Operate Breathing Apparatus

Overview

This operate breathing apparatus course includes the theoretical and practical components to meet the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a breathing apparatus in a hazardous or toxic environment.

Participants will gain the following skills and knowledge:

• Equipment and pre-donning inspections

• Correct donning of breathing apparatus

• Operate breathing apparatus

• Move and search in a reduced visibility environment

• Communication procedures and the use of control tally boards

• Cleaning, maintenance and storage of breathing apparatus

Training and assessment is conducted at Site Skills Training facilities. Upon arrangement, training and assessment can be conducted at the premises of industry clients providing there are suitable industry training facilities.