OPITO Approved - Basic H2S Training

Course Description

This course is for personnel that are, or could be, working in an environment that could become contaminated by H2S gas.

What certificate will i receive?

Upon successful completion of the course, Learners will be awarded with an OPITO certificate and card, valid for 2 years.

Cards and certificates can be verified through our website or through the OPITO Vantage System and TRAIN-R App.

All cards and certificates will be issued immediately to Learners. Digital copies are available on request.

What is the duration of the course?

The optimum ‘contact time’ for this training programme is seen as 4 hours.

Optimum contact time is based on the maximum number of learners attending.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no prerequisites required for Basic H2S Training.

Medical Requirements

Training contains physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such training must be medically fit and capable of participating fully.

Learners must:

1.Complete a GSS medical screening form prior to attendance.

What does the course cover?

The aims and objectives of the training are to ensure that the learner gains the required knowledge and understanding of the particular hazards and properties of H2S, and appropriate emergency response actions to take should a H2S related incident arise.

The objectives of the training are that learners will be able to:

(a) Understand and explain the properties and associated hazards of H2S.

(b) Understand and explain information relating to the function and use of relevant detection and respiratory protection equipment.

(c) Understand and practice appropriate emergency response actions including the use of detection and escape equipment.

How is the course assessed?

Learners will be given a written test which will allow them to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding.

Learners' practical performance will be evaluated by direct observation of the learner operating a range of EBA.

Course info

  • Certificate
  • OPITO Certificate - Valid for 2 years.
  • Duration
  • 4 hrs

  • Who is it for
  • This course is for personnel that are, or could be, working in an environment that could become contaminated by H2S gas.

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