Authorized Gas Tester (AGT)
The Authorized Gas Tester (AGT) course equips participants with the knowledge and practical understanding required to identify atmospheric hazards, operate gas-detection equipment, conduct gas testing and monitor hazardous atmospheres during work activities
- Starts24 November 2026
- Time2pm-4pm GMT
- Duration3 Days
- FormatLive Online
Overview
What This Course Is About
The Authorized Gas Tester (AGT) course equips participants with the knowledge and practical understanding required to identify atmospheric hazards, operate gas-detection equipment, conduct gas testing and monitor hazardous atmospheres during work activities
Who it's for
HSE personnel Permit-to-work personnel Supervisors Technicians Operators Maintenance personnel Confined-space attendants Employees required to conduct or understand atmospheric testing before and during hazardous work activities.
Outcomes
What You'll Be Able to Do
- 1Application of fundamental gas-testing principles and procedures.
- 2Identification of environments and situations requiring atmospheric testing.
- 3Execution of Authorized Gas Tester (AGT) duties and responsibilities.
- 4Detection of oxygen-deficient, toxic, and flammable atmospheres.
- 5Selection of appropriate PPE and respiratory protection for hazardous environments.
- 6Conducting gas testing and continuous atmospheric monitoring in confined spaces.
- 7Preparation, calibration, and operation of gas-detection instruments.
- 8Interpretation, documentation, and communication of gas-test results, including recommendations for necessary safety actions.
Course outline
3 modules, step by step
- 01
Module 1: Atmospheric Hazards & Gas Testing Fundamentals
- 02
Module 2: Gas Detection Instruments, Testing & Monitoring
- 03
Module 3: Confined Space Gas Testing & Authorized Gas Tester Responsibilities
What's included
Everything That Comes with Your Seat
- Live online training sessions
- Comprehensive training materials
- Gas detection and testing procedures
- Confined-space safety training
- Practical industry knowledge
- Instructor-led guidance
- Certificate of completion
Before you start
- Basic knowledge of workplace health and safety (HSE) principles.
- General awareness of industrial hazards and safe work practices.
- Basic understanding of confined-space operations.
- Familiarity with permit-to-work procedures is an added advantage.
- No advanced technical experience is required.
How enrolling works
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3 days, with 2 hours of training per day.
Yes, through live online sessions.
HSE personnel, supervisors, technicians, operators and other relevant industry professionals.
Basic knowledge of workplace health and safety is beneficial.
Atmospheric hazard identification, gas-testing procedures, gas-detection equipment operation and confined-space monitoring.
Yes, all resources are available.
Participants who successfully meet the course completion requirements will receive a Certificate.
6 hours.
Starts 24 November 2026
$77.00