This course aims to help delegates prepare for rescue and recovery activities in confined spaces, including:
- Preparing for emergency situations
- Safely entering and exiting confined spaces as part of a rescue & recovery team
- Using rescue and emergency equipment
- Rescuing and recovering casualties
- Using casualty handling and recovery equipment
- Following rescue procedures and working as part of a team
The qualification covers both water and non-water industry environments, including:
Water
Sewage treatment processes, drain and sewer cleaning operations, or where the operative is working in or near water, or where a confined space is subject to surface water flooding.
Non water
Pharmaceutical, petrochemical, asbestos removal, vehicle manufacture and servicing, aeronautical, construction, communications, power, utilities, gas, electrical and mechanical engineering and some elements of work operations in mines, quarries and tunnelling.
Safe Working Load (SWL)
During the practical session, the combined safe working load for the delegate and equipment is 136 kg. For the 6160-08 qualification, the delegate SWL is 125 kg, excluding equipment.
The course combines theory and practical training to support delegates working as part of a confined space rescue and recovery team.
Topics covered include:
- Classification of a confined space
- Confined space classifications
- Hazardous situations
- Risk assessments and method statements
- Safe systems of work
- Emergency arrangements
- Rescue plan and team responsibilities
- Rescue and medical equipment
- Dealing with a casualty
- Use of breathing apparatus
- Emergency arrangement cycle
- Casualty Support
Assessment
The assessment includes the following:
- Practical observation including side and top entry (up to 3 metres)
- Carrying out dynamic risk assessments during exercises
- Reviewing risk assessments and method statements
- Casualty rescue and recovery scenarios
- 120-minute question paper
This course is for anyone who works as part of a rescue and recovery team in confined spaces. This may include:
- Team Members: responsible for carrying out emergency and recovery operations
- Supervisors & Managers: responsible for overseeing high-risk operations and must understand emergency procedures.
Course entry requirements
Delegates must:
- Hold a 6160-03 Level 2 Award in Working in High Risk Confined Spaces qualification
- Hold a valid Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification
- Be clean-shaven to allow the correct fitment of SCBA in line with the manufacturers requirements.
Important note: This qualification is for rescue and recovery team members. It does not qualify delegates to act as an Entry Controller. For high-risk or rescue entry control, delegates should consider the 6160-04 Control Entry And Arrangements for Confined Space course.
Additional Support
For more information on reasonable adjustments and additional support, please see our FAQs or reach our to our team on 0345 605 0006. It's important any additional support such as a reader/scribe is pre-arranged before the course and cannot be done on the day.
Delegates who successfully complete the course will receive a City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Spaces (6160-08).
The certification is valid for 3 years.
When will I receive my certificate?
City & Guilds requires an internal quality assurance process to be completed before certification can be issued. This means certificates can take up to 3 months to arrive.
We always aim to issue certificates as soon as possible. For an update on your certification, please contact our team on 0345 605 0006 or email trainingadmin@hss.com.
Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team Course FAQs
About City & Guilds
Q1. What is City & Guilds?
City & Guilds is a leading global provider of vocational, technical training and apprenticeships. They design and award practical qualifications across many industries and trades, helping people learn practical skills for their workplace.
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Q2. Is this course accredited?
Yes. This is an accredited, nationally recognised qualification.
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About the Course
Q3. What is the difference between 6160-03 and 6160-08?
6160-03 covers working in high-risk confined spaces. 6160-08 is specifically for delegates who are members of a resuce and recovery team within confined spaces.
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Q4. Does 6160-08 qualify me as an Entry Controller?
No. 6160-08 is for rescue and recovery team members. It does not qualify delegates to act as an Entry Controller. A seperate City & Guilds 6160-04 qualification covers entry control and arrangements.
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Who Should Attend
Q5. Who is this course for?
Aimed at operatives, technicians, managers, supervisors and safety professionals who need to be part of an emergency rescue and recovery team in high-risk confined spaces.
__________________________________________________________________
Q6. Are there any entry requirements?
Because this is an advanced rescue course, delegates must already hold a valid 6160-03 High Risk Confined Spaces qualification to attend. Delegates must also hold a valid Emergency First Aid at Work qualification and be clean-shaven.
______________________________________________________________________________
How the Training Works
Q7. How is the course delivered?
The course combines theory with practical confined-space rescue exercises. Practical activities include side and top entry scenarios and casualty rescue and recovery.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q8. What should I bring on the day?
Delegates must bring the required PPE for practical activities. Specific requirements will be confirmed before the course. Delegates must also meet the clean-shaven requirement for SCBA fitment.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q9. Is there parking at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can check the parking availability at your chosen venue by visiting our Training Centres page.
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Assessments & Certification
Q10. How is the course assessed?
Assessment includes practical observation of side and top entry exercises, dynamic risk assessments, review of risk assesssments and method statements, casualty rescue and recovery, plus a 120 minute written question paper.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q11. What certification will I receive?
Sucessful delegates will receive the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Sapces (6160-08). The certification is valid for 3 years.
