Who Should Attend?

This course provides 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.

Working environment 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.

What will they learn?

The aim of this course is to provide persons with the understanding and skills to gas test atmospheres.  At the completion of the course participants will be able to:

• recognise and assess conditions that require testing
• identify the appropriate action according to procedures and within scope of responsibility, including:
• selecting, preparing and using gas testing equipment
• applying testing regime
• selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
• identifying hazards and applying control measures
• cleaning and maintaining equipment
• take readings and interpret, report/record relevant data
• apply known solutions to routine problems
• communicate clearly and unambiguously with a range of personnel on safety conditions and procedures

Recognition of Prior Learning

For those who hold an existing competency in this subject, or if you have prior experience in gas testing, please speak to our staff regarding recognition of your prior skills and knowledge. You will be required to have a competency conversation with a trainer and have documented evidence of your skills and experience.

Please note your evidence must show your own personal involvement in gas testing, there must be sufficient evidence of you utilising these skills over time, and your evidence must be reasonably current (i.e. within 2-3 years or so).

The evidence you supply must be able to cover the criteria found within the unit you are attempting to RPL. To drill down further into what is in the unit of competency, please go to www.training.gov.au and search the unit code.

Assessment and Outcome

Your competencies will be assessed through completion of theory and practical exercises. Upon successful completion of the course you will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the unit MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres.

Student Support

For those who have concerns regarding their ability to undertake this study program, please refer to our Student Information and Support page under the Training menu for further information on what services are offered to those requiring extra assistance.

Course Venue and Equipment

Where courses are conducted on-site then a suitable venue (which can accommodate up to 10 participants and 1 trainer) and a white board are to be provided by the client company. The venue shall have sufficient space for the participants to be seated comfortably for the duration of the theoretical training. Any catering costs shall be borne by the client company. Client to provide appropriate equipment for the practical training component. Please contact us to discuss alternate arrangements if there is any difficulty in providing these facilities and equipment.

Additional Costs and Expenses

Where the training is conducted outside the immediate Cairns area then additional costs will be applicable. Any airfares, travel, accommodation, meals and materials freight incurred in the provision of this training will be on-charged. Mileage and traveling time will be charged at our standard rates. Please contact us for a formal quotation for courses conducted outside of Cairns.

Reading, Writing and Digital Literacy

The course is delivered in English and requires the answering of questions and filling in forms. Reading and writing skills are required, however they do not need to be at a high level.

There is no requirement in this program of study to utilise technology such as computers or laptops, however a gas monitor will be utilised within the training.

How to Enrol in a Course

TMT are not running public courses at this time.

How to Book a Course

This course is generally booked alongside training in confined space entry. Please see the information on Enter and Work in Confined Spaces for how to go about adding this unit onto the course.

If you are interested in booking a stand-alone course for this topic, please contact our office.