Pre-Course Information Sheet

Course: Confined Space Competent Person Training (Online)

Course Overview

This training program prepares participants to serve as a Competent Person for confined space operations by developing the knowledge and skills necessary to identify existing and predictable hazards, conduct hazard assessments, implement control measures, and verify safe conditions for entry into confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces.

The course addresses regulatory requirements, hazard recognition, atmospheric monitoring, permit systems, isolation procedures, rescue planning, and the Competent Person’s role in protecting workers during confined space activities.

Delivery Method

Online / LMS-Based Asynchronous Learning

Participants may complete the course at their own pace within the allotted course access period.

Course Duration

8.0 Contact Hours

IACET CEUs Awarded

0.8 CEU

Target Audience

This course is intended for:

• Supervisors and Foremen
• Safety Managers and Safety Coordinators
• Entry Supervisors
• Construction and Industrial Maintenance Personnel
• Utility and Public Works Personnel
• Facility Managers
• Individuals designated to oversee confined space programs and operations    

 Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces.
• Explain the responsibilities and authority of a Competent Person.
• Interpret applicable confined space regulations and standards.
• Identify atmospheric, physical, mechanical, electrical, biological, and engulfment hazards.
• Conduct and document confined space hazard assessments.
• Evaluate and implement hazard control measures.
• Verify proper lockout/tagout and isolation procedures.
• Perform and interpret atmospheric monitoring results.
• Review and authorize confined space entry permits.
• Evaluate rescue and emergency response requirements.
• Determine acceptable entry conditions and corrective actions when hazards are present.
• Apply competent person responsibilities to real-world confined space operations.

Prerequisites

Participants should:

• Have a basic understanding of workplace safety principles.
• Be familiar with confined space operations or supervision responsibilities.

Recommendation:

• Prior confined space awareness or entrant-level training.

Technical Requirements

Participants must have:

• Reliable internet access
• Current web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari)
• Audio capability for course videos and PowerPoint
• Ability to view PDF documents
• Access to the TTI Learning Management System (LMS)

Recommendation:

• Desktop or laptop computer for optimal learning experience

Criteria for Earning IACET

To receive 0.8 IACET CEU, participants must:

• Complete all required course modules
• Complete all learning activities
• Successfully complete required assessments
• Achieving a minimum passing score of 80% on course assessments
• Complete the course evaluation

Course Materials

Participants will have access to:

• Confined Space Competent Person Training Modules
• Final Assessment
• Course Evaluation

Learner Support

Technical assistance is available for LMS access and navigation issues.

For support, contact:

Phone: (817) 769-6275

Email: [email protected]

Accessibility Statement

TTI is committed to providing an accessible learning environment. Course materials include accessibility features such as:

• Accessible digital content
• Adjustable screen viewing options where available

Learners requiring accommodation should contact TTI prior to beginning the course.

Important Completion Information

Participants are encouraged to complete the course within the assigned enrollment period. Progress is automatically tracked within the LMS.

Failure to complete all required activities and assessments will result in no CEU award being issued.

Acknowledgment

By beginning this course, participants acknowledge that they have reviewed and understand the course requirements, learning outcomes, participation expectations, and CEU award criteria.