Skill set Outline
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Confined space work team
Confined space work team
Skill set
National Code
MSMSS00014
MSMSS00014
State Code
AD586
AD586
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
02/06/2016
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
96
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 02/06/2016 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
Persons entering a confined space must do so in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard. This Skill Set provides the competencies required for confined space entry.
Pathway Information
These units of competency can provide credit towards Certificates II and III in PMA Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Target Group
Where members of a work team are expected to undertake multiple roles in regard to the confined space entry, then they must be competent in all those roles. This Skill Set is targeted at such a work team. This training would occur before starting work requiring entry to a confined space. This may occur either as part of safety training to work on the site or more commonly as separate training after initial safety induction.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from MSM Manufacturing Training Package meet the minimum industry requirements for members of a confined space work team.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXO17 | MSMPER205 | Enter confined space | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXO18 | MSMPER202 | Observe permit work | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC65 | MSMPER200 | Work in accordance with an issued permit | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
