Our nationally accredited Breathing Apparatus training courses are designed for employees who may be required to utilise Breathing Apparatus equipment - in areas such as a confined space, with hazardous gases/vapours, in an anoxic atmosphere.
DurationOur nationally accredited Breathing Apparatus training courses are designed for employees who may be required to utilise Breathing Apparatus equipment - in areas such as a confined space, with hazardous gases/vapours, in an anoxic atmosphere or for other applications requiring the wearing of breathing apparatus.
This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team.
Target Audience
This course is designed for operators who are required to wear breathing apparatus because they are working:
• In a confined space
• With hazardous gases/vapours
• In an oxygen deficient atmosphere
• In other situations requiring the wearing of breathing apparatus
Operators may also be required to wear breathing apparatus in emergency situations, however, this is not the focus of this training program.
Candidates who attend this course will wear Breathing Apparatus, be taught operating procedures and will observe a high emphasis on safety and emergency procedures.
Additional Information:
PPE Requirements
Enclosed footwear, long pants and a sleeved shirt are required at Baseline Training courses.
Entry Requirements
Pre-Requisite Unit - There are no formal entry requirements stipulated for this program
Fitness Requirement - Training and assessment involves moderate to high physical activity. Candidates are required to be able to freely walk, bend and twist, perform safe lifting techniques and be familiar with typical workplace risk and safety protocols
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills - Candidates must possess basic literacy and numeracy skills
Additional Information - Candidates MUST be clean shaven as per AS1715 Sect. 4.4.3.1 Facial Fit, General
Course Benefits And Methods
Upon successful completion of this course, each candidate will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Candidates who attend this course will wear Breathing Apparatus, be taught operating procedures and will observe a high emphasis on safety and emergency procedures.
The assessments for this program have been designed to assess a candidate’s competence in accordance with the relevant endorsed Training Packages, applicable Legislation & Australian Standards and the proprietary requirements of the organisation or workplace.
The assessments will consist of both written and practical components.
• Half Day program | Classroom based or onsite workplace training
• Delivery consists of face to face and practical simulation
All current Baseline Training related policies including Course Cancellation and Refund Policy can be located within the Learner Handbook located on the Baseline Training website.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, each candidate will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the following unit
MSMWHS216 - Operate breathing apparatus
Content
Overview of AS2865:2009 & State Legislation
Why is respiratory protection required?
Types of supplied air breathing apparatus systems
Understanding the role and functions of key components of breathing apparatus systems
Calculating cylinder duration
Pre-use & pre-operational checks
Donning breathing apparatus equipment
Practical exercises performed
Assessment of students’ competence
Baseline Training Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). With a proven track record of responding to workforce and personnel training requirements and assisting clients to reduce risk in their workplace.
Industry Experts.
Baseline Training provides quality education and training across a diverse client base throughout Australia across industry sectors including oil & gas, energy, drilling, mining, construction, maritime, manufacturing, electrical infrastructure, government and local councils.
Baseline Training is registered by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 as an NVR Registered Training Organisation.
Under the umbrella of the VET Quality Framework, Baseline Training ensures that all courses are in full compliance with all national and state legislative requirements and in accordance with relevant Australian Standards.
Baseline Training is a subsidiary of Corporate Protection, Australia’s largest privately owned emergency services provider. We are Queensland based with Head Office in Queensland but the capability to operate throughout Australia and our region.
Providing Best Practice Industry Training.
Here at Baseline Training, we are committed to improving industry standards.
We do this by identifying the skills and practical knowledge our clients require the most, by consulting with industry leaders on a regular basis we remain current with the emerging training needs of our industry partners.
We deliver training programs and nationally accredited training that meets up-to-date industry expectations and current industry standards. We contextualise our programs to ensure they align with the objectives and training outcomes required of our clients.
Qualified Industry Training.
We are driven by the needs of the industry and we are consistently looking for new and innovative ways to assist our clients with their learning objectives.
Our strong ties to the industry ensure that our trainers maintain vocational competency and are demonstrating best practice at all times. Baseline Training are aligned with a large number of industry bodies and partnered clients.
Partnerships With Baseline Training Allow Our Clients To:
Deliver nationally recognised training and qualifications to their employees to meet industry standards
Establish and design programs that meet the desired learning outcomes, relevant to the context and working environment
Deliver contextualised and industry specific courses
Offer unique and proven training solutions to assist in the transformation of organisational performance
With our core clients Baseline Training play an integral role in the creation of contextualised units of competency courses, conducting training and assessing the competency of participants.
Our team routinely review our training courses taking into account developments in legislation and regulation, new technologies and changing industry trends and attitudes.
Our trainers have frontline industry experience in remote and challenging environments and have a wealth of knowledge relating to organisational performance and high- risk operations.
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