This course is RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces. On 1 September 2026 it was superseded on the National Register by RIIWHS202 Enter and work in confined spaces (equivalent). What changed: Supersedes and is equivalent. RIIWHS202E remains on Forky Stick's scope of registration, and this page describes RIIWHS202E.
Overview
RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces covers the skills and knowledge required to safely enter, work in and exit confined spaces in the resources and infrastructure industries. The unit includes planning and preparing for confined space entry, identifying hazards and risks, implementing control measures, working in accordance with confined space permits and procedures, monitoring conditions during work activities and completing post-entry processes.
RIIWHS202E applies to those working in operational roles. It is suited to workers who need to enter and work in confined spaces under workplace procedures and supervision while taking responsibility for the quality of their work outcomes.
Forky Stick delivers RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces via blended learning, combining online pre-course theory with one day of face-to-face practical training and assessment at Forky Stick’s Rockhampton facility.
On successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces from Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
This course does not result in a High Risk Work Licence. Licensing, legislative and site-specific requirements for RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces may vary between employers, sites, states and territories. Confirm requirements with your workplace or the relevant authority before enrolling.
Who This Course Is For
- Workers who enter or work in confined spaces as part of their job role
- Personnel involved in maintenance, construction, utilities, mining or infrastructure activities
- Workers who need nationally recognised confined space competency for site entry or compliance purposes
- Standby personnel or safety observers supporting confined space entry operations
- Learners seeking a Statement of Attainment in RIIWHS202E for operational site roles
What You’ll Learn
- Plan and prepare for RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
- Obtain and apply confined space documentation, permits and procedures
- Identify hazards, risks and environmental issues and apply control measures
- Select and use appropriate PPE, tools, signage, barriers and rescue equipment
- Enter and work in confined spaces in line with permit requirements
- Test and monitor the atmosphere for harmful elements and maintain communication with standby personnel
- Apply tagging and lock-out procedures correctly
- Exit the confined space safely and complete post-entry checks, clean-up and records
Units of Competency
This course delivers 1 nationally recognised unit of competency:
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
- Class size
- Maximum of 6 students per practical class
- Delivery
- Blended: online learning with face-to-face training and assessment
- Duration
- 1 day
- Face-to-face
- 1 day of face-to-face training and assessment
- Time to complete
- Up to 12 months from commencement
- Prerequisites
- There are no formal training package prerequisites for RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces.
- Assessment
- Competency is assessed through theory tasks, practical activities, questioning and supporting evidence aligned to RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces. Assessment covers planning and preparing for confined space work, complying with entry permit requirements, testing and monitoring the atmosphere, maintaining communication, exiting safely, and completing post-entry documentation and housekeeping.
- Fee
- $210. Reassessment, extension and refund terms are set out in our Fee Administration and Refund Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab).
- Outcome
- Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces.
- Support and entry needs
- All learners complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment before enrolment. If you need learning, language, literacy, digital or other support, contact us before you book on 07 4922 1060. See our Access and Equity Policy (Word document). Three forms of identification are required at enrolment. Gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, high visibility vest and other required PPE are provided for training activities. Students must provide their own steel-capped safety boots.