Decision Guide
Which Confined Space Course Do I Need?
Match your actual job duties, not your job title, to the right course. Many crews need more than one.
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Confined Space Awareness Training
3 hours · $49.99. Foundational hazard recognition for anyone working near confined spaces without entering them.
See Course DetailsPermit-Required Confined Space Entry Training
3 hours · $59.99. Entry permit system, atmospheric testing, and entrant/attendant duties.
See Course DetailsConfined Space Supervisor Training
5 hours · $69.99. Permit authorization, hazard assessment, and entry approval for entry supervisors.
See Course DetailsCompetent Person for Confined Spaces Training
6 hours · $159.99. Program oversight, hazard classification, and rescue planning. Note: training supports this role, but the employer must designate and authorize the Competent Person for the specific worksite.
See Course DetailsA Role-Based Combination
Most sites need entrants/attendants in Permit-Required Entry, an entry supervisor in Supervisor training, and a designated Competent Person overseeing the program. Bulk pricing is available per course.
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Role-by-Role Course Table
| Job Role | Typical Duties | Recommended Course | OSHA Topics Covered | Notes for Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearby worker / general crew | Works near, but does not enter, confined spaces | Awareness | Hazard recognition, roles, signage | Good baseline for site orientation and new hires |
| Authorized entrant | Physically enters permit-required confined spaces | Permit-Required Entry | Entry permits, atmospheric testing, entrant duties | Also needs hands-on PPE/monitor practice per employer requirements |
| Attendant / hole watch | Monitors entrants from outside the space | Permit-Required Entry | Attendant duties, communication, non-entry rescue | Cannot also serve as entrant on the same entry |
| Entry supervisor / foreman | Authorizes and cancels entry permits | Supervisor | Permit authorization, hazard assessment, entry approval | Often combined with Permit-Required Entry for smaller crews |
| Safety manager / EHS coordinator | Owns the confined space program, classifies spaces, plans rescue | Competent Person | Program development, classification, rescue planning, recordkeeping | Employer must formally designate the Competent Person |
| Mixed crew / whole company | Multiple roles across a team | Role-based combination | All of the above, split by role | Bulk pricing available per course; call for group planning |
This guide offers general role-based recommendations. Employers remain responsible for determining which employees need which training based on actual assigned duties, hazards, and worksite conditions. See Credential Transparency for what a certificate does and doesn't confirm.
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