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From atmospheric gas testing and hazard controls to permit procedures and emergency response planning, our Launceston confined spaces course gives workers the practical skills and nationally recognised certification required to safely enter and work in confined spaces.
Contact our team today to secure a training date or arrange group training at our Prospect facility. Keystone funding may be available for eligible Tasmanian workers.
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Course details
Launceston’s manufacturing, construction, agribusiness, and logistics sectors regularly place workers in confined spaces, from process vessels and enclosed plant areas to underground service infrastructure and storage silos. Under WorkSafe Tasmania requirements, anyone who enters or works in a confined space must hold nationally recognised training and operate under a documented permit-to-work system before entry.
Delivered from our Prospect training facility in Launceston, Link Resources’ confined spaces course gives workers the practical skills and nationally recognised certification required to safely enter and work in confined spaces. Across one day of face-to-face training, participants complete all four units of competency while covering gas testing, atmospheric monitoring, hazard controls, permit procedures and emergency response planning. Training is aligned with Tasmanian WHS legislation and Australian Standard AS2865.
Course name
Confined Spaces Training Launceston
Duration
1 day face-to-face
Cost
From $275 per person
varies by location, exact price in the table above
Course code
RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in confined spaces
MSMWHS217 – Gas test atmospheres
MSMPER205 – Enter confined space
MSMPER200 – Work in accordance with an issued permit
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Target audience
This confined spaces course is required for workers who enter, work in, or supervise confined space activities in Launceston and across northern Tasmania. That includes:
- Manufacturing and processing workers entering vessels, tanks, silos and enclosed plant areas across Launceston’s industrial base
- Construction workers entering underground structures, service pits and below-ground infrastructure on Launceston and regional building projects
- Agribusiness workers entering grain storage, cold rooms and enclosed processing infrastructure across the Tamar Valley and northern Tasmania
- Warehousing, logistics and distribution workers accessing enclosed storage areas and plant rooms
- Water and wastewater treatment operators entering pits, tanks, treatment chambers and pump station
- Industrial maintenance workers and facilities contractors working in plant rooms and restricted service areas
If your role requires you to enter or work in any space that is not designed for continuous human occupation, is at risk of atmospheric hazard, or has restricted means of entry and exit, this course provides the skills and certification required to do so safely and in line with current Tasmanian regulations.
Course delivery
Link Resources Launceston 55 Oakden Road, Prospect TAS 7250 Our Prospect facility is located approximately 5 km from the Launceston CBD, with direct access from the Midland Highway. On-site parking is available. What to bring:
- Long pants with reflective stripes
- Long-sleeved high-visibility shirt with reflective stripes
- Hard hat with brim
- Steel-capped safety boots
- Gloves
- Safety glasses
- Photo ID
Sunshine Coast →
8 Technology Drive, Warana QLD 4575
Brisbane →
18/229 Junction Road, Cannon Hill QLD 4170
Moreton Bay →
Neilson Road, Kurwongbah QLD 4503
Adelaide →
414B Churchill Road, Kilburn SA 5084
Devonport →
14 Loone Ln, Spreyton TAS 7310
Launceston
55 Oakden Road, Prospect TAS 7250
Melbourne →
24/94 Keys Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Gippsland →
48A Standing Drive, Traralgon East VIC 3844
Entry requirements
Entry into the confined spaces course requires:
- Literacy in the English language
- Basic physical fitness is required to work safely in confined spaces
- Ability to use PPE correctly, including breathing apparatus if required
There are no academic prerequisites. If you have special needs, individual training support can be arranged to help meet the learning outcomes and course requirements. Participants should be prepared to engage in practical exercises involving gas testing, hazard identification, and confined space work practices. If the participant is under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the enrolment form on behalf of the student.
Payment Options
Please see the Link Resources, Payments, Cancellations and Refund Policy below in Student Information for all details on Payments for your course.
Payment can be made via direct bank transfer, EFTPOS, cash or cheque. For billing information, including who to write a cheque to, please emailaccounts@link-resources.com.auor call(07) 5491 2144.
