Description
Certification Name: Certified Confined Space Supervisor
Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/FS/CCSS/V1
Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).
Objective: The Certified Confined Space Supervisor course is designed to provide comprehensive training on managing and supervising work in confined spaces such as tanks, silos, tunnels, and pipelines. The course covers confined space identification, hazard recognition (toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, engulfment, etc.), atmospheric testing, ventilation methods, entry permits, and emergency rescue planning.
Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.
Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional – International Certification and Assessment Body.
Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:
Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.
Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.
Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.
Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.
Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.
Step 6: After completion of online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.
Assessment Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Confined Spaces and Supervisor Responsibilities: Definition and classification of confined spaces, Characteristics and hazards of confined spaces (toxic, flammable, oxygen-deficient), Legal and regulatory requirements (OSHA, IS, Factories Act), Duties and responsibilities of a Confined Space Supervisor, Differences between confined space entrant, attendant, and supervisor roles, Overview of confined space entry procedures and documentation.
Module 2: Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Permit System: Types of confined space hazards (atmospheric, physical, biological, mechanical), Conducting Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems for confined space operations, Isolation of energy sources: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, Monitoring and controlling entry and exit of personnel, Pre-entry checklists and permit validation process.
Module 3: Atmospheric Testing and Ventilation Procedures: Air monitoring for oxygen level, toxic gases, and flammables, Use of gas detectors and calibration requirements, Acceptable limits and response to abnormal readings, Ventilation techniques: mechanical, natural, forced air systems, Placement of equipment for effective air circulation, Supervisor’s role in ensuring continuous monitoring.
Module 4: Entry Procedures, PPE, and Rescue Equipment: Confined space entry protocols and supervision, Selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Use of lifelines, harnesses, escape sets, and communication tools, Supervising entrants and attendants during operations, Emergency escape equipment and placement guidelines, Readiness checks for all safety and rescue equipment.
Module 5: Emergency Response and Rescue Planning: Developing site-specific confined space rescue plans, Rescue team roles, coordination, and standby arrangements, Types of rescue: non-entry, entry by trained personnel, use of retrieval systems, First aid procedures and medical emergency coordination, Conducting rescue drills and supervisor’s role in review, Incident command structure and communication protocols.
Module 6: Training, Audit, and Documentation Compliance: Training needs for entrants, attendants, and supervisors, Maintaining training records and competency evaluations, Documentation of permits, inspections, gas testing, and rescue drills, Conducting confined space safety audits and walk-throughs, Identifying non-conformities and implementing CAPA, Promoting continuous improvement and safety culture in confined space work.
GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:
- Duration- 60 minutes.
- Number of Questions- 30.
- Number of Questions from each module: 5.
- Language: English.
- Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
- Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
- There is no negative marking in any module.
| Marking System: | |||
| S.No. | No. of Questions | Marks Each Question | Total Marks |
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 30 | 100 | ||
| How Students will be Graded: | |||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade | |
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) | |
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) | |
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) | |
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) | |
| 5 | 50-60 | P (Pass) | |
| 6 | 0-49 | F (Fail) | |
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