This unit of competency 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.
Description
This unit of competency 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.
It applies to situations where an individual may be required to carry out gas testing of an atmosphere prior to entering a specific area or workspace. The competency requires the person to interpret readings and take actions based on the interpretation.
Working environment may be hazardous, unpredictable, subject to time pressure, chaotic and expose responders to risk, on land or water, by day or night. Workplace atmospheres may include visible and invisible hazards and hazardous surfaces.
The Unit Is Suitable For Use In The Following Situations:
confined spaces
enclosed and partially enclosed spaces
hot work
storage tanks, silos, pits, pipes, shafts, ducts, transport vehicles and ships
testing as part of issuing a work permit
monitoring as part of working under a work permit
open areas
holding the gas tester by hand
lowering the gas tester into a space, e.g. on a line.
This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ATEC (RTO# 40554) focuses on providing nationally recognised construction and mining training and certifications, delivered by and in partnership with industry clients, under industry standards and conditions.
We work directly with industry organisations and employers to ensure their employees and contractors have the skills, knowledge, accreditations, and licences required to do their job.
ATEC develops learning and assessment programs that are imbedded into your organisation’s processes and requirements ensuring outcomes align to your business objectives and needs.
With a wide range of qualifications and units on scope, ATEC specialises in certifications associated with HRWLs, WHS, scaffolding, mining, drilling and other site required areas such as first aid, CPR, working at heights, confined space entry, asbestos, light and heavy machinery and transportation of goods and cargo.
While most of our training and assessment activities are delivered on-site, we also offer online support and access to documents as well as options for sessions within RTO facilities where required.
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