Confined Space and Gas Testing Combo

Course Summary

This 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, and to safely work in a confined space

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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 and to safely undertake work within confined spaces. The competency requires the person to interpret readings and take actions based on the interpretation.

Working environments 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.

​Confined space permits are used in the mining, construction and other industries where personnel are required to conduct work in areas which meets the confined space criteria listed below. This course additionally provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely working in a confined space.

Confined space training means an enclosed or partially enclosed space that:

• is not designed or intended primarily to be occupied by a person; and
• is, or is designed or intended to be, at normal atmospheric pressure while any person is in the space; and
• is or is likely to be a risk to health and safety from:
• an atmosphere that does not have a safe oxygen level, or
• contaminants, including airborne gases, vapours and dusts, that may cause injury from fire or explosion, or
• harmful concentrations of any airborne contaminants, or
• engulfment.

It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.

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

• Must have good verbal and written comprehension of the English language
• Must be over 18 years of age
• Must have good general health and fitness for practicals (eg. physical work)
• Must have basic mathematical skills and knowledge to work out formulas
• Must wear long sleeved shirt, long leg pants and steel cap boots
• Must hold a USI (unique student identifier) number. Click here for further information: http://www.usi.gov.au

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Max Students

12

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Min Students

4

Due to the cost of running the dogman course, it is essential to meet the min students of 4. If this isn't reached, you will be contacted 5 days prior and rescheduled.