Expertise
Our instructors are seasoned professionals with years of experience in the field and understand the environment.
Course overview
Enhance your team’s proficiency in gas detection with our Gas Detector User Training, meticulously designed for industrial environments. This on-site program is perfect for a variety of industry sectors, tailored to meet the specific safety requirements of your workplace, ensuring the training is both relevant and directly applicable to your team’s roles in gas detection.
Conducted within your work setting, our Gas Detector User Training creates a familiar and interactive educational atmosphere. We focus on real-world scenarios specific to your workplace, ensuring the skills taught are not only practical but also immediately applicable to gas detection responsibilities.
Recognising the diverse dynamics of professional teams, our training emphasises the importance of understanding gas detection technology, effective communication, and strategic implementation in hazardous environments. This approach enhances team coherence and significantly improves the team’s ability to respond effectively to gas-related emergencies.
Offering flexible scheduling, our training is crafted to align seamlessly with your organisation’s operational timetable, minimising any impact on your daily operations. Our program delves into more than just the basics of gas detection; it focuses on developing user confidence, situational awareness, and emergency preparedness, enabling team members to efficiently use gas detectors in various industrial settings.
Choose our Gas Detector User Training for a focused, impactful way to improve safety skills in gas detection, ideally suited for your industrial environment. It’s a proactive measure towards ensuring a safer, more capable team in handling gas-related challenges.
Training outcomes
Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment, which is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This training is nationally recognised:
- MSMWHS217 Gas Test Atmospheres
The RTO responsible under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 for the quality of the training and assessment being delivered in this course and for the issuance of all AQF certificates is:
Intrinsic Safety trading as Rescue Group Training
RTO No. 45803
Training content
Our detailed course outline ensures a thorough grasp of:
Introduction and Framework:
- Introduction
- Organisational Procedures
Hazards and Risk Control
- Atmospheric Hazards And Contaminants
- Controlling Risks From Atmospheric Hazards
- Common Gases In Australian Work Environments
- Exposure Standards
- Explosive Range
Equipment and Measurement:
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Units Of Measurement
- Cross-Sensitivity
- Understanding The Detection Environment
- Sensor Drift
- T90 Time (Response Time)
Gas Detection Procedures:
- Pre-Use Checks And Preparation
- Calibration And Bump Testing
- Zero Or Fresh Air Calibration
- Gas Testing Regimes
- Determining A Gas Testing Regime
- Determining Sampling Patterns
- Conducting Initial Testing (Pre-Entry)
- Placement Of Gas Detectors
- Breathing Zone
- Interpreting Gas Detector Readings
- Response To Unacceptable Readings
Maintenance and Storage
- Post-Testing Procedures
- Cleaning And Maintenance Requirements
- Fault Finding
- Storage Of Gas Detectors
Assessment
We provide a well-rounded assessment process that encompasses both practical tasks and scenarios, as well as written theory assessments, throughout the training. This comprehensive approach ensures a thorough evaluation of your skills and knowledge, allowing you to demonstrate your competency in real-world application and theoretical understanding.
Specific assessment tasks to be undertaken include:
- Prepare for Confined Space Gas Testing – Practical
- Complete Confined Space Gas Testing – Practical
- Prepare for Hazardous Area Gas Testing – Practical
- Complete Hazardous Area Gas Testing – Practical
- Inspect and Maintain Gas Detection Equipment – Practical
Training mode/duration
Course Duration & Modes
- Face to Face Training: 7-hour intensive, hands-on session.
- Blended/Refresher Training: Mix of online pre-learning and 4-hour practical session, ideal for skill updates.
Each format is tailored to different learning styles and schedules, ensuring effective and efficient Gas Detector User Training.
Location
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at a facility organised by Rescue Group Training.
Gas Detector User Training
Gas Detector User Training: Essential for a Range of Industries
Our Gas Detector User Training is a crucial program for industries where exposure to hazardous gases and vapours is a significant risk. This comprehensive training is designed to suit and be tailored to the specific needs of various sectors, ensuring both safety and compliance with health regulations. Here’s how our training caters to different industries:
Oil and Gas Industry:
We provide specialised training focusing on the detection of flammable and toxic gases in exploration, extraction, refining, and transportation processes.
Chemical Manufacturing:
Our course covers the monitoring and detection of hazardous gas emissions in chemical processing and handling environments.
Mining:
The training is tailored for underground environments where gases like methane and carbon monoxide are prevalent, ensuring safe mining operations.
Construction:
Especially for projects involving underground work, our training teaches the detection of hazardous gas accumulations in confined spaces.
Utilities (Gas and Electricity):
We focus on the skills needed to detect natural gas leaks and emissions during maintenance and repair works.
Waste Management and Sewage Treatment:
Our program addresses the detection of gases like methane and hydrogen sulphide in waste treatment facilities.
Maritime Industry:
We offer training for maritime environments, particularly in engine rooms and offshore platforms, to detect fuel and cargo emissions.
Agriculture:
Our course is tailored for agricultural settings, focusing on gas detection in silo storage and manure management processes.
Firefighting and Emergency Services:
This training equips first responders with the skills to detect and manage hazardous gases in rescue operations.
Pharmaceuticals:
We provide training for the pharmaceutical sector, focusing on the detection of toxic gases in manufacturing processes.
Food and Beverage Industry:
Our course covers gas detection in fermentation, carbonation processes, and refrigeration systems.
Paper and Pulp Industry:
We address the specific needs of this industry in monitoring hazardous gas emissions during various processing stages.
Choose our Gas Detector User Training to ensure your team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge for effective gas detection and safety management. This training is not just a course; it’s an investment in ensuring the safety of your workforce and compliance with industry standards.
More information
Entry requirements:
- Pre-Course Study: Depending on the course mode, online pre-course work may be required before the face-to-face session.
- Online Study Requirements: A computer, smartphone, tablet, or similar device with internet access is needed for online or pre-course studies.
Course Fees
- Group Bookings Only: Currently, we’re focusing on group training sessions. Individual course bookings are not available at this time.
Refunds & Fee Protection - Your Guide to Policies: For detailed information on refunds and fee protection, please consult our Pre-Enrolment Participant Handbook.
Payment Information - Group Bookings: Custom payment solutions for every team. We’ll work with you to set up terms that align with your needs and ours.
For comprehensive details on your rights and responsibilities, including our complaints and appeals process, kindly refer to the Pre-Enrolment Participant Handbook on our website.
We’re committed to fostering an enriching learning environment. Key to this is understanding your Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN), and Digital Literacy skills, essential for your course success.
LLN Evaluation Verification
- Assessing Your Needs: Check if you need an LLN Evaluation based on your prior qualifications through our LLN Evaluation Verification Form.
Digital Literacy Checklist
- Embracing Technology: Complete our Pre-Enrolment Digital Literacy Checklist to help us tailor our support to enhance your digital skills.
Formal LLN Evaluation
- Tailored Support: If required, you can complete our Formal LLN Evaluation online, helping us understand your skill levels for personalised support.
These tools ensure you start your course with all the support you need for a successful learning journey. For any questions or extra assistance, feel free to contact our support team.
Intrinsic Safety Pty Ltd (RTO 45803) offers a detailed pre-enrolment participant handbook for those interested in our programs. This handbook helps you understand your rights when you enrol with us.
We advise you to read and understand the handbook thoroughly before enrolling in any nationally accredited training program offered by Intrinsic Safety Pty Ltd. This ensures you are well-informed about the enrolment process and the program details.
If there is anything in the handbook where you require further clarification, please do not hesitate to call Intrinsic Safety on 1300 990 336 and one of our friendly team members will be more than happy to assist you.