We have 4 confined space course dates left at ITS Portadown for the rest of November 2026 – 1 with places (Friday 20 November) and 3 already fully booked (Thursday 12, Monday 16 and Thursday 26 November). This is a one-day practical safe entry, escape breathing apparatus and self-rescue course in our purpose-built confined space rig, at £170 + VAT per person.
Confined space course dates in Portadown: Remaining November 2026
| Day |
Date |
Venue |
Price |
Status |
| Thursday |
12 November 2026 |
ITS Portadown |
£170 + VAT |
Fully Booked |
| Monday |
16 November 2026 |
ITS Portadown |
£170 + VAT |
Fully Booked |
| Friday |
20 November 2026 |
ITS Portadown |
£170 + VAT |
Available |
| Thursday |
26 November 2026 |
ITS Portadown |
£170 + VAT |
Fully Booked |
For a team, we can run the course on your site anywhere in Northern Ireland with the ITS mobile unit.
Call
028 3839 8700
Confined space course at a glance
- Course: Confined Space Safe Entry, Escape Breathing Apparatus and Self-Rescue
- Price: £170 + VAT per person (group and on-site rates on request)
- Length: one day
- Where you train: in a real, purpose-built rig, not a classroom mock-up
- Key skills: risk assessment, gas detection, escape BA and self-rescue
- Assessment: practical and written
- Certificate: successful delegates receive a certificate
- Accreditation: Industry Training Services
- Venue: ITS Portadown, 7 Derryneskan Road, Portadown, Armagh, BT62 1UH
Why confined space training matters
Confined spaces kill through toxic gas, lack of oxygen, flooding and entrapment, and many of the deaths are would-be rescuers. Under the Confined Spaces Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999, anyone entering a confined space must be trained and competent for the work.
Who should attend
The course is for anyone who enters tanks, chambers, manholes, sewers, silos or other enclosed spaces in Northern Ireland, including:
- Water, wastewater and sewer operatives, including NI Water contractors
- Utility, telecoms and cable jointers working in chambers and manholes
- Construction, civils and drainage crews
- Maintenance and engineering staff in manufacturing, food, agri and pharma plants
- Farm workers entering slurry tanks, grain stores or feed bins
- Supervisors, engineers and safety managers who plan or sign off confined space work All delegates must be physically fit, as the course includes practical entry exercises.
What the course covers
- Identifying confined spaces and their hazards
- Legal requirements and regulations
- Risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Selecting and using the correct entry equipment
- Gas detection
- Operating escape breathing apparatus and understanding its limitations
- Ropes, harnesses, tripods and man-riding winches
- PPE and hygiene
- Equipment testing, maintenance and examinations
- Safe communication, entry and rescue procedures
- Practical entry and self-rescue assessments
What to bring
- Full PPE
- Arrive 15–30 minutes early
Train at our rig in Portadown or on your site
Our purpose-built confined space rig is at ITS Portadown, with free parking, a canteen and free tea and coffee, about 40 minutes from Belfast by the M1.
The ITS mobile unit can also bring the training to your site anywhere in Northern Ireland, with group rates on request.
ITS has run accredited courses since 2000, with 25+ years training Northern Ireland and Ireland, 10,000+ delegates, 2 large-scale training centres and 4.8 on Google.
Confined space course FAQs
How much does confined space training cost in NI?
£170 + VAT per person at Portadown. Group and on-site rates are available on request.
How long is the course?
One day.
Can you run confined space training on our site? Yes, with the mobile unit, anywhere in Northern Ireland.
Do you train near Belfast?
Yes. Portadown is about 40 minutes from Belfast by the M1, or we can train on your site.
What should I bring?
Full PPE. Please arrive 15–30 minutes early.
Do I need to be fit?
Yes. The course includes practical entry exercises.
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