This Nationally Recognised training is suitable for individuals who may be required to carry out gas testing of an atmosphere prior to entering a specific area or workspace.
The Gas Test Atmospheres training provides the participants with the skills and knowledge to test the working atmosphere, use electronic test apparatus & to find out if it is safe for the proposed work.
Participants will learn to interpret readings and take actions based on the interpretation.
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.
The knowledge & skills gained can be applied 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.
COURSE TOPICS
- Find out type of gas/atmosphere to be tested
- Select and calibrate equipment in accordance with procedures
- Find out gas testing regime/sampling pattern required
- Identify hazards from possible atmosphere contaminants
- Implement hazard control measures and use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Test gas
- Use gas testing equipment to test gas as required
- Interpret and report readings
- Monitor gas on an ongoing basis as required.
- Take required action if readings are unacceptable
- Communicate required actions to be taken to appropriate personnel
- Maintain equipment
- Clean and maintain gas testing equipment in accordance with procedures
- Inspect and fault-find monitoring equipment in accordance with procedures
- Return gas testing equipment to required location and in required condition
- Maintain records of tests and results in accordance with procedures
PREREQUISITES & ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
To enrol in this course participants must:
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Have a (USI)-Unique Student Identifier, please visit https://www.usi.gov.au/ if you do not have one
- Provide a copy of their photo identification (driver's licence, proof of age card, or passport)
- Demonstrate the ability to speak and write English to a basic level & have basic numeracy skills
- Be able to speak English well enough to carry out work safely with other people
- please inform us upon registration if you feel you have any literacy or numeracy difficulties. Some reasonable adjustments to the course can be made to assist.
COURSE DURATION
PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED TO BRING
- Photo identification as listed in the prerequisites for this course
- Bring your food, free water, tea, coffee & biscuits are provided, you will be able to leave the facility during your lunch break if you wish
- PPE including protective footwear will be required to be worn for the practical training session, we have hard hats, high visibility vests, gloves & whistles available for use if required.
ASSESSMENT PROCESS
- The course will be a combination of theory & practical training where participants will be required to demonstrate industry skills & knowledge described in the units of competency included in this course.
- Students will be required to pass a written assessment to complete the course all critical components must be demonstrated and answered correctly
COURSE OUTCOME
Upon completion, participants deemed competent will be issued with a:
- Wallet size competency card
- Statement of attainment for MSMWHS217 - Gas test atmospheres
- The certificate is nationally recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework and issued under the authority of the National Vocational Education and Regulator Act 2011.
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS
10 people
UNIT OF COMPETENCY
- MSMWHS217 - Gas test atmospheres
PRICE
$300
- For your registration into a course to be approved, all course fees are required to be paid in full at the time you make your booking.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
- CREDIT CARD - over the phone or the ONLINE CREDIT CARD payment option through our website (preferred) 1.75% surcharge will apply
- INVOICE (an approved 7-day credit application must be in place, available to corporate customers only)
- Individuals registering for a course must use the credit card payment option
REFUND POLICY
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)
- Participants should speak with the IWP administration team at the time of enrolment to further discuss this option
IWP CONTACT DETAILS & RTO INFO
- Address: 37 Kemblawarra Road Warrawong NSW 2502
- Phone: 02 42743864
- Email: admin@iwpt.com.au
- Website: https://www.iwpt.com.au
- RTO Code 91671
- ABN 18133156993