SIFCWHS002 — Work in confined spaces

1 Plan and prepare for work in confined spaces.

• 1.1Access, confirm and apply work instructions.
• 1.2Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements according to work method, characteristics of the confined space, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
• 1.3Obtain authorisation to enter confined space according to relevant legislation.
• 1.4Confirm emergency response procedure with the stand by person.
• 1.5Isolate mechanical or electrical energies to the confined space according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
• 1.6Select tools and equipment according to work instructions and check, report or rectify faults.
• 1.7Identify and implement signage and barrier requirements according to project plan.
• 1.8Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements according to project environmental management plan.
• 1.9Check rescue equipment and position close to point of entry.

2 Enter and work in the confined space.

• 2.1Open access to the space as required.
• 2.2Enter confined space according to agreed procedure.
• 2.3Test and monitor atmosphere for harmful elements according to workplace policies and procedures.
• 2.4Maintain communication with the stand-by person.
• 2.5Perform designated work in confined space according to entry permit requirements and work instructions.

3 Exit confined space.

• 3.1Recover tools, equipment and materials from confined space.
• 3.2Exit confined space according to agreed procedure.
• 3.3Close access as required.
• 3.4Apply tagging and lock-out procedures as required.
• 3.5Complete confined space entry log.

4 Clean work area.

• 4.1Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to project environmental management plan.
• 4.2Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and workplace policies and procedures.
• 4.3Remove barriers and signs and clean and store according to workplace policies and procedures.

What does an assessment tool for SIFCWHS002 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SIFCWHS002 needs to address all 64 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 39 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for SIFCWHS002?

Auditori pulls the current release of SIFCWHS002 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

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Can I check my existing SIFCWHS002 assessment instead of generating a new one?

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