emergency procedure plan for a confined space and conduct confined space rescues.
  • Provide definitions and examples of confined spaces and categories and risks within confined spaces.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of monitoring and confined space testing requirements.
  • Describe the responsibilities and duties of people entering or conducting observation duties for a confined space (safety observers).
  • Demonstrate knowledge of atmospheric testing in potentially hazardous environments to ensure a suitable atmosphere exists to work safely.
  • Conduct gas tests, interpret and respond to gas test results, in an energy and chemical plant.
  • Conduct atmospheric tests and interpret and respond to atmospheric testing results.

Entry Criteria

Numeracy and Literacy: To complete the assessments, all students must be able to write, speak, and understand basic English.

Upcoming Courses

Monday, 20th April 2026

April 20, 2026 7:30 am
April 21, 2026 3:30 pm
Classic Flyers, 9 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
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Wednesday, 3 June 2026

June 3, 2026 7:30 am
June 4, 2026 12:00 am
Classic Flyers, 9 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
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Thursday, 30th July 2026

July 30, 2026 12:00 am
July 31, 2026 12:00 am
Classic Flyers, 9 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
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william lightfoot director of suresafety nz

William Lightfoot

HSE Specialist Trainer & Advisor

William is an experienced safety leader and trainer with 15+ years delivering impactful workplace compliance solutions.