About this Portable Gas Detector Course

Need to locate gas leaks safely and accurately? You're in the right place.

This course provides the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to use a portable gas detection device to locate, pinpoint, and classify combustible gas escapes. It's ideal for workers in gas, utilities, and maintenance industries who are responsible for identifying and responding to gas leaks on site.

Training is aligned with industry standards, legislative guidelines, and codes of practice.

Course Outline

The UEGNSG040 – Use a Portable Detector to Locate a Combustible Gas Escape course includes both theoretical instruction and hands-on practice using real detection equipment.

Training covers:

  • Preparing for gas detection tasks

  • Operating portable gas detection devices

  • Locating and classifying gas leaks

  • Pinpointing escape points accurately

  • Completing reports and documentation in line with regulatory requirements

This course ensures participants are confident in detecting and managing gas escape incidents in the field.

All course participants must be:

  • 18 years or older
  • Able to read, understand, and write English
  • Able to produce and meet the evidence of identity criteria as per SafeWork / Worksafe identification requirements

Protective Personal Equipment – safety boots, high-visibility vests, and hard hats– is mandatory.

If a participant requires a reassessment for a High-Risk Work Licence an additional $250.00 + GST reassessment fee will apply.

Private courses can be arranged at any of our facilities in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland, or for added convenience, we can come to you and deliver the course at your site, provided your site meets training and assessment requirements.

Learning Outcome
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Prepare and set up portable gas detection equipment

  • Use devices to safely detect and classify gas escapes

  • Accurately locate the source of combustible gas leaks

  • Complete required documentation and reporting

Outcome
On successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for:
UEGNSG040 – Use a Portable Detector to Locate a Combustible Gas Escape

Location:

Public courses available at:

  • Carrum Downs, VIC

Private onsite training available
Nationally recognised
Online booking available

Course Cost:

VIC $350

Course Availability & Pricing

Please see our public course dates below. If there are no dates available or you would like to arrange a private course at your site or ours, then please select the 'Private courses' button.

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Important Information

If a participant withdraws from a qualification/unit, with less than seven (7) business days notice prior to commencement, Kallibr Training reserves the right to retain the 30% administration booking fee.

No refund will be provided within two (2) business days prior to commencement. No refund will be permitted after course commencement or if a participant fails to attend on the scheduled commencement date.

What to Expect

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