WSQ Perform Work in Confined Space Operation (Formerly known as SOC Manhole) (PWICSO)
This unit Process Industry Framework is a generic framework that targeted at training and skill-up workers for the process industry as well related industries. The framework comprises common cross-cutting occupational skill sets for operations, supervisory and managerial level workers across all sectors of the industry. Qualifications would be designed to take into consideration needs of the industry as well as progression articulation for workers.
1. Identify duties and responsibilities of all personnel involved in confined space work under the WSH Legislations and Codes of Practice 2. Identify confined space hazards 3. Use Gas Detection Instruments for atmospheric monitoring 4. Comply with Permit-to-Work system and safe work procedures when working in confined space 5. Participate in an Emergency for confined space
The job role(s) / occupations that this unit would be relevant to may include the following parties related to / in the process industry:
Confined Space Entrant
Confined Space Attendant
Learners are assumed to:
Have basic knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Know how to use basic PPE provided at workplace
Be able to follow written and oral work instructions
Be able to listen, read, speak and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability
Skills System (ESS) level 2
Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to ES Workplace Numeracy level
2 and above.