Introduction
Confined Space Entry Refresher Training – for when you need to refresh your skills and knowledge to work or go inside a limited or confined space. Our practical confined space entry refresher training is specifically aimed at updating and ensuring your currency in the specific Unit of Competency for RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in Confined Spaces. As such the training runs over half a day and is focused on a review of confined spaces knowledge, a critical knowledge assessment and fundamental practical.
This refresher confined space training is for those who hold current valid units of competency for Confined Space Entry and are looking to refresh their knowledge. It is not intended to replace the full confined space entry training and associated training of Working within Issued Permits and Gas Test Atmosphere training. Important pre-requisites apply to this course – as detailed below. If you are looking to undertake the Work Permit and Breathing Apparatus elements of this course please review the full Confined Space Entry Training
Course Dates
- UOC: RIIWHS202E - Enter and work in Confined Spaces
- Cost: From $199
- Duration: 1/2 Day (4 hrs)
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| Start Date | End Date | Time | Location | Avail. Spaces | Course Cost | Self Funded | Multi Enrolments |
| 03/03/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 28/04/2026 | 28/04/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 26/05/2026 | 26/05/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 23/06/2026 | 23/06/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 21/07/2026 | 21/07/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 18/08/2026 | 18/08/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 15/09/2026 | 15/09/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 13/10/2026 | 13/10/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 10/11/2026 | 10/11/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 08/12/2026 | 08/12/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 |
| Start Date | End Date | Time | Location | Avail. Spaces | Course Cost | Self Funded | Multi Enrolments |
| 03/03/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 28/04/2026 | 28/04/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 26/05/2026 | 26/05/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 23/06/2026 | 23/06/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 21/07/2026 | 21/07/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 18/08/2026 | 18/08/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 15/09/2026 | 15/09/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 13/10/2026 | 13/10/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 10/11/2026 | 10/11/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 | ||
| 08/12/2026 | 08/12/2026 | 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm | GLADSTONE | 10 | $215.00 |
Introduction
Course Details
Price
From $199
Duration
1/2 Day (4 hrs)
Locations
Refresh
2-3 yrs
Delivery Methods
- Classroom
- In-person
- Groups
Unit Of Competency
RIIWHS202E - Enter and work in Confined Spaces
Training Prerequisites
Our Confined Space Entry Refresher Course is based on the full Confined Space Training but focused on the specific confined space unit of competency only. As such, Confined Space Refresher Training in a half day course involving both theoretical refresher, assessment and focused practical within the simulated environments at our custom built (or mobile) training centres. While this is a refresher and thus shorter safety course, our experience in teaching together with the required pre-requisites help ensure you authentically refresh your key knowledge in the potentially risky environment of confined spaces. On successfully completing this training you then receive the Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in Confined Spaces.
This course is not suitable if you are unable to provide evidence of having signed on to a confined space related work risk assessment and work permit. This is required, along with a current (2 yrs/ or as per your site policies) Confined Space Entry Statement of Attainment. Both are mandatory requirements to be able to participate in this training. Please see the Mandatory Requirements below.
Following the structure of the Confined Space Entry training, you will review your knowledge of the most critical areas within the following topics, including but not limited to:
- Explanation of What is a Confined Space, Confined Space Hazards, Unsafe Oxygen Levels and Atmospheric Hazards. Inc Effect of Irrespirable Atmospheres on the Respiratory System.
- Work Safely and Health and Safety Rules including an understanding of Technical and Safety Information including Your Work Details, Work Method Statements, Permits, safety and emergency Response Planning
- How to Isolate the Confined Space and select / Inspect Equipment
- Guidelines and Tallies, Communication Equipment, Lifting and Lowering Devices, Fire Fighting Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Respiratory and Atmospheric Testing, Monitoring and Rescue equipment
- Practical training in how to Gain Access to the Confined Space, applying relevant hazard checks before Entering the space.
- Actually working in the confined space and
- Exiting and returning the confined space to Service / reviewing post activity tasks
If you successfully complete this confined space entry refresher course, you will receive a certificate which indicates the Statement of Attainments as recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This is a nationally recognised certification. The Statement is issued by us, Harness Energy (RTO 40521).
The Confined Space ‘Statement of Attainment’ is for the Nationally Accredited Units of Competency –
- RIIWHS202E – Enter And Work In Confined Space
The certificate is usually needed as evidence for your employer for safety and compliance requirements.
Course Prerequisites
To participate in this refresher training you are required to:
- Provide a copy of a Risk Assessment and relevant confined space work permit that you have signed on to which is in line with this training eg undertaking a specific working task conducted in a confined space. This is required prior to the start of the course or to bring with you on the day of training. Note that if these are not viewed as suitable by the Harness Trainer, you will not be able to participate in the short refresher training course.
- You must also have a current valid Confined Space Entry Statement of Attainment – for the current Unit of Competency. Superseded Units of Competency are not considered current. If you have an out of date Unit of Competency, it is recommended that you do the full working at heights course first.
All Confined Space equipment is provided | Wear suitable PPE including closed in shoes | Please check the general important information (relevant to ALL courses) contained in Important Course Requirements page linked
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Harness, we provide the refresher training for confined space entry. It is a half day training course but specific and relevant mandatory prerequisites in place to enable you to attend. This training has a public schedule associated.
“Re-training or refresher training should be provided as appropriate for a particular workplace. The frequency of this training should depend on how often workers are required to carry out tasks associated with entering or working in confined spaces. Records of all training provided to workers in relation to confined space work must be kept for 2 years” (Note: This information was reproduced from the Australian standards Confined Spaces Code of Practice Feb 2016. See Further Information in the downloads section of this page)
The Confined spaces Code of Practice is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (the WHS Act). It applies to anyone who is a duty holder in this area. It covers an explanation of areas that must be, are required or is mandatory from a legal perspective. It also includes codes which are recommended. You can read the code HERE: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/72628/confined-spaces-cop-2021.pdf
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Important supporting information for Confined Space Entry Training
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