Nationally Recognised unit of competency
MSMWHS217 Gas Test Atmospheres
Topics include
- WHS Act 2012, Regulations, COP and A/S Â
- Risk Assessment, SWMS/JSA’s
- Hierarchy of Control
- Typical gas detectors
- Symptoms of common gases
- Gas generation
- Gas detector challenge/bump testing and calibration
- Prepare for gas test and gas test
- Gas detector maintenance
Duration and Schedule
- Course length: 3-4 Hours (may vary depending on existing experience, competency and class size)
- Class size: Small groups for personalised training
Licencing Requirements in Tasmania
Prerequisites
- 16 years of age or older
- Basic language, literacy and numeracy skills
- Valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) – create or find your USI
- Proof of identity and Tasmanian residential address (e.g. driver’s licence, utility bill, car registration)
Licence Cost
- $150 per person (GST exempt)
Group booking rates and discounts are available – please contact us for pricing. Eligible learners may access partial Keystone funding.
Recognised Qualification & Licensing Pathways
Location and Facilities
- Delivery: Available in Hobart, Launceston and Devonport, or onsite statewide at your workplace.
- Use of High Risk Work Solutions supplied equipment
- All course notes and assessment materials
- Facilities include tea, coffee, biscuits and access to local food outlets.
- Participants are welcome to bring lunch.
PPE required: Safety boots or enclosed shoes, long pants, and a hi‑vis short or long‑sleeve shirt.
Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
High Risk Work Solutions delivers this course as All High Risk Training Pty Ltd trading as All Onsite Training and Assessment RTO 91463, ensuring compliance with the Standards for RTOs. A Statement of Attainment is issued by All High Risk Training Pty Ltd when an individual successfully completes one or more accredited units within this course.
Why Choose High Risk Work Solutions?
- Specialist trainers with real industry experience
- Small class sizes – more practice time on the equipment
- Training available onsite statewide or at our facilities in Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport
- Practical, hands‑on learning
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enter and work in confined spaces in the resources and infrastructure industries.
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
