Gas Test Atmospheres
This course is for those individuals who may be required to carry out gas testing of an atmosphere prior to entering a specific area or workspace. Such as working environments which may be hazardous, unpredictable, subject to time pressure, chaotic and expose responders to risk, on land or water, by day or night. Or workplace atmospheres which may include visible and invisible hazards and hazardous surfaces.
It covers the skills and knowledge required to test the working atmosphere using electronic test apparatus, to find out if it is safe for the proposed work, interpret readings and take actions based on the interpretation.
Situations that require testing might include:
− confined spaces
− enclosed and partially enclosed spaces
− hot work
− storage tanks, silos, pits, pipes, shafts, ducts, transport vehicles and ships
− testing as part of issuing a work permit
− monitoring as part of working under a work permit
− open areas
− holding the gas tester by hand
− lowering the gas tester into a space, e.g. on a line.
Provider of Training and Assessment
This course is delivered by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
Unit Being Delivered
The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd, RTO 90909.
MSMWHS217 - Gas test atmospheres
To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au
Important information prior to enrolment
+ Course Delivery
This course will be delivered in the workplace or at an Allens Training Pty Ltd or Third party facility.
+ Entry Requirements
Participants must have:
- The physical capacity to wear the appropriate PPE and use testing apparatus to test the atmosphere of an area.
- The ability to take readings and interpret, report/record relevant data.
+ Course Duration
- Face to Face – 4 hours (minimum)
- Refresher 150 minutes (minimum)
- Online with Face to Face of at least 2 hours
+ Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.
+ Certificate Renewal Requirements
No industry recommended renewal is identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.
+ Course Fees and Payments
- Please refer to our booking calendar for individual course fees.
- Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.
- Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.
+ Work Placement Arrangements
No work placement will be required as part of this course.
+ Learners Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website www.allenstraining.com.aufor all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
What happens at the course?
+ Learning Activities
Delivery of course information and learning activities.
+ Assessment Activities
- Practical scenarios: For a Confined Space scenario and Well Head scenario, complete the following:
- Prepare for testing
- Test gas
- Interpret readings
- Monitor gas on an ongoing basis
- Communicate required actions to be taken, based on the interpretation
- Maintain equipment
- Maintain records of tests and results in accordance with procedures
Documentation - The student must complete site-based test gas report forms
Theory assessment – A written exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions. All questions must be successfully completed.