Operate Breathing Apparatus Training
Operate Breathing Apparatus
Course Code: MSMWHS216
Course Name: Operate Breathing Apparatus
Course Duration: 1 day
Delivery: Face to Face
Location: Group delivery onsite available.
Designed for:
This course applies to a wide range of settings where you may be required operate and maintain breathing apparatus and equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere, as defined by the Australian Standard.
Overview
This unit of competency 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.
This unit of competency 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 unit.
This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.
Course Content
This course provides the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain breathing apparatus and equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere, Topics include:
- Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus
- Operate breathing apparatus
- Conclude operations in accordance with procedures
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