Gas Testing – Refresher Online

Course Content

The course focuses on:

• Explosive mixtures and limits.
• Flammable and toxic atmospheres.
• Common gases.
• Workplace Exposure Standards (WES).
• Types of gas detection equipment including fixed/semi fixed systems, Chip Management System (CMS), personal / portable electronic devices.
• Pre gas test equipment checks.
• Practical gas testing and recording results.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate current knowledge of gas testing terms; commons gases and alarm set points.
• Identify pre use equipment checks and general features of a gas detector.
• Perform gas test(s) and/or interpret/record results.

Course structure

This course is an online course.

After you contact Wood Training, we will send you a confirmation email with a self-enrolment key. You will be prompted in the system to set up a profile, with information that we need for your enrolment.
You will be sent a link to access your course with this self- enrolment key. You will be prompted in the system to set up a profile, with information that we need for your enrolment.

You will need to have:

• Access to a computer and stable internet
• An email address

Course prerequisites

Must hold NZQA US 3058 and/or US 25510 or a documented equivalent that is deemed acceptable by Wood Training.

Assessment process

It consists of online learning modules that you work through at your own pace. At the very end of the course are summative assessment tasks and a requirement to complete an attestation that is signed by your workplace supervisor.  If you are unable to fulfill the attestation requirement, practical demonstration of skills can be undertaken by attending a practical session at our facilities (cost to be advised).

Revalidation/Refresher

To maintain current competency, it is recommended refresher training occurs regularly. Depending on the industry you work