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Authorised Person Confined Spaces (Commercial) (APCS)

£1,375 + VAT
4 Days
York,   Slough and Livingston.
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.
Course Dates
Start Date End Date Location Price (Ex. Vat)
Mon, 9th March 2026 End Date: Thu, 12th March 2026 Slough £ 1,375 | Slough
Mon, 16th March 2026 End Date: Thu, 19th March 2026 Livingston £ 1,375 | Livingston
Mon, 13th April 2026 End Date: Thu, 16th April 2026 York £ 1,375 | York
Mon, 20th April 2026 End Date: Thu, 23rd April 2026 Slough £ 1,375 | Slough
Mon, 27th April 2026 End Date: Thu, 30th April 2026 Livingston £ 1,375 | Livingston
Mon, 11th May 2026 End Date: Thu, 14th May 2026 York £ 1,375 | York
Mon, 18th May 2026 End Date: Thu, 21st May 2026 Slough £ 1,375 | Slough
Mon, 1st June 2026 End Date: Thu, 4th June 2026 Slough £ 1,375 | Slough
Mon, 8th June 2026 End Date: Thu, 11th June 2026 York £ 1,375 | York
Mon, 15th June 2026 End Date: Thu, 18th June 2026 Livingston £ 1,375 | Livingston
Mon, 29th June 2026 End Date: Thu, 2nd July 2026 York £ 1,375 | York
Mon, 6th July 2026 End Date: Thu, 9th July 2026 Slough £ 1,375 | Slough
Mon, 13th July 2026 End Date: Thu, 16th July 2026 Livingston £ 1,375 | Livingston
Mon, 27th July 2026 End Date: Thu, 30th July 2026 York £ 1,375 | York
Mon, 3rd August 2026 End Date: Thu, 6th August 2026 Slough £ 1,375 | Slough
Mon, 10th August 2026 End Date: Thu, 13th August 2026 Livingston £ 1,375 | Livingston
Mon, 24th August 2026 End Date: Thu, 27th August 2026 Slough £ 1,375 | Slough
Mon, 7th September 2026 End Date: Thu, 10th September 2026 Slough £ 1,375 | Slough
Mon, 14th September 2026 End Date: Thu, 17th September 2026 Livingston £ 1,375 | Livingston
Mon, 28th September 2026 End Date: Thu, 1st October 2026 York £ 1,375 | York
Mon, 5th October 2026 End Date: Thu, 8th October 2026 Slough £ 1,375 | Slough
Mon, 12th October 2026 End Date: Thu, 15th October 2026 Livingston £ 1,375 | Livingston
Mon, 26th October 2026 End Date: Thu, 29th October 2026 York £ 1,375 | York
Mon, 2nd November 2026 End Date: Thu, 5th November 2026 Slough £ 1,375 | Slough
Mon, 9th November 2026 End Date: Thu, 12th November 2026 Livingston £ 1,375 | Livingston
Mon, 23rd November 2026 End Date: Thu, 26th November 2026 York £ 1,375 | York
Mon, 30th November 2026 End Date: Thu, 3rd December 2026 Slough £ 1,375 | Slough
Mon, 7th December 2026 End Date: Thu, 10th December 2026 Livingston £ 1,375 | Livingston

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Schedule
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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Key Learning Areas
  • 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)
What you need...
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
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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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PPL Training is an industry leading provider of Safe Systems of Work and Technical Compliance training. Disciplines covered include High Voltage, Low Voltage, Mechanical and Pressure Systems, Airfield Lighting, Legionella (Water Hygiene), Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and Fire Safety training.

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