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Atmospheric Testing and Gas Detection

Key Information

Duration:Half day (4 Hours)

Maximum Attendees: 12

Training available nationwide at one of our centres, or your own workplace

Price (excl GST)

$230 Per Person

Price (excl GST)

$2070 Company Booking

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Prepare yourself with the knowledge and technical skills to determine if a suitable atmosphere exists to conduct work safely.

Overview

This course will provide the knowledge and skills required to determine whether there are any harmful gases, including high or low levels of oxygen or excessive levels of toxic and flammable gases that could pose a danger to humans or the environment.

In accordance with the requirements to maintain Consent to Assess for the unit standards taught on this course, Safety ‘n Action had this course pre moderated and approved by our standard setting body, Industry Skills Boards (ISBs).

Please bring along your ID - We need to verify the identity of students in attendance, please bring ID with you on the day of training.

 

Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of atmospheric testing versus gas detection
  2. Understand the relevant industry terminology
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of relevant atmospheric and gas detection equipment and the limitations around the accuracy of gas detectors
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of atmospheric testing in potentially hazardous environments
  5. Conduct and interpret atmospheric and gas testing results

Entry Criteria:

  1. All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.

NZQA Unit Standards Included

  • Unit Standards - ATGD (Click to see more detail)

    Unit

    Level

    Credit

    Description

    25510

     

    		 3

    4

    Operate an atmospheric testing device to determine a suitable atmosphere exists to work safely

     

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Atmospheric Testing and Gas Detection Training Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Atmospheric Testing and Gas Detection training in New Zealand.

Atmospheric testing and gas detection training teaches workers how to use atmospheric testing equipment to determine whether an atmosphere is suitable for work to be carried out safely. Safety 'n Action's Atmospheric Testing and Gas Detection course covers atmospheric hazards, gas detection equipment, equipment limitations, testing procedures and how to interpret and respond to atmospheric test results.
Atmospheric testing and gas detection training is relevant for workers who may need to test or monitor an atmosphere before or during work where hazardous gases, vapours or unsafe oxygen levels could be present. This can include workers in construction, infrastructure, utilities, wastewater, manufacturing, maintenance and other industrial environments where atmospheric hazards may occur.
Atmospheric testing helps determine whether the air in a work area is safe before work begins. A hazardous atmosphere may contain too little or too much oxygen or dangerous concentrations of toxic or flammable gases. Testing allows workers to identify atmospheric hazards that may not be visible or otherwise obvious, interpret the results and take appropriate action when unsafe conditions are detected.
Atmospheric testing is the process of assessing the atmosphere in a work area to determine whether conditions are suitable for work to be carried out safely. Gas detection involves using appropriate equipment to detect and measure gases or atmospheric conditions that may present a hazard. Understanding both the testing process and the capabilities and limitations of gas detection equipment is important when assessing potentially hazardous environments.
Gas detection equipment can be used to identify atmospheric hazards including unsafe oxygen levels and concentrations of toxic or flammable gases, depending on the type of detector and sensors being used. Different gas detectors are designed for different hazards, so workers need to understand the equipment they are using, what it is capable of detecting and its limitations. Safety 'n Action's training covers the use of atmospheric and gas detection equipment and how to interpret testing results.
Workers should not rely on sight or smell to determine whether an atmosphere is safe. Appropriate atmospheric testing equipment should be used where hazardous atmospheric conditions may be present. Workers conducting atmospheric testing need to understand how to operate the equipment, recognise its limitations, interpret the readings and respond appropriately when results indicate that conditions may be unsafe.
Yes. Safety 'n Action's Atmospheric Testing and Gas Detection course provides practical knowledge and skills relating to atmospheric testing and gas detection equipment. Learners develop an understanding of relevant equipment, limitations that can affect the accuracy of gas detectors, atmospheric testing in potentially hazardous environments and how to conduct and interpret atmospheric and gas testing results.
Atmospheric testing is an important part of managing confined space risks where atmospheric hazards may be present. Confined spaces can contain hazards such as oxygen-deficient atmospheres, toxic gases or flammable atmospheres. Testing may be required before entry and atmospheric conditions may need to be monitored during the work, depending on the hazards and risk controls for the confined space. Workers involved in confined space work should have the training and competency appropriate to their specific responsibilities.
Safety 'n Action's Atmospheric Testing and Gas Detection course teaches workers the knowledge and technical skills required to assess whether an atmosphere is suitable for work to be carried out safely. Learners cover:
  • The difference between atmospheric testing and gas detection
  • Relevant gas detection and atmospheric testing terminology
  • Atmospheric and gas detection equipment
  • Limitations affecting the accuracy of gas detectors
  • Atmospheric testing in potentially hazardous environments
  • Conducting atmospheric and gas tests
  • Interpreting testing results
  • Responding appropriately to atmospheric hazards
Safety 'n Action's Atmospheric Testing and Gas Detection course is a half-day course lasting approximately four hours. Training is available nationwide at Safety 'n Action training centres or at your own workplace for suitable company bookings, providing options for both individual learners and businesses across New Zealand.

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