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Confined Space + Rescue
A fully compliant blended confined space program for industrial employers in BC and Alberta, combining online theory with a short in-person practical session to reduce downtime. Participants are trained and assessed across the full confined space workflow, from hazard assessment to entry planning and rescue awareness.
Read before you book · printed on the certificate
Confined Space Entry, Monitor & Rescue Awareness Level
Rescue training, done properly, is a full additional day on top of entry and monitor training — at a minimum. A thirty-minute hands-on practical with one pass through a confined-space simulator does not make someone a rescuer, and a certificate that says it does hands your site a capability it doesn't have.
What this course trains
Non-entry rescue.
- Recognising that an emergency is under way
- Controlling the scene so no one else goes in
- Summoning the rescue team
- Retrieving a worker from outside the space on an anchored retrieval line, with a body harness
- Briefing and supporting the rescue team when it arrives
What it does not train
Entry rescue.
- No one certified at this level enters a confined space to bring a worker out
- Entry rescue requires operations- or technician-level confined space rescue training
Scope question? Call (250) 787-9315 or email reception@alpha-training.ca and a person will confirm what this certificate covers for your site before you book.
Start with the online portion
The online portion runs on our own training platform, at your own pace, on any device. Every screen has a check you answer before it moves on, so by the time you arrive for the in-person day the theory is done and verified.
Your link and sign-in arrive in your booking confirmation email. Book your seat below and you can start right away.
What you’ll learn
- Identify and classify confined spaces
- Assess hazards and apply controls
- Perform atmospheric testing
- Plan entries and emergency response
Who it’s for
- New entrants
- Workers recertifying
What you’ll cover
- Scope, limits & authorization
- Legal / authority framework
- Space recognition
- Entry boundary / breathing zone
- Roles & responsibilities
- Hazard assessment & controls
- Atmospheric hazards & testing
- Ventilation & atmospheric controls
- Permits & entry authorization
- Entry control operations
- SCBA Pre-Use, Donning, Doffing
- Non-entry rescue lifts/drags
- Rescue (awareness level)
- Supplied air / SCBA / SABA
- Practical readiness
- Final review / synthesis
From booking to certificate
Theory online at your own pace, then one day in person. Here’s the whole path:
- 1BookPick a date below and book your seat. Your sign-in and course link follow by email.
- 2Learn onlineWork through the theory on any device, whenever it suits. Every screen has a check you answer before it moves on, and the course must be complete before your in-person day.
- 3Written test in personOn the day, after your photo ID is checked, you write a closed-book test before the practical begins. Anything missed is gone over with you before you continue.
- 4Practical assessmentA hands-on scenario run by your instructor, who observes the skills that can only be shown in the room and records the result.
- ✓CertifiedYour credential is issued — verifiable any time at /verify.
Completion & certification
To receive your credentials you must attend and complete the entirety of the course and complete all the necessary components as required by the course provider.
- You receiveAlpha Certificate of Completion
- ValidityValid for 3 years
- DeliveryBlended · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionBC & AB
Upcoming dates
- Tue, Oct 20, 2026Starts 4:00 PM · in-person practicalAlpha Training Solutions, 10123 99 Avenue, Fort St. John, BCSeats openBook this date
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Common questions
Who is Confined Space + Rescue for?
New entrants; Workers recertifying.
How long is confined space training good for?
Alpha lists this course as valid for 3 years. No law sets an expiry for confined space training, but most certificates show 3 years. Your employer decides when you retrain. In BC, rescue teams must hold a practice drill at least once a year. Check your own dates →
How long does the Confined Space + Rescue course take?
The theory is online at your own pace, then up to 1 day in person.
How is the course delivered?
It's blended: the theory is completed online at your own pace, followed by a short in-person session to practise and be assessed. Less time off work, same certification.
Can confined space training be done online?
Partly. You complete the theory online at your own pace, then practise and are assessed in person.
Can you deliver this course on-site for our crew?
Yes. Any course in our catalogue can run at your yard, camp, or office anywhere in BC and Alberta — based in Fort St. John, we travel province-wide. Request an on-site quote for group pricing.
How much does Confined Space + Rescue cost?
$229 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.