Confined Space Entry: Medium Risk & Entry Controller (CSC09)

• Definition of a confined space (HSE, C&G, Water UK NC1-NC4 classifications)

• Specified risks

• Duties under the regulations, preventing the need for entry

• Risk assessment and hazard identification

• Atmospheric hazards and gases

• Principles and use of gas detectors

• Safe systems of work and permits to work

• Roles, responsibilities, and entry controller duties

• Selection, adjustment and use of access equipment and PPE

• Inspection and use of escape breathing apparatus / response to emergency

• Control of safe entry and exit of entry team

• Prepare to work safely in medium risk confined spaces

• Enter and exit medium risk confined spaces safely

• Prepare and use the escape breathing apparatus in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

• Use equipment and tools safely, and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

• Follow procedures and work safely

• Deal with emergencies

• Use appropriate behaviour when working in medium risk confined spaces

• Understand legislation governing working in medium risk confined spaces

• Apply appropriate industry specific knowledge for working in medium risk confined space

• Direct observation of an entry into a medium risk confined space

• Written test in line with the National Occupational Standards

A 1-day re-assessment course (CSC09R) is available for those who have previously completed this course or an equivalent. Candidates are eligible to attend the refresher course for up to 6 months after the expiry of their previous certification.

A medium risk confined space is an enclosed area where there is a reasonably foreseeable possibility of a specified risk being present, such as hazardous atmospheres, trapped gases, flooding, fire, or restricted movement. These risks can be controlled through suitable risk assessments, safe systems of work, trained personnel, and appropriate equipment.

This course is suitable for operatives, technicians, engineers, maintenance personnel, utility workers, and supervisors who are required to enter medium risk confined spaces or act as an Entry Controller.

An Entry Controller is responsible for controlling access to the confined space, monitoring entry and exit procedures, ensuring permits and safety controls are in place, maintaining communication with entrants, and initiating emergency procedures if required.

Successful delegates will receive a City & Guilds accredited qualification in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces and Entry Control, demonstrating competence in accordance with recognised industry standards.

Yes. The City & Guilds qualification is widely recognised throughout the UK and is accepted across many industries including utilities, construction, facilities management, manufacturing, and water treatment.

No prior confined space qualification is normally required. However, delegates should be physically capable of undertaking practical training exercises and working in confined space environments.

Yes. Delegates who have previously completed the CSC09 course, or an equivalent qualification, can attend the 1-day CSC09R re-assessment course to refresh and reassess their knowledge and practical skills.

Yes. Delegates will learn how to inspect, prepare, and use escape breathing apparatus safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and industry best practice.

Practical training includes safe entry and exit procedures, gas detection, equipment inspections, harness fitting, use of escape breathing apparatus, communication procedures, emergency response, and Entry Controller responsibilities.

Yes. Training can be delivered at your premises using our Mobile Training Unit, allowing delegates to complete practical exercises in a realistic training environment without travelling off-site.

Low risk training covers confined spaces with minimal foreseeable risk. Medium risk training includes environments where specified risks may be present but can be controlled through safe systems of work. High risk training is intended for more hazardous environments where complex rescue arrangements and specialist breathing apparatus may be required.

Delegates should have a good understanding of workplace safety, be able to communicate effectively, and be medically fit to participate in practical confined space activities.

The course covers emergency procedures and escape breathing apparatus. However, it does not qualify delegates as a dedicated confined space rescue team. Separate rescue training courses are available for personnel responsible for rescue operations.

This qualification is commonly required within water and wastewater, utilities, construction, telecommunications, facilities management, manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure sectors.