Working in Confined Spaces Awareness Training

🦺 Working in Confined Space Awareness Training Course
🕒 Duration:
Around half a day (3-4 Hours).
📍 Location:
– TL Training (Ellesmere Port)
– Your Site (Nationwide)
– eLearning Available (Online)
📝 Course Overview
This Confined Space Awareness Training course helps delegates understand the hazards, regulations, and safe working practices for confined spaces.
Delivered as a half-day, instructor-led session, it gives learners the essential knowledge to identify confined spaces, assess risks, and implement control measures — without entering the space.
The course follows the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and is ideal for anyone who may work near or supervise confined-space activities, ensuring compliance and improved site safety.
🎯 Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for:
Workers who may enter or work near confined spaces
Supervisors or managers responsible for overseeing confined-space tasks
Maintenance engineers, construction teams, and utilities personnel
Anyone needing a basic understanding of confined-space safety
💬 Request a Quote Today
We schedule courses on-demand to fit your team’s availability.
Please complete the form below to request your preferred date, start time, and location — a member of our sales team will confirm availability and send a quote.
Prefer to speak to someone?
📞 Call: 0151 343 0588 or 📧 Email: [email protected].
📘 More Information
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
Identify confined spaces and understand their hazards
Recognise common risks such as oxygen deficiency and toxic atmospheres
Understand entry and exit procedures and safe work systems
Know how to use PPE and atmospheric monitoring equipment correctly
Follow emergency procedures and understand rescue planning
Comply with UK regulations including the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
The course covers:
Definition and characteristics of confined spaces
Legal duties and the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
Hazard identification and risk assessment
Entry, exit, and permit-to-work procedures
Atmospheric testing and monitoring
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection
Emergency planning and rescue arrangements
Case studies and real-life examples
To ensure the course runs safely and effectively, all delegates should:
Be aged 16 or over
Have a good understanding of spoken and written English
Be physically capable of taking part in any demonstrations or light practical activities
No prior experience or formal qualifications are required — all courses start with the fundamentals and build knowledge step by step.
Each course is limited to a maximum of 6 delegates per session to ensure a safe, effective learning environment and plenty of one-to-one support from the instructor.
We recommend a minimum of 3–4 delegates per session to encourage meaningful group discussion and shared learning experiences.
We want everyone to feel confident and supported—tell us what you need and we’ll do our best to help.
Reasonable adjustments: We can provide adjustments (e.g., extra time, rest breaks, adapted assessment methods) in line with awarding-body rules—without compromising safety or competence.
How to request: Tell us about any learning, access, health or language needs before the course so we can plan support.
Examples of support: Larger-print materials, quieter seating, alternative demonstration positions, scheduled breaks, adapted practical roles.
Health considerations: Please let us know about injuries, mobility limits, pregnancy or conditions that may affect practicals; we’ll tailor activities where safe to do so.
Venue access: Our centre has step-free access, accessible toilets and parking; on-site training can be adapted to your space—ask us for specific arrangements.
Prefer online training?
You can complete our Confined Space Awareness eLearning course at your own pace with instant access and certification.
📍 Location & Contact Details
TL Training Centre, The Technology Centre, Ellesmere Port — just off Junction 8 (M53).
📞 Telephone: 0151 343 0588
📧 Email: [email protected]
🏢 Prefer on-site training? We’ve got you covered.
We can deliver most of our courses nationwide at your premises, saving you time and travel.
Training can be tailored to your site, equipment, and working environment to make it as relevant as possible.
To arrange a session or get a tailored quote, simply complete the Request a Quote form below and our team will be in touch within one working day.
⭐ Meet the instructors

Dave
With over two decades in fire and rescue, Dave makes complex topics clear and engaging, ensuring learners understand their responsibilities when working near confined spaces.

Paul
An experienced firefighter and trainer, Paul brings over 20 years of hands-on experience to his safety courses — making abrasive wheels training clear, practical and relevant to everyday work.
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🗣️ Customer Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 77 reviews Posted on Google Henry Ward4 August 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My experience with TL training has been fantastic, my first visit was to complete a refresher course on a counterbalance and my second visit was a 2 week RTITB instructor course with Ian Tedd, the place has a really relaxed but safe training environment, and occasionally the director Trev would make time to pop in and check in, fantastic outfit and well run by all involved, couldn’t recommend a better place for all your training needs. Thanks again TL trainingPosted on Google Dawid21 July 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent instructors and great training site. Had the pleasure of doing my novice FLT course with Gwynn, who was very patient with me and the two other people on the course, he gave us all the information we needed to pass first time, great banter too. One of the best instructors I've received training from. Recommend this place to anyone looking for the training they offer.Posted on Google Kenneth Parke29 June 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just completed my Counterbalance refresher with Alistair today. His approach was very professional and made me feel at ease which helped me a great deal. I would highly recommend this facility.Posted on Google Dawid K.19 June 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best instructors i ever had. All of them very friendly. I can highly recommend this place! 5/5*Posted on Google Przemyslaw Wilanowski26 May 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great course and amazing instructors Les and Alister. Thank you so much for both of you! Passed exam's for 2 trucks in one week :)Posted on Google Gary Clarke2 April 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend TL Training as I passed my HGV class 1 licence through them. Many thanks to Dave who planned the training and thanks to Craig the training instructor. I found Craig to be an excellent and knowledgeable instructor who was amiable, relaxed and patient throughout all of my training. Thank you so much.Posted on Google Aled Schutzmann16 March 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Recently undertook my Forklift training with ‘TL Training’. J.S was our instructor for the duration of the 4 day course, who’s highly knowledgeable and was happy to answer any questions or issue we had regarding the training. The course given was excellent and j.s was highly approachable all week. I Would massively recommend anyone to come to TL Training who has a course/training programme that they need to complete.Posted on Google Nick Crehan16 March 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just completed and passed a FLT course via J.s at tl training, 5/5 experience.Posted on Google Stephen Murphy10 March 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Done my FLT Counterbalance and Reach here, Great environment to learn in , our instructor Alistair was a great laugh and made the learning feel easy.
🦺 Working in Confined Space Awareness Training Course
🕒 Duration:
Around half a day (3-4 Hours).
📍 Location:
– TL Training (Ellesmere Port)
– Your Site (Nationwide)
– eLearning Available (Online)