Course Title:
Operate Breathing Apparatus
(Also known as BA Training)
Course Code: MSMWHS216
Award Issued: Statement of Attainment for Operate Breathing Apparatus – MSMWHS216
Pre-Requisites: Nil
Recertification: Recommended Yearly
Duration:
8 Hours
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This Course is provided in partnership with, and is accredited by Fire and Safety Australia RTO:22250
Course Description:
This competency applies to operators who are required to wear breathing apparatus for part of their job – because they are working in a confined space, with hazardous gases/vapours, in an anoxic atmosphere or for other applications requiring the wearing of breathing apparatus. They may also be required to wear it in emergency situations, however this is not the prime focus of this unit, and so makes this unit different from PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit, as it has no prerequisite and is much broader in its application.
Objectives:
The goal of this course is to train participants with the knowledge and skills required to safely inspect, maintain and operate Self Contained Breathing Apparatus during normal work and in particular during emergency situations in accordance with OHS Regulations and Australian Standard 1715-2009 Breathing Apparatus.
Course Content:
• appropriately conduct pre-donning tests
• correctly don breathing apparatus
• operate breathing apparatus
• move in conditions of reduced visibility
• use breathing apparatus in emergency procedures
• follow organisation procedures
• correctly remove breathing apparatus
• return breathing apparatus to operational status.
Assessment:
Assessment will be performed progressively throughout the course using demonstrations of practical skills, scenario’s and short answer theory questions.