The Confined Space Gas Testing Skill Set is a two-day course that will give you the ability to undertake gas testing and to enter and work safely in confined spaces. The course covers Occupational Health and Safety law, legislation and standards relating to Gas Atmosphere tests and the skills required to enter and work in confined spaces in the mining, infrastructure and resource industries.
Participants will learn how to perform some of the following tasks:
- Identifying, monitoring and reassessing risk control measures
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Planning, access and egress
- Safely performing duties
- System dismantle and pack up
- Define a confined space
- Identification Hazard and use control measure
- Use of Confined Space Entry Permit
- Risk control measure
- Stand-by person and their responsibilities
- Correct equipment for tasks
- Hierarchy of hazard control
- Rescue Plan
- Isolation procedures
Units:
MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres
RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
You will need to have the following PPE at a minimum when conducting the practical assessments:
- Hi-Vis Long sleeve shirt
- Long Pants
- Steel Cap Boots
- Hard Hat
- Safety Glasses
- Gloves
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Delivery locations and study options
Semester 1
Pundulmurra Campus - 16 - 17 May, 2023
| When | 16 - 17 May, 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Where | Pundulmurra Campus | ||||||||||||
| How | On campus | ||||||||||||
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Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.