Prepare yourself with the knowledge and technical skills to effectively plan, observe and safely enter a confined space.
To give our students the best possible learning experience, we have designed fit for purpose training centres that encourage and support all learners. Our centres combine classroom training with practical “real workplace" scenarios using the latest industry approved equipment. If you would prefer we come to you,our trainers can deliver training at your site or we can utilise a local venue.
Prepare yourself with the knowledge and technical skills to determine if a suitable atmosphere exists to conduct work safely.
Unit standards covered: 25510 and 3058
Use self-contained breathing apparatus to undertake operational duties in potentially harmful environments, such as ammonia, waste water or other hazardous atmospheres.
Unit standard covered: 25044
Ensure your knowledge of using breathing apparatus to undertake operational duties is up to date with the latest industry standards.
Refresh unit standard: 25044
Students must have units reported previously on their NZQA Record of Achievement to be refreshed on this training course
Swift reaction to rescue applications, including the extraction of personnel from hazardous environments and confined spaces, can be lifesaving
Unit standards covered: 25044, 3272
Prepare yourself with the knowledge and technical skills to effectively plan, observe and safely enter a confined space.
Unit standards covered: 17599, 18426 and 25510.
Optional unit standards: 3058, 19207 and 18037
Confined Space Training Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about confined space and gas detection training in New Zealand.
Safety 'n Action offers a comprehensive range of confined space and gas detection courses, including Confined Space and Gas Detection, Confined Space - Entrant Only, Atmospheric Testing and Gas Detection, Safety Observer, Breathing Apparatus Operational, Breathing Apparatus Rescue, refresher courses, and industry-specific training. Courses are delivered face to face at training centres across New Zealand or at your workplace for company bookings.
Anyone who enters, supervises, observes, or performs work in a confined space should complete appropriate confined space training. This includes workers in construction, manufacturing, utilities, wastewater, energy, food processing, infrastructure, maintenance, and industrial operations.
Yes. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, PCBUs must ensure workers are trained, competent, and able to safely carry out confined space work. Employers must identify hazards, implement safe systems of work, and provide appropriate training before workers enter confined spaces.
You'll learn how to identify confined space hazards, complete entry permits, conduct atmospheric testing, use gas detection equipment, understand entrant and observer responsibilities, implement emergency procedures, and safely plan and carry out confined space work using industry best practice.
Atmospheric testing checks whether the air inside a confined space is safe before entry. It identifies hazards such as oxygen deficiency, toxic gases, or flammable atmospheres. Workers are trained to use gas detection equipment correctly, interpret readings, and respond safely if hazardous conditions are detected.
The full Confined Space and Gas Detection course includes NZQA Unit Standards 17599 (Plan a Confined Space Entry), 18426 (Demonstrate Knowledge of Hazards Associated with Confined Spaces), and 25510 (Operate an Atmospheric Testing Device). Additional elective unit standards are available for specific industries.
Some confined space courses require participants to have at least three months of relevant industry experience before attending. Entry requirements may vary depending on the course, so it's important to check the course information or contact Safety 'n Action before booking.
Safety 'n Action delivers confined space and gas detection training nationwide through its training centres, and trainers can also deliver courses onsite at your workplace or another suitable location for company bookings.
Course duration depends on the training selected. The full Confined Space and Gas Detection course is delivered over two days (16 hours), while refresher training and specialist courses may be shorter depending on the learning outcomes.
Yes. Safety 'n Action provides onsite confined space and gas detection training for businesses throughout New Zealand. Company training can be delivered at your workplace using practical scenarios that reflect your work environment, making it an efficient option for training multiple employees.
The Confined Space Entrant Only course focuses on the hazards, controls, and responsibilities of workers entering confined spaces. The full Confined Space and Gas Detection course provides more comprehensive training, including confined space planning, atmospheric testing, gas detection equipment, permit systems, emergency procedures, and additional NZQA unit standards for workers responsible for planning and monitoring confined space entries.
