Confined Space Trainer Course
Accredited 2-Day Confined Space Safety Training Qualification
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Accredited Confined Space Trainer Course
This accredited Confined Space Trainer course qualifies you to deliver confined space safety training to workers who enter or work near confined spaces. Working in confined spaces is one of the most hazardous activities in industry, and the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 require all workers to receive appropriate training from a competent person.
The 2-day programme covers confined space legislation, risk assessment, safe systems of work including permits to work, atmospheric testing, emergency rescue procedures, PPE and rescue equipment, and practical training delivery skills.
The course is available at venues across the UK and via live Zoom. In-house delivery is available for organisations with 6 or more delegates.
What You Will Learn
Who Should Attend the Confined Space Trainer Course
This course is designed for experienced confined space workers and supervisors who wish to become qualified trainers, including:
- •Health and safety managers and advisors in construction and utilities
- •Site supervisors and team leaders with confined space experience
- •Facilities managers responsible for confined space operations
- •Safety officers in water treatment, oil and gas, and manufacturing
- •Local authority workers managing underground infrastructure
- •Freelance health and safety consultants offering confined space training
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Why teach Confined Space?
Confined space accidents are among the most deadly in the UK. The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 require all workers entering confined spaces to be properly trained.
15
Workers killed in confined space accidents in the UK each year
60%
Of confined space fatalities involve would-be rescuers
50%
Of confined space incidents caused by oxygen deficiency
£2.1 billion
Annual cost of confined space incidents to UK businesses
1 in 3
Confined space entries made without a permit-to-work system
95%
Of confined space fatalities are preventable with proper training
Source: HSE Statistics 2023/24
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What Our Students Say
"Excellent course, very well structured and the trainer was knowledgeable and engaging. I feel fully prepared to deliver training in my workplace."
Sarah Mitchell
HR Manager, NHS Trust
Edinburgh · November 2024
"Outstanding training experience. The practical elements were particularly valuable and I now have the confidence to train my colleagues effectively."
James Robertson
Health & Safety Officer, Construction Ltd
Glasgow · October 2024
"Very professional and thorough. The course exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend Abertay Training to anyone looking to become a qualified trainer."
Emma Thompson
Team Leader, Care Home Group
Dundee · September 2024
"Great course content and delivery. The materials provided are excellent and will be very useful when I deliver training to my team."
Michael Chen
Operations Manager, Manufacturing Co
Aberdeen · August 2024
"Brilliant experience from start to finish. The online booking was easy, the venue was excellent, and the training itself was first class."
Lisa Anderson
Training Coordinator, Local Authority
Perth · July 2024
