Operate Breathing Apparatus

Overview

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain breathing apparatus and equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere, as defined by the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Equipment. 

Pre-requisites
Nil

Co-requisites
Nil

Pre-entry Requirements
Long sleeves and long pants, Appropriate safety footwear
USI

Content

• Applicable Australian Standards and Regulations

• Hazardous environments that require breathing protection

• Breathing apparatus training requirement

• 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 time

• Using breathing apparatus control tally boards

• Breathing apparatus safety and entrapment procedures

• Cleaning, maintenance, and testing procedures

Unit of Competency

MSMWHS216 - Operate Breathing Apparatus

Assessment
Participants' learning outcomes will be assessed using practical activities designed to simulate the work environment and written questions as appropriate. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment.