Authorised Gas Tester - AGT

This program provides procedures and guidelines for participants to work as authorised gas testers, with comprehensive knowledge and the practical skills necessary for clearance measurements before confined space entry operations.

Course Scope:  

  • What is Gas Testing  
  • Composition of Air  
  • Introduction to types of Gases  
  • Occupational exposure  
  • Fire and Flammability limits  
  • Gas testing- Portable gas detectors and types  
  • Gas testing in process plants and zone classifications  
  • Respiratory protection and equipment  
  • Purging  

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Theory Content and Practical Training:  

  • To ensure that personnel preparing for a gas tester role are equipped with the knowledge to safely conduct gas tests for oxygen levels and flammable and toxic gases. 
  • Equips the learner with knowledge to conduct gas testing within confined spaces and awareness of associated confined space hazards.

Practical: Short training session’s practical ability and Classroom scenario training sessions. AGT scenario training, use of gas testing equipment 

 

Assessment: carried out by a senior Instructor there are interactive questions throughout the course , and practical exercise that are graded for the duration of the AGT course.