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Atlas Interactive delivers Authorised Gas Tester training using our Authorised Gas Testing e-Learning course, which is in widespread use throughout the global oil and gas industry. Gas Testing involves testing for oxygen, toxic and flammable gases using portable gas detection equipment, and is an integral part of establishing a Safe System of Work. The Authorised Gas Testing (AGT) e-Learning course covers Gas Testing procedures and practices, the procedural requirements for Gas Testing, the theory of combustion, characteristics of gas mixtures, and the use of portable Gas Testing equipment. The course provides the underpinning knowledge to support competence and when combined with the supplementary practical and workplace assessment, can provide a complete method to achieve AGT certification. The latest version of AGT incorporates an additional level for continuous gas testers and has been updated to reflect the changes in international legislation. Targeted Participants The course is aimed at personnel who will be involved in Gas Testing activities, Authorised Gas Testers or those requiring knowledge of Gas Testing practices.

Industry Standards

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Authorised Gas Tester AGT1 Unit of Competence published by the Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation (OPITO). Following evaluation, OPITO has endorsed the course as providing all the necessary underpinning knowledge to meet the requirements of AGT1. The course has also been credited with 2 Continuing Professional Development Points from the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Typical Duration

• Level 1 - 3.5 hours
• Level 2 - 2.5 hours

Features

• Endorsed by OPITO and accredited by IOSH
• Provides underpinning knowledge for the AGT1 Unit of Competence
• Proven generic course used by many leading Oil and Gas companies
• Case studies based on real life incidents
• Two training levels - Gas Testing, and Gas Testing including Confined Space Entry
• Continuous assessment throughout course
• Automatic remediation of incorrectly answered questions
• Interactive worked examples based on workplace scenarios
• High quality illustration-based animations
• Can be tailored to reflect a specific company's procedures and methods
• Integrated trainee results management system
• Supplementary Technical Manual, Workshop and Workplace Assessment Manual
• Can be deployed by CD ROM, Corporate Intranet or Internet
• SCORM™ Compliant
  

Course Content

Chapter 1 - Introduction

• Aims
• Why is Gas Testing Carried out
• Who Carries out Gas Testing within the Organisation
• When is Gas Testing Carried out
• Definitions including Gas, Vapour and Liquids
• Commonly Referred to Abbreviations
• Summary

Chapter 2 - Combustible Gases

• Aims
• The Chemistry of Fire
• The Significance of Oxygen and its Normal Concentration in Air
• Lower Explosive Limit (LEL)
• Upper Explosive Limit (UEL)
• Common Combustible Gases that may be Encountered
• Flash Point
• Summary

Chapter 3 - Toxic Gases

• Aims
• Definition of Toxic gases & vapours
• Measurement - Parts per Million (ppm)
• Characteristics and Effects of H2S
• Characteristics of Benzene
• Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide
• Types of Equipment used to Measure Toxic Gases
• Exposure Limits and Terms used
• Hazards Associated with Asphyxiant Gases
• Summary

Chapter 4 - Properties of Gases

• Aims
• Terms used when Referring to Gas Clouds
• Movement of Gas Clouds
• How Gas Clouds can Migrate due to Air Movement
• Physical Properties: Relative Density, Velocity, Temperature,
  Evaporation, Air Currents
• Open and Enclosed Areas
• Summary

Chapter 5 - Portable Gas Detection Equipment

• Aims
• Types of Gas Detector Available, their Basic Theory of Operation
  and Suitability for Various Gases
• The Limitations of Portable Gas Detectors
• Selecting a Type of Gas Detector
• Environmental Effects on Gas Detector Operation
• Influencing Factors Associated with Aspirator Detector Tubes
• Fixed Alarm Levels
• Summary

Chapter 6 - Gas Testing Procedures

• Aims
• Hazardous Area 'Zone' Definitions
• Procedure(s) for Gas Testing in Process Plant
• Gas Testing in Support of Work Activities
• Requirements for Continuous Gas Monitoring
• Validity of Gas Tests
• If Gas Testing Results are Outside Specified Limits
• Gas Tests and the Associated Work Permits and Confined
  Space Entry Permits / Certificates
• Recording the Results of Gas Testing
• Factors Affecting Site Evaluation
• Summary

Chapter 7- Confined Space Entry

• Aims
• What is a Confined Space?
• How Gases Build up in Confined Spaces
• Oxygen Deficiency and Enrichment
• Basic rules and Procedures Associated with Confined Space
  Entry Testing
• Gaseous Hazards to be Aware of when Gas Testing Confined Spaces
• Summary

Chapter 8 - Training and Competence

• Aims
• AGT Competence Requirements
• Knowledge Testing Required
• Practical Assessments Required
• Refresher Training Requirements
• Certification and Authorisation
• Summary

Chapter 9 - Worked Examples

• To Assess Application of Gas Testing Knowledge Gained in all Chapters in Simulated Practical Situations

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