Gas Test Atmospheres – Self Paced
MSMWHS217 - Gas test atmospheres
$150.00 (GST Exempt)
Gas Test Atmospheres – Self Paced Course
This course is specifically designed for workers who may need to monitor potentially hazardous atmospheres in the telecommunications carrier network. It covers the skills and knowledge required to test the working atmosphere using electronic test apparatus, to determine whether it is safe for the proposed work, and 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, interpret readings and take appropriate actions based on these readings.
WHO CAN DO THE SELF-PACED GAS TEST ATMOSPHERES COURSE?
Our self-paced Gas Test Atmospheres course is only available to workers who:
- Have access to all gas detection equipment required to work on underground infrastruture includings pits, pipes and manholes
- Have access to underground infrastructure where they can perform gas testing activities
- Have access to someone who can video them performing a number of tasks to prove their competency
HOW DOES SELF-PACED LEARNING WORK?
Workers who meet all entry criteria and are suitable to undertake the self-paced learning will undergo the following steps:
- Attend a live training webinar with one of our gas testing training specialists
- Complete all required online theory assessments in the JB Hunter learning portal
- Have someone video them undertaking a series of practical assessments
- Upload the practical assessment videos to the JB Hunter learning portal
- A JB Hunter trainer will review the uploaded videos and contact the learner for any additional information if required
WHAT YOU NEED FOR YOUR SELF-PACED GAS TESTING COURSE
To complete the self-paced course, you will need:
- A laptop with internet capability
- A device to record video footage of the practical assessments (can be a phone or video camera)
- Someone who can video you completing practical assessment activities
- A suitable site (access to an underground pit or manhole) to undertake the practical assessment
- Compliant and functional gas testing equipment, including (but not limited to):
- A gas tester
- Safe work clothing and PPE
- Safety footwear
How long is the Gas Test Atmosphere certificate valid for?
We recommend a refresher every two (2) years.
nbn Unify Accredition Skills included
- Can be used for the enAble Unify Mandatory Field Registration Induction unit “MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres”
Prerequisites
Our self-paced Gas Test Atmospheres course is only available to workers who:
Have access to all gas detection equipment required to work on underground infrastruture includings pits, pipes and manholes
Have access to underground infrastructure where they can perform gas testing activities
Have access to someone who can video them performing a number of tasks to prove their competency
Certification
Upon successful completion of this training program, you will be awarded the following unit(s) of competency:
MSMWHS217 – Gas test atmospheres
Course information
Gas Test Atmospheres – Self Paced Course
This course has been designed for telecommunications workers undertaking gas testing in the carrier network environment.
- When gas testing is required
- Responsibilities of the supervisor
- Risk assessments incorporating atmospheric monitoring requirements
- Confined space permits
- Oxygen deficiency and enrichment; lower explosive levels; carbon monoxide, methane and other gases
- Exposure limits
- Air densities of common gasses and implications
- Gas testing logs and gas detector maintenance
- Gas detector bump testing and calibration requirements
- Gas detector records
Dates & Locations
This training is delivered as an online and self-paced course and can be completed from any location with suitable internet coverage.
Please call 1800 672 933 during office hours for latest course information
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