2026 Central Basic Confined Entry Class
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 Export to Your Calendar 3/9/2026
When: Basic Confined: 3/09
Where: McKimmon Center
1101 Gorman St
Raleigh, North Carolina  27606
United States
Contact: Ben Tillman
BTillman@nconewater.org


Online registration is available until: 2/27/2026
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Basic Confined Space Entry Operations

This course is designed to provide participants with the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required to plan, develop, and safely execute confined space entries in strict compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Interpret Regulatory Standards: Define key terminology and general requirements for Confined Space Operations as mandated by OSHA.

Mitigate Risks: Identify and assess atmospheric, physical, and environmental hazards associated with permit-required confined spaces.

Clarify Roles: Outline the specific duties and legal responsibilities of authorized entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors.

Manage Equipment: Demonstrate the proper inspection, maintenance, and operation of essential safety and rescue equipment.

 

This school includes courses for Water Distribution (C, B, & A) & Shoring, Wastewater Collection (I, II, III, and IV), Backflow Prevention/Cross-Connection Control, Meter Technician, and Basic Confined Space Entry Operation. View the other courses available in this school HERE.

 

Class Schedule

 

 

Monday, March 9th

7:00am

Check-In

8:00am

Basic Confined Entry

9:00am

10:00am

11:00am

12:00pm

Lunch Provided by NC1W
(12:00-1:00)

1:00pm

Basic Confined Entry

2:00pm

3:00pm

4:00pm

 

School Closes at 4:00

All course classes will be held at the McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman St, Raleigh, North Carolina. Each grade/level (e.g., Collections II) will have specific “tracks” of sessions to attend throughout the morning and afternoon. Final class schedules will be provided one week before school. Please note that NC One Water does NOT offer breakfast or dinner on any school days. Breaks will be scheduled between instructors throughout each day.

Registration for an NC One Water School course does NOT include registration for the formal operator exam. Please see the NC DEQ website for more information on the Drinking Water Operator exam and Wastewater Operator exam.


EARLY
NOW – January 23rd

STANDARD
January 24th– February 25th

LATE
After February 25th

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Basic Confined Space Entry Operation $204.00 $226.50 $249.00 $249.00
$271.50 $294.00 $294.00 $316.50 $339.00

 

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Course Materials (click to expand)

 

NC One Water Provides the Following for Basic Confined Entry Course:

  • Basic Confined Space Entry Operations Booklet
  • Math Formula Sheet & Review Guide
  • Digital Links to all Class Presentations in PDF Format
  • USB containing all Class Presentations in PDF Format
CEU Hour s ( click to expand)

 

Basic Confined Space Entry Operations

  • Water Treatment Facility Operators, Distribution Operators, Cross Connection/Backflow Operators: This course is approved by the NCWTFOCB for 6.0 professional growth hours (PGH) for continuing education (CEUs). Students must be present for entire class to receive a Certificate of Completion. Course ID: 208676.

 

Lodging (click to expand)

 

Hilton Garden Inn - Cary

  • Hotel Block Link: TBD

TownePlace Suite Raleigh - University Area

 

Holiday Inn Express Suites - SW NC State

 

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: NC One Water does not solicit outside help to book rooms for attendees or exhibitors. All bookings should go through the hotels directly.

 

Questions or Need Assistance?

Please contact Ben Tillman at BTillman@nconewater.org with any questions or concerns. 

For questions regarding CEU/PDH, contact Paul Willeboordse at PWilleboordse@nconewater.org 

 

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