Question 1

Who should attend this course?

Accepted Answer

This course is suited to workers, safety officers, and site supervisors who need to carry out or understand atmospheric testing in hazardous environments. It is particularly relevant in industries such as construction, mining, petrochemical operations, and confined space work where unsafe atmospheres can develop quickly and accurate monitoring is critical.

Question 2

Is atmospheric testing training mandatory?

Accepted Answer

Anyone carrying out atmospheric testing or relying on its results needs to be competent for the task. Workers need to understand how to use the equipment correctly, interpret readings, and recognise the limitations of the monitoring process. While legislation does not prescribe a specific training course, training is commonly used to build and demonstrate that competency.

Question 3

What prerequisites do learners need?

Accepted Answer

Learners need written and spoken English equivalent to NCEA Level 1 (Year 11) or an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher. This helps ensure learners can follow permit requirements, hazard controls, and emergency procedures during training and assessment. If additional support may be required, please contact our team before enrolment.

Question 4

How long is the course?

Accepted Answer

This course takes half a day, providing focused atmospheric testing training without requiring a full day away from site.

Question 5

Is there an assessment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this course includes one on-course assessment.

Question 6

What NZQA unit standard does this course cover?

Accepted Answer

Learners who successfully complete the assessment are awarded NZQA Unit Standard 25510, which covers atmospheric testing using electronic gas detection equipment.

Question 7

Is the optional Unit Standard 3058 available as well?

Accepted Answer

Yes, learners can complete Unit Standard 3058 at an additional cost if required. For in-house training, this unit standard can also be included on request.

Question 8

How often should atmospheric testing training be refreshed?

Accepted Answer

IMPAC recommends refresher training at least every two years to maintain practical competence when using atmospheric testing equipment and interpreting readings in the workplace. Some clients, sites, or industry requirements may require more frequent refresher training depending on the risks and work being carried out.

Question 9

Do NZQA unit standards expire?

Accepted Answer

IMPAC recommends refresher training at least every two years to maintain practical competence in safety-critical work. NZQA unit standards remain on a person’s Record of Achievement and do not expire, but many industries and employers expect skills to be kept current through regular refresher training, especially where conditions, hazards, or equipment change.

Question 10

Can this course be delivered in-house?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this course can be delivered in-house for organisations that want to train their own team. It is also available publicly as part of IMPAC’s Confined Space and Gas Detection course.

Question 11

What do learners need to bring to training?

Accepted Answer

Please bring a driver’s licence or another form of photo identification to training.

Question 12

What is the cost of this course?

Accepted Answer

In-house: $1700 + GST for up to 14 persons.

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