Course
6150-04 Level 3 Award in Top Man / Person for High Risk Confined Spaces: Water
Aim
The aim of this unit is to assess learners in acting as top man / person in a high risk confined space environment. It involves overseeing a work team preparing to work safely and entering and exiting the confined space safely. The unit also assesses learners monitoring procedures and deal with emergencies.
There is also a behavioural emphasis on the candidate undertaking the assessment in an efficient and safe manner.
Learning outcomes
Prepare to act as a safety attendant for teams working in confined spaces
Oversee safe entry and exit to confined spaces
Monitor work team to ensure procedures are followed
Deal with emergencies
Use appropriate behaviour for working in medium risk confined spaces
Understand legislation governing working in medium risk confined spaces
Apply relevant industry standards for working in high risk confined spaces
Assessment
This unit will be assessed by:
Direct observation of the learner overseeing work in a high risk confined space
A written test paper.
Validity
3 years