AGT (Authorised Gas Tester)

This Gas Test Atmospheres training course is for individuals who may be required to carry out gas testing of an atmosphere prior to entering a specific area or workspace.

This can include work environments that are hazardous, unpredictable, subject to time pressure, chaotic and expose responders to risk, on land or water, or workplace atmospheres which may include visible and invisible hazards and hazardous surfaces.

The course covers the skills and knowledge required to test the working atmosphere using electronic test apparatus to find out if it is safe for the proposed work, interpret readings and take actions based on the interpretation.

This course is recommended for people working in, or who will be working in operational roles that may need to undertake testing and monitoring of potentially hazardous atmospheres in the workplace.

DGT will supply all equipment necessary for you to undertake training. Students must provide:

• Appropriate clothing and closed-in footwear

There are no formal entry requirements stipulated for this training program, however participants are required to possess basic language, literacy and numeracy skills.