How long does it take?

About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.

Is there a UK and an Irish version?

Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance. You choose your country when you start.

What certificate do I get?

A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 12-question final test (9 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.

How much does it cost?

£9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.

Confined Spaces Awareness

Name: Confined Spaces Awareness
Price: 9.60 GBP

What a confined space is, its hazards including CO2 in cellars, permits, gas testing and emergency plans.

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About 30 to 45 minutes
3 modules with a quiz each
Final test: 12 questions
PDF certificate
QR verification page
Works on any phone
UK and Ireland versions

Who is it for?

Staff who work near tanks, pits, ducts, cellars or sewers, and the managers who plan that work.

The 3 modules

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01
What a confined space is
A confined space is a place that is substantially enclosed, where serious injury can occur from hazardous substances or conditions in or near it.
02
The law and safe systems of work
The law starts with avoiding entry. When entry is unavoidable, careful planning keeps people alive.
03
Emergencies and your role
Emergency arrangements must be in place before anyone enters. This module explains what they cover and what awareness-level staff should do.

Course content based on the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and HSE ACOP L101.

The final test

12 multiple-choice questions
Pass with 9 correct answers (75%)
20 minutes
Unlocks once you have completed all 3 modules
Didn't pass? See which modules to review and retake for free

Your certificate

HygieneReady course completed seal: Confined Spaces Awareness

Ready as soon as you pass. It shows your name, the course and your country's version, your score, the topics covered, the completion date, a recommended refresher date (3 years) and a QR code that anyone, such as an employer, can scan to check it online.

The certificate confirms completion of training. It is not a regulated qualification.

Price

Per person

£9.60

£8 + VAT per person

£9.60 in the UK (£8 + VAT per person) · €19 in Ireland (VAT included, per person)

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United Kingdom course

Unlock modules 2 to 3 and the final test

Module 1 is free. One payment gives you the whole Confined Spaces Awareness course, the final test with free retakes and your certificate.

£8 + VAT per person

Demo mode: no payment is taken, the course unlocks straight away.

Questions about confined spaces

Who is this course for?: Staff who work near tanks, pits, ducts, cellars or sewers, and the managers who plan that work.
How long does it take?: About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.
Is there a UK and an Irish version?: Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance. You choose your country when you start.
What certificate do I get?: A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 12-question final test (9 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.
How much does it cost?: £9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.