Authorised Gas Tester / Entry Supervisor

1. Have at least SPM or equivalent qualification and credit in science subject or at least grade C in Science subject;
2. Has 3 years of work experience in the field of confined space; and
3. Attend courses and pass the AGTES examination at a training provider registered with the Director General

c) Additional Qualifications (Does Not Meet Academic Qualifications)

1. Has 10 years of work experience in the field of confined space;
2. Attended and pass the AGTES examination at a training provider registered with the Director General; and
3. Pass the assessment/interview/verification session conducted by DOSH

d) Procedures

1. Applicant will be registered as AGTES if meets the above requirement;
2. Application for registration must be submitted to the Department no later than three (3) months before the expiry of the AESP training certificate card and AGTES qualification certificate; and
3. The approval period is based on the AGTES examination approval period from NIOSH or the completion period of the project being occupied (Whichever expires first)

e) Additional Conditions

1. To have a permanent employer and not an independent employee where the work of AGTES is carried out under the responsibility of the company; and
2. AGTES is only allowed to carry out work for the company and AGTES approval to work with the company will be stated in the AGTES registration certificate issued by the Department.

3. Applicant have to attach company profile which has at least the information below:-

   • the work process at the company or the services provided;
   • List of confined space activities in the employer’s company;
   • List of machinery/confined space and a copy of CF (if relevant);
   • List of confined space related projects (if there is no confined space activity on employer's premises); and
   • Pictures of work related to confined spaces.