Gas Test Atmospheres

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 includes:

1. Preparing for gas testing
2. Test for gas
3. Maintaining equipment

This unit is also 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 in 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.