Operate Breathing Apparatus

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This Breathing Apparatus training is designed for people who require, as part of their role to wear breathing apparatus in environments such as a confined space with hazardous gases/vapors, toxic atmosphere or in any other application requiring breathing apparatus.

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Description

This Breathing Apparatus training is designed for people who require, as part of their role to wear breathing apparatus in environments such as a confined space with hazardous gases/vapors, toxic atmosphere or in any other application requiring breathing apparatus.

Training covers both the operation and maintenance of breathing apparatus in an irrespirable atmosphere.

 

Course Topics

  • Applicable Australian Standards and regulations
  • Hazardous environments that require breathing protection
  • Breathing apparatus training requirements
  • The human respiratory system
  • Types of breathing apparatus
  • Communication procedures
  • Risk assessments and hierarchy of hazard control
  • Breathing apparatus components
  • Calculating working duration and emergency escape times
  • Using breathing apparatus control tally boards
  • Breathing apparatus safety and entrapment procedures
  • Cleaning, maintenance and testing procedures

 

 Participants will need to bring

  • Wear comfortable and practical clothing 
  • Please bring your own lunch
  • Water, Tea & Coffee facilities are available

 

Prerequisites

  • (USI) Number-Unique Student Identification.
  • Be a minimum of 18 years of age
  • Photo proof of ID (drivers licence/Passport)
  • Have the necessary levels of health and fitness to safely use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus 
  • Have basic numeracy skills
  • Demonstrate ability to speak and write English to a basic level 
  • Wollongong Branch

    37 Kemblawarra Road Warrawong, Wollongong

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