Course Information
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.
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.
No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Prepare for gas testing
- Test gas
- Maintain equipment
Outcomes
Upon successfully completing the course, participants are awarded with a Statement of Attainment for the unit MSMWHS217 Gas Test Atmospheres, which is recognised nationally in Australia.
Course Details
Cost:
$280
Dates:
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Units:
MSMWHS217 Gas Test Atmospheres
Duration:
4 hours
Location:
Moranbah

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Pre Requisites
None
Entry Requirements
- Pass a language, literacy and numeracy assessment (LLN)
What To Bring On The Day
- Photo ID
- USI Number
- Enclosed shoes
- Suitable outdoor clothing (no singlets)
- Lunch
- Water bottle
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Further Details
Assessment Methods
Participants are assessed through a combination of written assessments, practical exercises and demonstrations. Successful completion of both theory and practical assessments is required to obtain certification.
Delivery Methods
This course is face-to-face, trainer delivered.
Credit Transfer/ RPL
If you have completed some of this course before or you have completed some units that appear in this course or you have good experience in this type of work, then you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer. You don’t have to take up this option but it’s available upon request. Evidence will be required.
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