Breathing Apparatus

Course Outline

The objective of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills to safely operate and work in atmospheres that may have a harmful level of contaminants or do not have a safe oxygen level.

The Breathing Apparatus training course is designed for employees who may be required to utilise breathing apparatus equipment for the purpose of accessing hazardous locations including confined spaces or performing work and maintenance in contaminated atmospheres. Participants will wear breathing apparatus and be taught appropriate operating procedures.

Participants who attend this course will observe a high emphasis on safety and emergency procedures. This course can be tailored to your specific type of breathing apparatus i.e. escape type or self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and is taught by experienced personnel. It is a recommendation under Australian Standards that breathing apparatus users complete a refresher training course annually.

Course Subjects

• Hazardous environments that require breathing protection

• Relevant Australian Standards and regulations explained

• The human respiratory system

• Types of breathing apparatus

• Communication procedures

• Risk assessments and hierarchy of hazard control

• Breathing apparatus key components

• Calculating working duration & emergency escape times

• Using breathing apparatus control tally boards

• Breathing apparatus safety & entrapment procedures

• After use cleaning, maintenance & testing procedures

Course Prerequisites

• There are no restrictions on entry to this course however students are required to have sufficient numeracy and literacy skills to read and comprehend instruction(s).

Unit of Competency

• Participants who successfully complete all components of the course will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus unit of competency.

Course Assessment

• Written & practical assessment. Practical exercises will be tailored to your specific workplace if training is delivered onsite.

Course Delivery & Duration

Classes commence at 8:30am and finish at 4:00pm. All students are required to be present 15 minutes before course commencement time. Late arrivals may be refused from the course as a failure to attend.

Training occurs at Eagle Training Services training facilities located in Darwin & Alice Springs. Participants undertake the course in comfortable, air-conditioned classrooms with the latest IT and audiovisual capabilities. Students are supported through the provision of high quality learning materials and resources.