MSMWHS217 – Gas test atmospheres / RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in confined spaces

Participants who pass the assessment will receive a Statement of Attainment acknowledged by the Australian Qualifications Framework. This accreditation is recognised across Australia. The Statement is issued by ModSkills+ Talented Training (RTO 45144).

MSMWHS217 – Gas test atmospheres

This gas test atmospheres program covers the skills and knowledge required to test and monitor working atmospheres to determine whether they are suitable for the proposed work using electronic testing apparatus (gas detectors). This course covers the following topics:

• WHS Statistics
• Risk Management
• Permits
• Atmospheric testing and monitoring requirements
• Oxygen: deficiency, enrichment, lower explosive levels, upper explosive levels
• Carbon monoxide’s hydrogen sulphide, methane and other gasses
• Exposure standards and limits
• Gas testing equipment
• Bump testing and calibration requirements
• Gas detector and atmospheric testing / monitoring records

Pre-course study (Online Tutorials): 1 – 2 Hours, plus
Face to Face Training & Assessment: ½ Day (this may be reduced or extended dependent upon student’s prior experience and uptake of skills and knowledge)

For quality purposes, the RTO must determine the amount of training it provides to each participant.

• There are a few prerequisites that must be met:
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of English (written and verbal)
  • Have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills
  • Provide three (3) matching original evidence of identity documents (see this link and read the “What types of evidence do I need to provide?” section above for details)
  • Please note that arriving without this ID will result in you being turned away from the course
  • Arrive in suitable PPE: Safety boots, long pants and a high-vis shirt
  • Complete the pre-course study and assessment questions

   

  Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)

  • If English is your second language, you must advise us at the time of booking. Contact our Sales and Service Team on 07 3375 5822 to determine your eligibility to undertake this training. We will assist you in any way we can, but due to the demands of the assessment process, do not guarantee that every applicant will possess the level of LLN required for the assessment.
  • You will require at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills. If you have any doubts, please let us know so we can assist you.
  • The Regulator does not allow an interpreter to be used during the mandated formal assessment.

   

  Pre-Course Study and Assessment

  To increase your chance of success, mandatory pre-course study and an online assessment (totalling about three hours) are required. The link to begin this study will be provided when you book the course.