V Skill HF-D10.4-004 sector-specific 9 skills
Working safely at height and in confined spaces
Works at height and in confined spaces according to the applicable procedure, takes the required measures beforehand and observes the work permit system.
How hrmforce measures this
- Assessment method
- Certificate or diploma
- hrmforce instrument
- Knowledge test (client-specific), Work sample test
- Trainability
- medium
- Demand outlook 2026 to 2030
- stable
Formal proof of completed education or examination.
Behavioural anchors
| Level | Behaviour at this level |
|---|---|
| N1 Guided | Works at height under supervision with the prescribed fall protection and leaves the location when in doubt. works under supervision and follows instruction · routine, one variable at a time · own task |
| N3 Proficient | Prepares work at height or in a confined space independently, arranges attendant and measurement and issues the work permit. sets own approach and seeks input proactively · several variables, some ambiguity · own team or process |
| N5 Leading | Designs procedures for work at height and in confined spaces, audits contractors against them and decides on release of work. sets the standard and the policy · strategic, under high uncertainty · organisation, value chain or profession |
N2 and N4 are deliberately not anchored. Raters place them between the anchors, following the O*NET convention.
Underlying skills
These skills inherit the assessment route and the behavioural anchors of this construct.
| T | Skill | Definition | Demand outlook 2026 to 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|
| V | Working in a confined space Confined space entry | Enters a confined space only with release, measurement, ventilation, a hole watch and an agreed rescue plan. | stable |
| V | Applying lockout tagout Lockout tagout | De energises an installation, applies locks and tags and verifies with a zero energy check that it is safe. | rising |
| V | Requesting and observing a work permit Permit to work | Requests the required work permit, reads the conditions and works within the recorded limits and validity. | stable |
| V | Erecting and inspecting scaffolding Scaffolding | Erects or checks scaffolding according to the assembly instruction and attaches the scaffold tag with inspection status. | stable |
| V | Using an aerial lift or ladder safely Aerial lift | Chooses between ladder, step or aerial lift, sets the equipment up stably and works within the permitted reach. | stable |
| V | Performing hole watch duties Hole watch | Keeps contact with the entrant as hole watch, logs entry and exit and raises the alarm on any deviation. | stable |
| V | Performing gas measurement before entry Gas measurement | Measures oxygen, flammable gas and toxic components with a gas detector and repeats the measurement during work. | stable |
| V | Drafting a fall protection plan Fall protection plan | Determines the collective or individual provision per workplace at height and records anchor points and routes. | rising |
| V | Rescue planning for work at height Rescue plan | Works out beforehand how a person is reached and released within a short time after a fall or in a confined space. | rising |