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.

The unit is suitable for use in the following situations:

• 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.

Accreditation

Participants will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment within 14 days of completing the course.

requirements

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

Duration

The duration for this course is 4 - 6 hours, with classes starting at 8am.

Fees

Standard Fee: $250 | With CTF Rebate: $114

how to enrol

Click below to see our list of upcoming course dates. Once enrolled, you will receive a confirmation email with all the information you need to know for the day, 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 this for you.