Authorized Gas Tester (AGT)

Course aim and objectives:

The aim and objectives of the Certified Gas tester CGT training programme 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. Their gas testing skills must be assessed either in the workplace or at an approved training center against the competence units.

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

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

Gas Testing Training Course is designed for People who may need to undertake monitoring of Potentially Hazardous Atmospheres in the Workplace. These areas that may need to be atmospherically tested may include:

• Confined Spaces
• Hazardous Material Storage Areas
• Restricted Spaces
• Areas which Contain Dangerous Goods.

This training course will teach trainees:

• When gas testing is required
• How to conduct gas testing

How to determine if the atmosphere is safe to work in.

Course Language:

The   Presentation, supplied documents, and workshop exercises of the course are in   E ng l is h   however, based on   the Trainees’ desires, oral presentation or discussion can be Bilingual (English and Arabic)

Course Duration

2 days

Course Outlines

• Confined space criteria
• The hazards of operations within an oxygen deficient, toxic or flammable environment
• Carrying out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment (TRA)
• Using safe systems of work
• How to select, use and care for PPE and RPE
• Working within the Permit to Work system
• The operating principles of atmosphere monitoring and measuring equipment
• Gas detector pre-start checks
• Calibrating the instruments used in atmospheric testing
• How to set up the relevant detector for each gas testing application
• The behavior of different flammable and toxic gases
• The range and frequency of tests
• Acceptable levels of flammable and toxic gases
• Performing gas tests in sequence
• Obtaining a representative atmosphere sample
• Monitoring and retesting
• Where to site portable or transportable equipment that will be used to continuously monitor the atmosphere

Course Available

Classroom

Final Exam

Final Exam- Final Exam must be passed with 80% to pass the course.

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