MSMWHS216 Operate Breathing Apparatus

This course aims to give participants the necessary skills and knowledge to safely and competently utilise breathing apparatus. These skills are applied through written, discussion, questioning, role-plays and practical application for the industry speci?c unit of competency MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus.

This competency applies to operators who are required to wear breathing apparatus for part of their job because they are working in a con?ned space with hazardous gases / vapours, in an anoxic atmosphere or 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.

This unit covers competence associated with the operation and maintenance of breathing apparatus equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere. The course also provides students a pathway that can lead onto further quali?cation in Certi?cate II in Process Manufacturing.

Pre-requisites

There are no unit pre-requisites for the operate breathing apparatus course however Learners must be clean shaven and not be wearing glasses to ensure an adequate facial seal as stated in AS/NZS-1715-2009.

Pre - enrolment skills checks are used by Loadwise Australia if doubt arises for students that may have language, literacy and numeracy issues. To enquire for skills check call (02) 5105 6122 or conduct the Loadwise Australia LLN skills check accessed on loadwise.com.au

Courses can be carried out onsite at workplaces (in the ACT jurisdiction) however a pre-site visit must be arranged to assess suitability for training and assessment.

Skills we teach

• Appropriately conduct pre-donning tests.

• Correctly don breathing apparatus.

• Operate breathing apparatus whilst identifying, monitoring and controlling hazards

• 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