Gas Test Atmosphere

Gas Test Atmospheres Course

Working environments may be hazardous, unpredictable, subject to time pressure, chaotic and expose responders to risk, on land or water, by day or night. Workplace atmospheres may include visible and invisible hazards and hazardous surfaces.

Purpose 

This course 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. It applies to situations where an individual may be required to carry out gas testing of an atmosphere prior to entering a specific area or workspace. The competency requires the person to interpret readings and take actions based on the interpretation. This training applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.

Certification

Before entering into certain spaces, it is important to test and confirm the presence of gases. Failure to do this can result in serious complications. Anyone who takes the course will be able to understand how to use electronic test equipment for testing.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

• MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres

Course Duration

Gas Test Atmospheres Training is a half-day course. 

Price

The cost of participation in the course would be Available On Request $170 per person. 

Group Size

Gas Test Atmospheres Training requires a minimum number of 6 participants and a maximum number of 12 participants.

Location

Either at your site or at our purpose designed training centre 1/214 Leitchs Road, Brendale Qld 4500.

Gas Test Atmospheres Training Course content

Gas Test Atmospheres Training course will share the following important lessons for the participants:

• Finding the type of gas present in a space.
• Selecting the right apparatus to proceed with gas testing.
• Learning how to calibrate the apparatus before gas testing
• Understanding the sampling pattern or testing regime for testing
• Discovering hazards that take place from the possible atmospheric conditions
• Implementing hazard control measures
• Learning how to use personal protective equipment

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Atmospheric testing in potentially hazardous environments
• Conducting atmospheric tests
• Interpreting atmospheric testing results
• Responding appropriately to atmospheric testing results

Why Choose This Course

Before entering into confined spaces, it is important to identify the presence of gases. This course on gas testing will help you to test it on your own. You can use the knowledge to identify the risk on your own. Then you can take appropriate steps to stay away from the risk. 

You can also make yourself available for more job opportunities with this course. It will improve your employability chances in numerous industries. Gas, oil, mining, and manufacturing industries hold a prominent place for them. Some of the job roles available for you include gas testing technician and safety officer. We also offer Operate Breathing Apparatus course, Confined Space Rescue etc. Get top-notch training in gas testing techniques from the experts at Vertical Horizonz. Our comprehensive course in Brisbane is just $150 – Book your spot now.

Benefits

• Discover the presence of toxic or flammable gases on your own.
• Make yourself eligible for more employment opportunities.
• Improve your safety when working in toxic environments.
• Build confidence and competence to access toxic environments.
• Enhance your professional development.
• Support improving your organisational reputation.
• Improve the risk management capabilities you have. 

ENTRY CRITERIA

Must be 18 years or older.

Requirement to demonstrate a level of written and spoken English to do this: Equivalent to Level 1 English communication skills.

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

The programme trainers are all experienced practical people. They speak everyday workplace language and have a wealth of real life examples to share with trainees. Trainees are encouraged to ‘have a go’ in a supportive, safe environment.