course description

This unit of competency 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.

training & assessment delivery

We use an online platform to deliver our resources and assessments. After you enrol, you will receive an invite from the platform, prompting you to log in. You will have access to the theory section right away. We recommend this is completed prior to attendance, however, you will have the opportunity to complete this with your trainer if preferred.

All practical training and assessment will be delivered in-person with your trainer. Tasks/forms relating to the practical elements will be released to you in the platform upon attendance.

If preferred, we can provide paper copies of all resources and assessments.

What you will learn & how you will be assessed

To successfully complete this unit, you will need to demonstrate that you can safely and competently conduct gas testing in a workplace environment.

You will be required to demonstrate that you can:

Recognise and assess conditions where atmospheric testing is required
Select, prepare and correctly use gas testing equipment
Apply the appropriate testing regime
Select and wear the required PPE
Identify hazards and apply appropriate control measures
Take accurate atmospheric readings
Interpret, record and report test results
Apply known solutions to routine problems
Clean and maintain gas testing equipment
Communicate clearly with relevant personnel about safety conditions and procedures
Work within your level of responsibility and follow workplace procedures

You will need knowledge of:

Workplace procedures, including permit systems and SOPs
Safety requirements, hazards and hazard controls
Incident, fire and accident procedures
PPE requirements
Common atmospheric hazards and contaminants
Explosive ranges, including upper and lower explosive limits
Atmospheric exposure standards, including time-weighted averages (TWA), short-term exposure limits (STEL) and peak limitations
Conditions that can cause an atmosphere to become hazardous
Units used to measure atmospheric contaminants, including mg/m³, ppm and % v/v
The potential toxic effects of exposure to hazardous gases

Assessment will normally be conducted off the job before you perform gas testing unsupervised, using the relevant gas testing meters, tools, equipment and safety gear. You will need to demonstrate preparation, testing, interpretation of results, reporting, equipment maintenance and responding to problems across realistic workplace situations. Assessment may include demonstrations, walk-throughs, workplace-based scenarios, case studies and "what if" situations. Where appropriate, industry-based simulation may be used, provided it realistically reflects workplace conditions.

Requirements & prerequisites

Participants will need to demonstrate sufficient Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills. Please advise us if you have any LLND concerns or issues as support is available and adjustments can be made to ensure you are not disadvantaged in completing this course.

Participants will require a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number. If you have completed any Nationally Recognised Training from 2015 onwards, you may already have one. You can locate or create your USI number here.

Location

This course is delivered at 33 North Jindong Road, Carbunup.

There are multiple businesses operating at this facility, so students need to be mindful of traffic, follow the posted speed limits and follow signage directing to the training area.

Please contact us for on-site bookings.

Duration

The duration for this course is 4 hours.

Fees

Standard Fee: $250 | With CTF Rebate: $148

Please contact us to enquire about payment plan options.

Accreditation

Participants will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment via email within 14 days of completing the course. Payment is required before any certification can be issued.

cancellation policy

We are a small business, and the costs to run our courses can be high. If you need to cancel or reschedule your booking, we need to be notified so we can make adjustments or invite another student to fill your spot. To view our full cancellation policy, please refer to our Student Handbook below.

Dress code

Students need to wear long-sleeved clothing and steel-capped boots. Hi-Vis vests, hard hats and ear protection will be provided where required.

how to enrol

Select the calendar to see our list of upcoming course dates. Select the course you would like to join and proceed with completing the enrolment form. You will then receive a booking confirmation email, followed by an invoice. If you cannot attend any of the listed dates, or don’t see the course you would like to book listed, please contact us so we can arrange a course for you.

We encourage you to read our Student Handbook and to contact us with any questions prior to enrolling.

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