Gas Test Atmospheres (GTA)

DURATION:
1 day

DESIGNED FOR:
Personnel intending to become an Authorised Gas Tester (AGT) within the workplace. It develops the skills to use electronic gas test apparatus to determine if an area is safe for proposed work.

DESCRIPTION:
In a typical scenario 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

CONTENT:
To prepare participants for successful completion of assessment activities the following content is delivered:

• Why monitor atmospheres?
• Different types of gas test equipment
• Target gases and gas behaviour
• Prepare and plan for monitoring
• Operate gas test equipment
• Take precautions to safe guard health
• Take atmospheric readings
• Maintain equipment.

ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCY
MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres 

• Prepare for gas testing
• Test gas
• Maintain equipment 

PRE-REQUISITES: 
None.