Operate Breathing Apparatus

Are you required to use breathing apparatus because you are working in irrespirable atmospheres?

MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus

Course 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.

Course Outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus
Operate breathing apparatus
Conclude operations in accordance with procedures
If successful you will receive a Statement of Attainment
Industry recommends that refresher courses are undertaken every two years

Course Duration

This course is one (1) day

Entry Requirements

ALL LEARNERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION UPON ARRIVING FOR THEIR COURSE

Entrants will need a level of language and literacy skills to enable them to meet the requirements of the course.

Civil Train recommends year 10 school completion or equivalent as a guide to the level required for short courses.

Language. Literacy and Numeracy skills required for this course include:
• identify hazards and apply control measures according to procedures
• communicate while using breathing apparatus
• determine the available working time from a breathing apparatus set
• report faults and/or damage to breathing apparatus

You must be clean shaven to undertake the breathing apparatus assessment.

Delivery & Assessment

This course is delivered and assessed face to face.

There are theory and practical training and assessment components to the course.

Location

Public courses are scheduled frequently in Adelaide and Alice Springs.

This course can also be delivered regionally – please contact the office for regional locations and dates.

Civil Train can come to your worksite to deliver training to a group of employees – please contact the office for a quote

Fees Breakdown

Please refer to our Fees Schedule for current fees and subsidies.

Please refer to our Fees and Refunds Policy for terms and conditions.

SA

WA

Darwin

Alice Springs

Personal Protective Equipment

Enclosed, safety footwear, long pants and long-sleeved shirts with hi-vis are required. Other sites may have other requirements which will be confirmed at the time of booking. Failure to wear correct PPE may prevent the participant from completing the practical training and/or assessment.

Let's Chat Western Australia (08).94171980

Let's Chat South Australia (08).81118001

Let's Chat Northern Territory (08).89533515

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Date	Time	Location	Full Fee Cost	Enrolling Myself	Enrolling Someone Else
24 June 2022	08:00 am - 04:00 pm	1 South Road, Thebarton SA 5031	$310.00	Register	Register
6 October 2022	08:00 am - 04:00 pm	1 South Road, Thebarton, SA 5031	$310.00	Register	Register

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