Gas measurement (EX-OX-TOX) - Basic

The basic Gas Measurement training consists of a theoretical and a practical part:

Theory

• Basic concepts of toxic substance, poisoning, gases and vapours, effects of toxic substances on the body, definitions of limit value and TGG, dispersion-dependent factors for gases and vapours, relationship between volume percentage and PPM and mg/m3, toxic substances measurement.
• Basic concepts such as fire and explosion, description and understanding of explosion area, explosion limits and the percentages belonging to these limits, explosion measurement and interpretation of measurement results.
• Basic concepts such as suffocation due to lack of oxygen, effects of too high or too low oxygen content/percentage, oxygen measurement and interpretation of measurement data.

Practice

• Perform gas measurements independently
• Operating measuring equipment and any necessary aids

Both the theoretical and practical part will be concluded with a test.

This training is intended for people who already have experience with gas measurement and meet the entry requirements.

The SSVV Training Guide Gas meter examination can only be taken in Dutch.

The DELTA exam can be taken in Dutch as well as in English.
For lessons in other languages in combination with a DELTA certificate, please contact us for a quotation.

If SOG exam - valid diploma B-VCA or VOL-VCA
and:
In possession of at least one of the following certificates:

• VAPRO (A,B,C)
• Laboratory Technology (MBO/HBO/WO)
• Chemistry (MBO/HBO/WO)
• MVK
• HVK
• MoSHE
• Occupational hygiene (post hbo)
• Firefighter training for scouting hazardous materials
• Chemistry (MBO/HBO/WO)
• Previous gas measurement SOG certificate expired more than 1 year

If the participant does not meet these requirements, the participant will be eligible for the three-day Gas Measurement Basis course.

• Valid identification, choice of:
  • Passport
  • Identity card
  • Driving licence

No. It is not necessary to undergo a medical examination before starting work.

• Digital certificate as proof of completion. A paper certificate will be not sent by default. However, if desired, you can receive a paper certificate at an additional cost of €25 excluding VAT. Read our blog article for more information.
• Fully catered lunch
• Coffee and tea
• Exam
  (please note that the SOG exam involves additional costs. If you want a SOG exam, please select it in the booking form)