Training Overview

This course will provide basic training for Rescue Team personnel and will provide rescue training for both non-IDLH and IDLH confined spaces (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health).

Classroom topics include: review of applicable regulations and codes including rescue team training standards; rescue permit / rescue checklist requirements; confined space hazards and control measures; atmospheric monitoring principles; ventilation principals; non-entry rescue options; respiratory protection; PPE; entry and retrieval systems; patient packaging and extrication principals. Practical components include: scene assessment, body manipulation and movement in confined spaces, SCBA and SABA rescues; SKED / patient packaging; lifting systems and multiple rescue exercises in various roles (rescuer, supervisor, and support).

Practical training will be conducted at the RelyOn Nutec Canada confined space simulator on site.

Training Duration & Timings

1.5 hours of online training followed by 2-days of practical onsite training.

Classes run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (time can be altered if necessary). Trainees absent from any component of the program will not be issued a certification until they have completed all requirements.

Training Certification

Upon successful completion of all training components, in accordance with the Training Standard, trainees will receive a RelyOn Nutec Canada certificate that is valid for two (2) years and a electronic wallet card certificate. The certificate indicates: "Confined Space Rescue"

Minimum class size of four (4) is required for this course to proceed.