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 Awareness Course DetailsPermit-Required Confined Space Entry Training
3 hours · $59.99. Entry permit system, atmospheric testing, and entrant/attendant duties.
See Permit-Required Entry Course DetailsConfined Space Supervisor Training
5 hours · $69.99. Permit authorization, hazard assessment, and entry approval for entry supervisors.
See Supervisor 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 Competent Person 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.
See Pricing & Bulk DiscountsFull Breakdown
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 |
Side-by-Side Guides
Compare Courses
Awareness vs. Entry Training
When working near a space is enough, and when entrants and attendants need full entry training.
Entry vs. Supervisor Training
What changes when someone signs, authorizes, and cancels the entry permit.
Supervisor vs. Competent Person
Permit-level duties versus overall confined space program responsibility.
Construction vs. General Industry
Choosing between 1926 Subpart AA and 1910.146 when work crosses the line.
Permit-Required Training Guide
Every permit-required role: entrant, attendant, entry supervisor, Competent Person, and rescue.
Rescue Planning Guide
What a complete rescue plan needs before entry begins.
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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