MSMWHS217 - Gas Test Atmospheres
Course Information
- DELIVERY: Face to Face Training
- COST: $150
- DURATION: 1 Day Course
- LOCATION: 3/14-16 Marjorie Street, Sefton NSW 2162
Course Description
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.
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.
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.
This unit of competency 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.
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Successfully complete the enrolment process including LLN assessment.”
Where training and assessment is to be completed in the workplace, the following entry requirement is included:
- Nominate and have approved a suitable workplace to complete the course.”
Duration
The total duration is half day. Training and assessment are conducted.
Training Overview
- Confined Space Legislation & Workplace Hazards.
- Confined Space Equipment
- Reading Gas Monitor.
- Presentation, Video on Confined Space activities
- Practical Training at Confined Space Entry
- Knowledge and Practical Assessment
Vocational Outcome
This course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to enter and work in confined spaces. After the completion of the Course, Candidates will gain the following skills and expertise:
- Prepare for gas testing
- Use gas testing equipment to test gas as required
- Monitor gas on an ongoing basis as required
- Clean and maintain gas testing equipment in accordance with procedures
- Return gas testing equipment to required Location and in required Condition.
Pathways
Students who successfully complete this unit of competency will be awarded a statement of attainment. Employment pathways upon the completion of this unit of competency include a range of possible job titles that require gas testing atmospheres.
Students completing this unit of competency may decide to undertake additional studies such as RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces, MSMPER300 Issue work permits and MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis.
Fees and Charges
- Group discounts apply
- Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook
- Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront; group booking payment terms are based on agreement.
Optional
Other Charges; Certificate Reissuance; $50 per item.
