Gas Testing

Course Content

The course focuses on:

• Reasons for gas testing.
• Identification of potential atmospheric hazards and to manage atmospheric hazards.
• Dangers of combustibles where hot work is undertaken.
• Requirements of a safe working environment.
• Common and plant specific gases and their properties.
• Identification of gas testing equipment.
• Undertake gas and atmospheric testing.
• Complete documentation required for confined space gas testing.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Demonstrate knowledge of gas testing and related hazards in the energy.
• Chemical industry.
• Perform gas tests, and interpret and respond to gas test results, in an energy and chemical plant.
• Demonstrate knowledge of atmospheric testing in potentially hazardous.
• Environments.
• Conduct atmospheric tests.
• Interpret and respond to atmospheric testing results.

Course structure

The course is a combination of theoretical and practical sessions. Students are assessed continuously during the course.

Course prerequisites

None.

Assessment process

Theory assessment followed by practical assessment which takes place when student is ready/has shown that they can perform all tasks required. The practical consists of three gas tests ensuring pre start checks are carried out and test environment monitored.

Revalidation/Refresher

To maintain current competency, it is recommended that refresher training occurs regularly. Depending on the industry you work in this may vary. Current Wood Training recommendation is every three years.

Items to bring

• Photo ID.
• Comfortable clothing suitable for participating in practical exercises.
• Covered-in footwear.