Course Overview
This course is designed to train confined rescuer to be competence on carrying out his/her appointment & duties as a confined space rescuer for confined space operations. It is also addressed to the local legislative requirement under the following;
- WSH (Confined Space) Regulation 2009
- Singapore Standard (SS) 568 – 2011
- Technical Advisory on working in confined space
Target Audience
Confined Space Rescuer
Learning Objective
- Understand the legal requirement for confined space operations as an appointed confined space rescuer
- Understand his/her duties as a appointed confined space rescuer
- Be able to communicate effectively with the confined space team
- Be able to use specialised equipment for rescue (B.A / Lifting & Lowering devices)
- Be able to package the casualty in a stretcher
- Be able to conduct rescue in vertical & horizontal type of confined spaces
Assumed Skills & Knowledge
Participants attending this course shall meet & fulfill the following;
- Min. WSQ perform work in confined space operations
- Work at height course for worker or higher
- Recommended Workplace, Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) level 4 and above;
- Physically fit
Delivery Method
- Classroom delivery – theory
- Role play (PTW)
- Practical delivery – hands on
Class Ratio
1 Facilitator to 8 Learners (min 4)
Course Duration
2 days – 20hrs (including assessment 1hr)
Assessment Method
Competency based –
- Theory Test (MCQ) – 20 questions
- Continual assessment by trainer