Authorised Gas Tester Training Standard

This Product is to meet the initial training and knowledge assessment requirements for personnel preparing to work as Authorised Gas Testers*.

*Note: In the workplace, persons undertaking Standby/Safety Watch duties at the entrance to a confined space shall be an Authorised Gas Tester or a Gas Monitor.

This Product is to ensure that personnel preparing for a gas tester role are equipped with the knowledge to conduct gas tests for oxygen levels, flammable and toxic gases safely.

This Product also equips the learner with knowledge to conduct gas testing within confined spaces and awareness of associated confined space hazards.

Learners will also learn about relevant legislative requirements, gas measuring and monitoring equipment and documenting gas test results.

No entry requirements.

To achieve the Authorised Gas Tester Training the learner will need to complete the 4 mandatory units.

14 - 16 hours.

To progress onto further workplace training and workplace competence assessment prior to formal appointment.

3 years

Please note: If the expiry date on the learners previous certificate is within 3 months prior of the course enrolment date then the date of the new certificate should correspond with the expiry date of the existing/previous certificate unless stated otherwise by the Duty Holder or Asset Owner or Operator.