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Gas measurement

Gas inspector (Certificate Issuer)

Gas measurement

Gas inspector (Certificate Issuer)

Certification for work in or on tanks, rooms and pipelines containing flammable or health-hazardous substances.

Next course May 18, 2026
Location Porsgrunn, Blomsterdalen
Available 8 dates
Two portable gas meters lie on a workbench along with numbered red and green tags attached to strings, used for marking during gas measurement.

Our course instructors have many years of practical experience:

Our course instructors have extensive experience in the field and have been conducting courses for the past 25 years.

 

Contents

  • Authority requirements for the use of a work permit when performing work on hydrocarbon-bearing systems.
  • Competence requirements when performing initial gas measurements before maintenance
  • Review of Safety Data Sheets (physical and chemical terms)
  • Fire and explosion theory with demonstrations 
  • Measuring principle, mode of operation and limitations of sensors for flammable gases, oxygen and substances hazardous to health
  • Review of the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority's Regulation 703 §29 with guidance
  • Operation and use of gas measuring instruments
  • Gas-freeing principle of hydrocarbon-carrying system using nitrogen (N2)
  • Dangers of exposure to Hydrogen Sulfide and Benzene, as well as combination effects
  • Preparations before entering tanks and containers with an assessment of the need for safety equipment.
  • Risk analysis and the use of such tools
  • Preparation of separator for entry using procedure and P&ID diagram with various gas measurements
  • Written final test

 

Group tasks:

Use the N2 flushing plan, shutdown plan and blanking plan according to the procedure for preparation before and after maintenance.

Gas release:
Practical tasks and gas measurements in our mobile process plant according to plans from the group assignment above (AT, SJA, pre-job interview, etc.)

 

The course is tailored to you:

We are happy to tailor courses to suit your company. Contact us for an offer for an in-house course if our course dates do not suit you and your company, and if desired, courses can be run at your premises.

 

The course is receiving very good feedback.

The course has recently been held for expertise companies in Norway and receives very good scores from course participants.

Courses fill up quickly – so register early!

 

Limited space - register now!

Target group

Course for those who will be performing initial gas measurements in connection with the entry of tanks and containers, as well as performing gas measurements when preparing hydrocarbon-bearing systems. Passing the course qualifies personnel to be registered in the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority's register of inspectors.

Sign for work and entry in accordance with Regulation No. 703 "Regulations on the performance of work" and who must be registered as an inspector

The course is also accepted by offshore companies that are registered in the PTIL system with regard to competence requirements for personnel who will perform gas measurements on installations before and after maintenance.

Upcoming course dates

Week 21
May 18, 2026 – May 20
09:30–16:00 Porsgrunn Terje Moen
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Week 24
June 8, 2026 – June 10
09:30–16:00 The Valley of Flowers Terje Moen
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Week 27
June 29, 2026 – July 1
09:30–16:00 Porsgrunn Terje Moen
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Week 35
24 August 2026 – 26 August
09:30–16:00 The Valley of Flowers Terje Moen
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Week 37
7 September 2026 – 9 September
09:30–16:00 Porsgrunn Terje Moen
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Week 44
26 October 2026 – 28 October
09:30–16:00 Porsgrunn Terje Moen
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Week 46
9 November 2026 – 11 November
09:30–16:00 The Valley of Flowers Terje Moen
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Week 49
November 30, 2026 – December 2
09:30–16:00 Porsgrunn Terje Moen
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