Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

Breathing apparatus is highly specialised equipment and potential wearers must be adequately trained. This course is for employees who are required to use breathing apparatus during occupational assignments with hazardous gas or vapours or in confined spaces, as well as in emergency operations. The course will teach learners the correct care, operations and use of SCBA sets.

Course Content:

• Importance of SCBA training
• Components and types of SCBA sets
• Correct use of SCBA
• Maintenance and pre-checks of SCBA sets
• Donning and doffing of SCBA sets
• Limitations of SCBA sets
• Communication procedures
• Understanding of hazardous environments
• Who should attend?
• Employees who are required to use breathing apparatus during occupational assignments with hazardous gas or vapours or in con?ned spaces. Learners should be in a fit medical and physical condition.

Certification:

• Certifcate of attendance upon completion of course
• Valid for 3 (Three) years