RIIWHS202E Confined Space Entry Course Wollongong
RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in confined spaces
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enter and work in confined spaces in the resources and infrastructure industries.
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
We have a number of units available that relate directly with working in a confined spaces. They can be delivered as individual units or clustered as a skill set. Please contact the office on 4206 8378 to discuss options.
The unit is suitable for use in the following situations:
- confined spaces
- enclosed and partially enclosed spaces
- hot work
- storage tanks, silos, pits, pipes, shafts, ducts, transport vehicles and ships
- testing as part of issuing a work permit
- monitoring as part of working under a work permit
- open areas
- holding the gas tester by hand
- lowering the gas tester into a space, e.g. on a line.
This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.
- Plan and prepare for working in confined space
- Work in confined space
- Exit confined space
- Clean up
- Includes online theory assessments
- RIIWHS202E: Enter and work in Confined Spaces
- obtaining the required entry permit and instructions for performing work in confined spaces
- interpreting and applying workplace procedures
- applying tagging and lock out procedures
- selecting, wearing and caring for personal protective equipment
- using atmospheric monitoring devices prior to entering the confined space
- entering the confined space
- working in the confined space
- using atmospheric monitoring devices during confined space activity
- applying safe materials handling methods
- exiting the confined space
- removing tagging and lock out.
- Conducted over 1 days
- 7.00am – 3.00pm
- $350.00
- Dates available upon request
- All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
- identification must be the originals and not laminated, also add a link to Safework NSW EOI: SW08446-0718-423971.pdf
- PPE is required including safety boots and a hi-vis shirt
- Tea and Coffee are provided (if conducted at our facilities), local shops are nearby
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the commencement of training.
Theory and practical demonstrations. N.B. Mandatory online theory must be completed BEFORE any face to face training occurs. (Contact AOTA for details)
A wallet size competency card will also be issued.
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment more than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid.
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment less than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a 75% refund of fees paid. The amount retained (25%) by All Onsite Training and Assessment Services is required to cover the costs of administration and resources which will have already been committed based on the students initial intention to undertake the training.
- Students who cancel their enrolment within 1 full business day prior program commencement OR after a training program has commenced will not be entitled to a refund of fees.
- If All Onsite Training and Assessment Services cancels the training course, and is not rescheduling then a full refund will be returned to the payer.
Training/assessment can be conducted at AOTA Training Facility – 275a Princess Highway, Unanderra NSW
All equipment
All courseware and handouts
Please refer to the AOTA Student Handbook through the Student Info Menu , as well as:
MSMWHS217 – Gas test atmospheres Wollongong
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to test the working atmosphere, using electronic test apparatus, to find out if it is safe for the proposed work.
It applies to situations where an individual may be required to carry out gas testing of an atmosphere prior to entering a specific area or workspace. The competency requires the person to interpret readings and take actions based on the interpretation.
Working environment may be hazardous, unpredictable, subject to time pressure, chaotic and expose responders to risk, on land or water, by day or night. Workplace atmospheres may include visible and invisible hazards and hazardous surfaces.
The unit is suitable for use in the following situations:
- confined spaces
- enclosed and partially enclosed spaces
- hot work
- storage tanks, silos, pits, pipes, shafts, ducts, transport vehicles and ships
- testing as part of issuing a work permit
- monitoring as part of working under a work permit
- open areas
- holding the gas tester by hand
- lowering the gas tester into a space, e.g. on a line.
This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
- Prepare for gas testing
- Test gas
- Maintain equipment
- MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres
- Conducted over 1 days
- 7.00am – 3.00pm
- $100.00
- Dates available upon request
- All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
- identification must be the originals and not laminated, also add a link to Safework NSW EOI: SW08446-0718-423971.pdf
- PPE is required including safety boots and a hi-vis shirt
- Tea and Coffee are provided (if conducted at our facilities), local shops are nearby
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the commencement of training.
Theory and practical demonstrations. N.B. Mandatory online theory must be completed BEFORE any face to face training occurs. (Contact AOTA for details)
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment more than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid.
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment less than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a 75% refund of fees paid. The amount retained (25%) by All Onsite Training and Assessment Services is required to cover the costs of administration and resources which will have already been committed based on the students initial intention to undertake the training.
- Students who cancel their enrolment within 1 full business day prior program commencement OR after a training program has commenced will not be entitled to a refund of fees.
- If All Onsite Training and Assessment Services cancels the training course, and is not rescheduling then a full refund will be returned to the payer.
