Confined Spaces

TAG's confined space program is simply unique. We offer a full range of standard courses covering everything from basic safe access through BA, traversing and multi-level, but we also provide the exact same courses in suspension mode - working using industrial rope access techniques. TAG has combined expertise from industry and rescue in both fields to produce an unrivalled program of training that will satisfy almost every imaginable work method. In combination with our STARR tactical and rescue programs, we also provide extended confined space search and rescue instruction for the emergency services, industrial site rescue teams and special operations (details on request).

• CS01: Safe Access
  A core module introducing the regulations and legislation, safe working practices, risk assessment and permitting, use of vertical access systems (winches, tripods and recovery harnesses) plus gas detection and escape BA. This module is an essential prerequisite of all other TAG confined space courses, and naturally is available as a rope-access-based suspended mode module.


• CS02: Full Working BA
  An optional module to permit the use of compressed-air breathing apparatus (CABA) in confined spaces. This module covers the use, selection and management of working BA operations and equipment using self-contained and umbilical (hose-fed) systems. The suspended mode version of this module is significantly different as the combination of working BA and rope access is extremely specialised.


• CS03: Multi-stage Vertical Access
  A module dedicated to accessing vertical systems with more than one shaft. CS01 is a prerequisite. The suspended mode version of this module covers rope access rebelaying and rope transfer.


• CS04: Traversing
  Moving horizontally through confined spaces such as sewers. CS01 and CS03 are prerequisites. The suspended mode version of this module covers rope access traversing and bolt climbing.


• CS05: CS Rescue
  A full-featured professional rescue module, requiring CS02 and CS03, this provides a total skills package for those serving a dedicated CS rescue role, in the emergency services or in industry. The suspended mode version of this module is greatly extended and uses techniques similar to IRATA level 3.

If you can't find a course that meets your needs don't worry, simply pick up the phone and ask to speak to one of our helpful staff. Courses can be designed to meet your specific requirements.