1.Target Group
This programme is designed to meet the initial training and knowledge assessment requirements for personnel preparing to work as Authorised Gas
Testers*.
*Note: In the workplace, persons undertaking Standby/Safety Watch duties at the entrance to a confined space shall be an Authorised Gas Tester or an
Authorised Gas Monitor.

2.Delegate Pre-requisites
There is no formal pre-requisite required for this course. However, delegates are required to have an ability to read and understand English language.

3.Physical and Stressful Demands
No physical and stressful demands in this course.

4.Aims and Objectives
The aim and objectives of the Authorised Gas Tester training programme is to ensure that personnel preparing for a gas tester role are equipped with the
knowledge to conduct gas tests for oxygen levels, flammable and toxic gases safely.
This training programme also equips the delegate with knowledge to conduct gas testing within confined spaces and awareness of associated confined
space hazards.
Delegates will also learn about relevant legislative requirements, gas measuring and monitoring equipment and documenting gas test results.

5.Learning Outcomes / Assessment Criteria
MODULE 1 Authorised Gas Tester
To successfully complete this module delegates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
(1) Confined space criteria
(2) The type of operations being tested for flammable and toxic gases
(3) The hazards of operations within an oxygen-enriched, oxygen-deficient, toxic or flammable environment
(4) Carrying out a suitable and sufficient risk assessments
(5) Understand the safe systems of work, how to work within the safe system of work and the associated responsibilities
(6) The implications of statutory and organisational requirements
(7) Interpreting operational requirements
(8) How to select, use and care for PPE and RPE
(9) Accessing and interpreting operational instructions
(10) The operating principles of atmosphere monitoring and measuring equipment and failure modes
(11) The strengths and weaknesses of various types of atmospheric flammable and toxic gas detection equipment
(12) Correct selection of aspirating or non-aspirating detectors to obtaining representative atmosphere sample
(13) Equipment required for testing for hydrocarbons in inert atmospheres
(14) Gas detector pre-start checks
(15) Determining the extent of the test boundaries
(16) Calibrating the instruments used in atmospheric testing
(17) Sources of assistance during the event of damaged or defective equipment
(18) Interpreting normal and abnormal results
(19) Documenting the results and advising relevant personnel

MODULE 2 Testing for flammable gas in preparation for hot work
To successfully complete this module delegates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
(1) Hot work (any operation involving naked flames or producing heat and/or sparks or any operation that has spark potential)
(2) Type of operations being tested for flammable and toxic gases
(3) The principles of hot work gas testing
(4) The hazards and properties of flammable gases
(5) Acceptable levels of flammable gases and the correct amount of oxygen
(6) Carrying out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment
(7) Using safe systems of work and understanding the associated responsibilities
(8) The implications of organisational and statutory requirements
(9) Detectors used for the flammable product
(10) How to set up the relevant detectors for each gas testing application and confirm functioning correctly
(11) The range and frequency of tests and monitoring and retesting requirements
(12) Where to site portable or transportable equipment that will be used to continuously monitor the atmosphere

MODULE 3 Confined Space Testing
To successfully complete this module delegates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
(1) The hazards and properties of flammable and toxic gases
(2) The behaviour of different gases
(3) The range and frequency of tests and monitoring and retesting requirements after initial entry
(4) Acceptable levels of flammable gases and the correct amount of oxygen
(5) The implications of WEL for toxic gases and LEL for flammable gases
(6) How to set up the relevant detectors for each gas testing application and confirm functioning correctly
(7) Performing Gas tests in sequential order
(8) How to obtain representative atmosphere sample
(9) Taking various samples to locate varying concentrations of gases and vapors
(10) Importance of sampling confined spaces at a distance
(11) Testing flammable gases in inert atmospheres
(12) Where to site portable or transportable equipment that will be used to continuously monitor the atmosphere

MODULE 4 Gas Monitoring for Hotwork Sites
To successfully complete this module delegates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
(1) Hot work (any operation involving naked flames or producing heat and/or sparks or any operation that has spark potential)
(2) Confined space criteria
(3) The type of operations being tested for flammable and toxic gases
(4) Roles and responsibilities of the Fire Watch
(5) Roles and responsibilities of the Stand By person
(6) Responsibilities of the Gas Monitor role
(7) How to select, use and care for PPE
(8) How to work within the safe system of work
(9) The hazards and properties of flammable gases
(10) The behaviour of different flammable and toxic gases
(11) The potential arrival of flammable gas or vapour clouds at the hot work site
(12) Impact of environmental changes on working conditions
(13) Importance of checking controls on the equipment are as specified
(14) Importance of regular communication
(15) Sources of assistance and specialist support
(16) Completion of relevant documentation

6.Delegate Performance Assessment / Certification / Validity
Delegate Performance Assessment: Delegates will be required to undertake a knowledge test which covers all learning outcomes.
• The test will be ‘open-book’.
• The pass mark is 80%.
• Two attempts – two banks of questions (one for each attempt).
• Continuous assessment by module/topic (end of section assessments).
• Final end of course assessment.
• Formative questions (throughout each section) – not assessed and not included in final result.
• Question order and answer Options are randomised.
• Varied question methodology.
• Delegates provided with feedback on incorrect answers (given at end of each assessment).
• If delegate scores less than 80% – their assessment summary screen will display a list of the Learning Outcomes that were not passed and they will be
invited to ‘review content’ for each section.
Certification: OPITO Approved Certification with Three Years validity

7.Instructor & Delegate Ratio
The maximum number of delegates attending this programme is twelve.

8.Duration and Timing
The optimum ‘contact time’ for digital delivery is 5 hours (300 Minutes).

9.Venue [-Location ]
Qatar International Safety Centre
Gate No. 9 building – 23 Street – 45
Salwa Industrial Area
Doha Qatar
PO Box 23651

10. For more information
Please contact us direct for availability & costs:
Email: training@madinagulf.com
Tel: +974 4450 1223
Fax: +974 4450 1220
www.qisc.net / www.madinagulf.com