ICTQual Level 2 Award in Work in Confined Space

The ICTQual Level 2 Award in Work in Confined Space combines theoretical knowledge, safety procedures, practical exercises, and assessment through an approved training centre to confirm learner competence.

• ICTQual AB Level 2 award qualification

• Designed for workers in or around confined spaces

• Covers legal duties, hazards, risk assessment, and safe systems of work

• Includes practical confined space skills and simulated exercises

• Includes emergency procedures, rescue planning, and communication

• Assessment through approved training centres with required pass criteria

The ICTQual Level 2 Award in Work in Confined Space is designed for individuals who work in or around confined spaces in industrial, construction, utilities, maintenance, and emergency service environments. It provides learners with essential knowledge and practical skills for safe entry, safe working, hazard control, and emergency preparedness.

• Provides essential training for safe work in confined spaces

• Supports compliance with confined space safety requirements

• Builds competence in hazard identification and risk assessment

• Develops practical skills for safe entry and controlled work

• Strengthens emergency response and rescue awareness

• Supports safer and more efficient workplace operations

Learners will develop the knowledge and practical ability required to recognize confined space hazards, follow safe systems of work, use equipment correctly, and respond to emergency situations.

• Understand the definition, characteristics, and types of confined spaces

• Understand relevant health and safety legislation and workplace responsibilities

• Identify common confined space hazards and conduct risk assessments

• Apply safe working practices, including permit-to-work and isolation procedures

• Select, use, and maintain appropriate PPE and atmospheric monitoring equipment

• Apply emergency procedures, communication methods, teamwork, and practical confined space skills

This course is suitable for individuals who work in or around confined spaces and need the knowledge and practical skills to perform work safely in controlled confined space environments.

• Construction workers

• Utility workers

• Maintenance staff

• Emergency responders

• Health and safety personnel

• Workers involved in confined space entry, monitoring, support, or safety control

Learners should meet the entry requirements needed to participate safely and effectively in theoretical and practical confined space training.

• Participants should be at least 18 years old, physically fit, in good health, and able to understand the language of instruction

• Participants should have basic literacy and numeracy skills, and may be required to provide fitness confirmation or bring required PPE depending on training provider policy

Assessment is conducted through approved training centres and is designed to confirm both theoretical understanding and practical competence in working safely in confined spaces.

• Written or oral assessments to confirm theoretical knowledge

• Practical assessments in simulated or controlled confined space environments

• Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions

• Minimum required assessment score of 75%

Successful completion can support further professional development, advanced confined space training, and wider health and safety career progression.

• ICTQual Level 3 Award in Working in Confined Spaces

• Specialized confined space courses, including hazardous materials, atmospheric monitoring, and advanced rescue techniques

• Broader health and safety qualifications such as NEBOSH and IOSH courses

• Progression toward roles such as safety supervisor, confined space rescue specialist, environmental technician, or health and safety officer