Operate Breathing Apparatus

Operate Breathing Apparatus National Unit Codes include:

• MSMWHS216 – Operate Breathing Apparatus

• PUAFIR207 – Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

• PUAFIR210 – Prevent injury

Course Overview

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain breathing apparatus and equipment in an irrepressible atmosphere, as defined by the Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.

This course applies to 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 prime focus of this course.