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Authorised Person Confined Spaces (Commercial) (APCS)

£1,365 + VAT
4 Days
York,   Slough,   Livingston and On-site.
Course Overview
This City & Guilds Assured course has been developed to follow the advice outlined in the Safe Work in Confined Spaces, Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, Approved Code of Practice, Regulations and Guidance L101, JSP375, Volume 3 Chapter 6 and Procedures for Confined Spaces.

This course does not satisfy the requirements for confined space working within sites controlled by the MOD, please refer to Authorised Person Confined Spaces (MOD) (CSMOD)
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Who is This Course For?
This is aimed at those who have been selected for training to become an Authorised Person (Confined Spaces) with responsibilities to implement, manage and control all aspects of confined space operations ensuring that a safe system of work is in place prior to any confined space activities being permitted.
Start Date End Date Location Price (Ex. Vat)
Mon, 20th October 2025 Thu, 23rd October 2025 York £ 1,365
Mon, 27th October 2025 Thu, 30th October 2025 Slough £ 1,365
Mon, 3rd November 2025 Thu, 6th November 2025 Livingston £ 1,365
Mon, 17th November 2025 Thu, 20th November 2025 Slough £ 1,365
Mon, 24th November 2025 Thu, 27th November 2025 York £ 1,365
Mon, 8th December 2025 Thu, 11th December 2025 Slough £ 1,365
Mon, 15th December 2025 Thu, 18th December 2025 York £ 1,365
Mon, 5th January 2026 Thu, 8th January 2026 York £ 1,365
Mon, 12th January 2026 Thu, 15th January 2026 Slough £ 1,365
Mon, 19th January 2026 Thu, 22nd January 2026 Livingston £ 1,365
Mon, 2nd February 2026 Thu, 5th February 2026 York £ 1,365
Mon, 9th February 2026 Thu, 12th February 2026 Slough £ 1,365
Mon, 16th February 2026 Thu, 19th February 2026 Livingston £ 1,365
Mon, 2nd March 2026 Thu, 5th March 2026 York £ 1,365
Mon, 9th March 2026 Thu, 12th March 2026 Slough £ 1,365
Mon, 16th March 2026 Thu, 19th March 2026 Livingston £ 1,365
Mon, 13th April 2026 Thu, 16th April 2026 York £ 1,365
Mon, 20th April 2026 Thu, 23rd April 2026 Slough £ 1,365
Mon, 27th April 2026 Thu, 30th April 2026 Livingston £ 1,365
Mon, 11th May 2026 Thu, 14th May 2026 York £ 1,365
Mon, 18th May 2026 Thu, 21st May 2026 Slough £ 1,365
Mon, 1st June 2026 Thu, 4th June 2026 Slough £ 1,365
Mon, 8th June 2026 Thu, 11th June 2026 York £ 1,365
Mon, 15th June 2026 Thu, 18th June 2026 Livingston £ 1,365
Mon, 29th June 2026 Thu, 2nd July 2026 York £ 1,365
Mon, 6th July 2026 Thu, 9th July 2026 Slough £ 1,365
Mon, 13th July 2026 Thu, 16th July 2026 Livingston £ 1,365
Mon, 27th July 2026 Thu, 30th July 2026 York £ 1,365
Mon, 3rd August 2026 Thu, 6th August 2026 Slough £ 1,365
Mon, 10th August 2026 Thu, 13th August 2026 Livingston £ 1,365
Mon, 24th August 2026 Thu, 27th August 2026 Slough £ 1,365
Mon, 7th September 2026 Thu, 10th September 2026 Slough £ 1,365
Mon, 14th September 2026 Thu, 17th September 2026 Livingston £ 1,365
Mon, 28th September 2026 Thu, 1st October 2026 York £ 1,365
Mon, 5th October 2026 Thu, 8th October 2026 Slough £ 1,365
Mon, 12th October 2026 Thu, 15th October 2026 Livingston £ 1,365
Mon, 26th October 2026 Thu, 29th October 2026 York £ 1,365
Mon, 2nd November 2026 Thu, 5th November 2026 Slough £ 1,365
Mon, 9th November 2026 Thu, 12th November 2026 Livingston £ 1,365
Mon, 23rd November 2026 Thu, 26th November 2026 York £ 1,365
Mon, 30th November 2026 Thu, 3rd December 2026 Slough £ 1,365
Mon, 7th December 2026 Thu, 10th December 2026 Livingston £ 1,365

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Day Morning Afternoon
One
  • Course Introduction
  • Health and Safety Legislation and Confined Spaces Regulations
  • Hazards Associated with Confined Spaces
  • Identifying Confined Spaces
  • Working in Confined Spaces
  • Emergency Arrangements
Two
  • Introduction to JSP375 Chapter 6
  • Application of Chapter 6 including Roles and Duties of Appointed Personnel
  • Management Arrangements
  • Training Requirements
  • Introduction to Confined Space PPE, Plant and Equipment
  • Practical Confined Space Vertical Entry Exercise using Tripod, Winch and Escape Breathing Apparatus (EBA)
  • Overview of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Three
  • Risk Assessment Exercise
  • Entry Procedures, Standing Instruction Worked Example
  • Entry Procedures Safety Programme and Permit To Work Worked Example
  • APCS Chapter 6 Familiarisation Exercise
  • APCSR Technical and Procedural Questions
  • APCS - Safety Programme Practice Scenario
  • APCSR - Safety Programme Assessment Scenario
  • APCSR Feedback and Dispersal
Four
  • Assessment and Appointment of Authorised Persons (APs)
  • Auditing and Monitoring
  • Technical and Procedural Question Paper
  • Safety Programme Assessment Scenario
  • Safety Programme Assessment Scenario Continued
  • APCS Feedback and Dispersal
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  • The current Health & Safety legislation in respect to confined spaces
  • Gain an understanding of safe systems of work and complete safety documentation including Permits to Work
  • Understand the minimum safety equipment requirements and procedures utilised for safe entry and egress
  • Have an awareness for the responsibilities for individuals within the work team, training and fitness requirements
  • Understand the actions and reporting procedures needed in respect to response to emergencies
  • You will carry out a practical entry into confined spaces using escape breathing apparatus (EBA)
You will require PPE including boots, overalls and hard hat
Self-certification for entry into confined spaces and wearing breathing apparatus will need to be completed on the course

Customer Questions

Q: What are RAMS?
A: RAMS covers Risk Assessments Method Statements
Q: What is an Authorised Person?
A: An Authorised Person is defined as someone who has been formally authorised in writing to undertake a role.
Q: Do I need to be clean-shaven for this course?
A: This course is not an entrants course and you won’t be entering an actual confined space. Your practical exercise is for familiarisation only.
Q: Do I need a medical certification to join this course?
A: This course is not an entrants course and you won’t be entering an actual confined space. Your practical exercise is for familiarisation only.
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