What you'll learn
This confined space entry training course covers everything from initial classification and hazard assessment through to atmospheric testing, workplace safety procedures, and emergency response, with practical scenarios drawn from Launceston’s manufacturing, construction, and agribusiness sectors. Topics covered include:
- Applicable legislation and workplace procedures, including the *Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (Tas)* and AS2865
- Defining and classifying confined spaces, from process vessels and plant rooms to underground service infrastructure across Launceston’s manufacturing and construction sectors
- Hazard identification and risk assessment for atmospheric, physical, and engulfment hazards
- Atmospheric monitoring and gas testing, covering equipment use, readings interpretation, and alarm response protocols
- Isolation, lockout/tagout, and ventilation procedures for industrial plant and agribusiness infrastructure
- Permit-to-work systems and documentation in line with AS2865 and Tasmanian industry practice
- Entry team roles, responsibilities, and communication: authorised entrant, standby person, and entry supervisor
- Emergency procedures and rescue coordination, including non-entry rescue procedures
- Practical scenarios from manufacturing, construction, agribusiness, and logistics environments
Assessment combines written and practical components, both assessed against national competency standards. Successful completion results in nationally recognised certification required for confined space entry work.
Keystone Funding Available for Tasmanian Workers
Tasmanian workers may be eligible for Keystone funding for this course. Keystone funds 60% of the course cost, reducing the gap fee to $140 per person for eligible participants.
Eligibility is determined by Keystone. Call us on 07 5491 2144 to confirm your eligibility before booking.
Why choose Link Resources for your confined spaces training in Launceston?
Purpose-built Launceston training facility
Our Prospect centre is equipped with dedicated confined space training areas and atmospheric monitoring equipment. Participants work through practical exercises in a controlled, safe environment using industry-standard equipment.
Keystone funding available for eligible Tasmanian workers
Tasmanian workers may be eligible for Keystone funding for this course, reducing the gap fee to $140 per person for eligible participants. Call us to confirm eligibility before booking.
Nationally recognised qualifications
As a registered training organisation, the units completed in this course are nationally recognised and accepted across every Australian state and territory, giving you qualifications that stay with you wherever work takes you.
Practical training built around real work
Every element of this course is designed to be applied on the job. From running gas tests to completing permit paperwork and executing safe entry procedures, you will leave with skills you can use immediately.
Relied on by businesses across Launceston and northern Tasmania
From manufacturing operators to construction contractors and agribusiness employers, organisations across Launceston and northern Tasmania choose Link Resources because our training is consistent, compliant, and built around what workers require in the field.
Trainers with real industry backgrounds
Our trainers come from construction, manufacturing, agribusiness, and logistics industries, so they have worked in the environments they teach about. Expect plain language, industry-relevant scenarios, and a focus on what is required when you are on site.
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Our locations
Link Resources has purpose-built training facilities all across Australia to meet your specific training requirements.
Sunshine Coast
8 Technology Drive, Warana QLD 4575
Brisbane
18/229 Junction Road, Cannon Hill QLD 4170
Moreton Bay
Neilson Road, Kurwongbah QLD 4503
Adelaide
414B Churchill Road, Kilburn SA 5084
Devonport
14 Loone Ln, Spreyton TAS 7310
Launceston
55 Oakden Road, Prospect TAS 7250
Melbourne
24/94 Keys Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Gippsland
48A Standing Drive, Traralgon East VIC 3844
Frequently Asked Questions
While the nationally recognised units do not technically expire, many employers, principal contractors, and site operators require workers to complete refresher training every two to three years to stay current with procedures, legislation, and site expectations.
Confined spaces can include tanks, pits, tunnels, silos, pipelines, stormwater drains, pump stations, vaults, and enclosed plant areas. These spaces are generally not designed for continuous occupancy and may contain hazardous atmospheres or restricted entry and exit points.
That’s completely fine. The course is designed to cover both the theory and practical use of atmospheric monitoring equipment, including how to test for hazardous gases and interpret readings before entering a confined space.
Yes. Under WHS legislation, employers and persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) must identify confined spaces, assess risks, implement control measures, and make sure workers are properly trained before entry occurs.
Confined spaces carry risks that aren’t always present in normal work areas, including toxic or flammable atmospheres, oxygen deficiency, engulfment, and limited ways to get in or out in an emergency. These hazards have to be identified and controlled before anyone enters. Read our full breakdown of confined space hazards and how to manage them for the specific controls and training requirements.
This course and all related training and assessment services are delivered by Link Resources Training Pty Ltd (RTO Provider Number 45483).
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