Course Info
Course Summary
This is course provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge 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 individuals 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:
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confined spaces
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enclosed and partially enclosed spaces
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hot work
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storage tanks, silos, pits, pipes, shafts, ducts, transport vehicles and ships
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testing as part of issuing a work permit
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monitoring as part of working under a work permit
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open areas
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holding the gas tester by hand
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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.
Candidate requirements
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Must have good verbal and written comprehension of the English language
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Must be over 18 years of age
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Must have good general health and fitness for practicals (eg. physical work)
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Must have basic mathematical skills and knowledge to work out formulas
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Must wear long sleeved shirt, long leg pants and steel cap boots
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Must hold a USI (unique student identifier) number. Click here for further information: http://www.usi.gov.au
Max Students
12
Min Students
6
Due to the cost of running the dogman course, it is essential to meet the min students of 2. If this isn't reached, you will be contacted 5 days prior and rescheduled.
Note:
Desert to Coast Training and Assessing is currently in the process of adding the above unit to our scope of practice. These units were previously assessed through a third party agreement with NRTAFE (RTO 52788) but will be unavailable until our scope has been updated.