__________________________________________________________________________
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q12. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
This course aims to help delegates prepare for rescue and recovery activities in confined spaces, including:
- Preparing for emergency situations
- Safely entering and exiting confined spaces as part of a rescue & recovery team
- Using rescue and emergency equipment
- Rescuing and recovering casualties
- Using casualty handling and recovery equipment
- Following rescue procedures and working as part of a team
The qualification covers both water and non-water industry environments, including:
Water
Sewage treatment processes, drain and sewer cleaning operations, or where the operative is working in or near water, or where a confined space is subject to surface water flooding.
Non water
Pharmaceutical, petrochemical, asbestos removal, vehicle manufacture and servicing, aeronautical, construction, communications, power, utilities, gas, electrical and mechanical engineering and some elements of work operations in mines, quarries and tunnelling.
Safe Working Load (SWL)
During the practical session, the combined safe working load for the delegate and equipment is 136 kg. For the 6160-08 qualification, the delegate SWL is 125 kg, excluding equipment.
The course combines theory and practical training to support delegates working as part of a confined space rescue and recovery team.
Topics covered include:
- Classification of a confined space
- Confined space classifications
- Hazardous situations
- Risk assessments and method statements
- Safe systems of work
- Emergency arrangements
- Rescue plan and team responsibilities
- Rescue and medical equipment
- Dealing with a casualty
- Use of breathing apparatus
- Emergency arrangement cycle
- Casualty Support
Assessment
The assessment includes the following:
- Practical observation including side and top entry (up to 3 metres)
- Carrying out dynamic risk assessments during exercises
- Reviewing risk assessments and method statements
- Casualty rescue and recovery scenarios
- 120-minute question paper
Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team Course FAQs
About City & Guilds
Q1. What is City & Guilds?
City & Guilds is a leading global provider of vocational, technical training and apprenticeships. They design and award practical qualifications across many industries and trades, helping people learn practical skills for their workplace.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q2. Is this course accredited?
Yes. This is an accredited, nationally recognised qualification.
__________________________________________________________________________
About the Course
Q3. What is the difference between 6160-03 and 6160-08?
6160-03 covers working in high-risk confined spaces. 6160-08 is specifically for delegates who are members of a resuce and recovery team within confined spaces.
___________________________________________________________________________
Q4. Does 6160-08 qualify me as an Entry Controller?
No. 6160-08 is for rescue and recovery team members. It does not qualify delegates to act as an Entry Controller. A seperate City & Guilds 6160-04 qualification covers entry control and arrangements.
_________________________________________________________________________
Who Should Attend
Q5. Who is this course for?
Aimed at operatives, technicians, managers, supervisors and safety professionals who need to be part of an emergency rescue and recovery team in high-risk confined spaces.
__________________________________________________________________
Q6. Are there any entry requirements?
Because this is an advanced rescue course, delegates must already hold a valid 6160-03 High Risk Confined Spaces qualification to attend. Delegates must also hold a valid Emergency First Aid at Work qualification and be clean-shaven.
______________________________________________________________________________
How the Training Works
Q7. How is the course delivered?
The course combines theory with practical confined-space rescue exercises. Practical activities include side and top entry scenarios and casualty rescue and recovery.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q8. What should I bring on the day?
Delegates must bring the required PPE for practical activities. Specific requirements will be confirmed before the course. Delegates must also meet the clean-shaven requirement for SCBA fitment.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q9. Is there parking at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can check the parking availability at your chosen venue by visiting our Training Centres page.
________________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Q10. How is the course assessed?
Assessment includes practical observation of side and top entry exercises, dynamic risk assessments, review of risk assesssments and method statements, casualty rescue and recovery, plus a 120 minute written question paper.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q11. What certification will I receive?
Sucessful delegates will receive the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Sapces (6160-08). The certification is valid for 3 years.
__________________________________________________________________________
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q12. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
This course is for anyone who works as part of a rescue and recovery team in confined spaces. This may include:
- Team Members: responsible for carrying out emergency and recovery operations
- Supervisors & Managers: responsible for overseeing high-risk operations and must understand emergency procedures.
Course entry requirements
Delegates must:
- Hold a 6160-03 Level 2 Award in Working in High Risk Confined Spaces qualification
- Hold a valid Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification
- Be clean-shaven to allow the correct fitment of SCBA in line with the manufacturers requirements.
Important note: This qualification is for rescue and recovery team members. It does not qualify delegates to act as an Entry Controller. For high-risk or rescue entry control, delegates should consider the 6160-04 Control Entry And Arrangements for Confined Space course.
Additional Support
For more information on reasonable adjustments and additional support, please see our FAQs or reach our to our team on 0345 605 0006. It's important any additional support such as a reader/scribe is pre-arranged before the course and cannot be done on the day.
Delegates who successfully complete the course will receive a City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Spaces (6160-08).
The certification is valid for 3 years.
When will I receive my certificate?
City & Guilds requires an internal quality assurance process to be completed before certification can be issued. This means certificates can take up to 3 months to arrive.
We always aim to issue certificates as soon as possible. For an update on your certification, please contact our team on 0345 605 0006 or email trainingadmin@hss.com.
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