Authorised Gas Tester - Level 3
Ensure your Hot Work Firewatchers and Confined Space Entry Standby Personnel have the relevant Gas Testing knowledge to maintain a Safe Working Environment
This course is suitable for any oil and gas personnel working in the
presence of toxic and flammable gases or where there may be a lack
of oxygen. This web-enabled course has been fully approved in
accordance with the OPITO Authorised Gas Tester (Level 3) standard.
It features highly interactive multimedia exercises to ensure active
trainee participation.
On completion of this course, trainees will be able to demonstrate an
understanding of the necessary Gas Tester skills to perform Firewatch
and Confined Space Entry duties.
NOTE: This is the lowest level of authorisation within the OPITO
approval scheme and does not include the necessary detail for
surveying for flammable or toxic gases or oxygen.
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• Be able to carry out the role of Fire watcher during hot work activities, with ability to monitor for flammable
gases and use fire-extinguishing equipment when required
• Be able to carry out Confined Space Entry Standby duties including being able to initialize rescue
procedures when required
• Be able to carry out calibration checks on gas testing equipment
• Be aware of the hazards, properties and behaviour of different gases
• Appreciate the requirements of Permit to Work procedures and specified requirements relating to gas
testing