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 On 1 September 2026 it was superseded on the National Register by RIIWHS202 Enter and work in confined spaces (equivalent).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.
This refresher version of RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces is designed for workers who already hold the unit, or an equivalent Statement of Attainment, and need to refresh their competency for workplace, site or compliance requirements.
Forky Stick delivers RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces refresher training as an online distance course with self-paced learning and trainer support. This flexible format allows learners to complete training and assessment around work and personal commitments.
On successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces issued by Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
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 maintenance, inspection or construction activities
- Personnel required to maintain competency in RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
- Workers in mining, civil construction, utilities and infrastructure environments
- Standby personnel or safety observers supporting confined space entry operations
- Workers returning to roles where confined space entry competency is required
What You’ll Learn
- Plan and prepare for RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
- Identify confined spaces and associated hazards
- Apply control measures and follow confined space entry procedures
- Work safely in accordance with confined space entry permits
- Use appropriate PPE and safety equipment
- Maintain communication with standby personnel
- Follow emergency procedures and evacuation requirements
- Complete post-entry documentation and reporting
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
- Delivery
- Online, self-paced
- Duration
- Online, self-paced
- 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. However, this refresher course is designed for workers who already hold the unit and need to update their competency.
- Assessment
- Competency is assessed through theory tasks and questioning aligned to RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces.
- Fee
- $150. 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.