Training/assessment can be conducted at AOTA Training Facility – 275a Princess Highway, Unanderra NSW
All equipment
All courseware and handouts
Please refer to the AOTA Student Handbook through the Student Info Menu , as well as:
RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces and MSMWHS217 – Gas test
atmospheres Wollongong
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enter and work in confined spaces in the resources and infrastructure industries.
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
MSMWHS217: Gas test atmospheres
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to test the working atmosphere, using electronic test apparatus, to find out if it is safe for the proposed work.
It applies to situations where an individual may be required to carry out gas testing of an atmosphere prior to entering a specific area or workspace. The competency requires the person to interpret readings and take actions based on the interpretation.
Working environment may be hazardous, unpredictable, subject to time pressure, chaotic and expose responders to risk, on land or water, by day or night. Workplace atmospheres may include visible and invisible hazards and hazardous surfaces.
The unit is suitable for use in the following situations:
- confined spaces
- enclosed and partially enclosed spaces
- hot work
- storage tanks, silos, pits, pipes, shafts, ducts, transport vehicles and ships
- testing as part of issuing a work permit
- monitoring as part of working under a work permit
- open areas
- holding the gas tester by hand
- lowering the gas tester into a space, e.g. on a line.
This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.
- Plan and prepare for working in confined space permit
- Work in confined space
- Exit confined space
- Clean up
- Prepare for gas testing
- Test gas
- Maintain equipment
- RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces
- MSMWHS217 – Gas test
atmospheres with permit.
- Conducted over 1 day
- 7.00am – 3.00pm
- $450.00
- Dates available upon request
- All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
- identification must be the originals and not laminated, also add a link to Safework NSW EOI: SW08446-0718-423971.pdf
- PPE is required including safety boots and a hi-vis shirt
- Tea and Coffee are provided (if conducted at our facilities), local shops are nearby
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the commencement of training.
Theory and practical demonstrations. N.B. Mandatory online theory must be completed BEFORE any face to face training occurs. (Contact AOTA for details)
A wallet size competency card will also be issued.
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment more than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid.
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment less than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a 75% refund of fees paid. The amount retained (25%) by All Onsite Training and Assessment Services is required to cover the costs of administration and resources which will have already been committed based on the students initial intention to undertake the training.
- Students who cancel their enrolment within 1 full business day prior program commencement OR after a training program has commenced will not be entitled to a refund of fees.
- If All Onsite Training and Assessment Services cancels the training course, and is not rescheduling then a full refund will be returned to the payer.
Training/assessment can be conducted at AOTA Training Facility – 275a Princess Highway, Unanderra NSW
All equipment
All courseware and handouts
Please refer to the AOTA Student Handbook through the Student Info Menu , as well as:
The AOTA Multi-Ticket Advantage: 2- or 3-day course depending on experience; call office to arrange date
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All-In-One Compliance Package ($650.00): Don’t waste time booking separate short courses.
Our comprehensive curriculum simultaneously handles Confined Space Entry (RIIWHS202E), Gas Testing Atmospheres (MSMWHS217), Hazard Analysis (MSMWHS201), Working under Permits (MSMPER200), and Issuing Permits (MSMPER300). -
Hands-On Atmospheric Testing & Simulation: Train inside real structural mockups using electronic atmospheric test apparatuses at our Unanderra pad (275A Princes Hwy).
Fumble-free lock-out, tagging, and atmospheric monitoring protocols are learned by doing. -
Mobile On-Site Corporate Packages: We coordinate custom group compliance programs for local civil engineering crews, manufacturing networks, and shutdown personnel.
Our accredited trainers can bring our safety resources and instruction gear straight to your workplace.
Q: Why does AOTA include Gas Test Atmospheres (MSMWHS217) alongside the standard Confined Space ticket?
A: Many high-risk construction and industrial sites in the Illawarra will not allow you to enter a hazardous space or act as a standby spotter without explicit atmospheric testing credentials.
Q: How long does my Confined Space Statement of Attainment remain valid under NSW regulations?
A: While your official Statement of Attainment does not feature a fixed expiration date under the Australian Qualifications Framework, individual site regulations and SafeWork NSW Codes of Practice heavily mandate refresher training or an updated Verification of Competency (VOC) every 2 to 3 years to ensure active hazard management protocols remain precise.
Q: What administrative and equipment protocols must I comply with on training day?
A: Because this program features live, physical simulations, you must arrive at our facility wearing industry-compliant workwear—specifically steel-capped safety boots, long industrial pants, and a high-visibility shirt.