COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course has been designed for individuals who work alone or as part of a team as an operator required to wear breathing apparatus in their work role. This might be because they are working in a confined space, with hazardous gases/vapours, or in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere.
It covers the skills and knowledge required to conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus, operate and maintain breathing apparatus and equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere, and conclude operations as defined by the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
Concluding operations will include correctly closing down, removing and cleaning the breathing apparatus and reporting faults and/or damage to breathing apparatus.
PROVIDER OF TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT:
Please refer to the student handbook located at the bottom of that page for learners’ rights, responsibility and support, and any complaints.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT:
As a minimum, entrants to this course must have:
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The literacy and numeracy competencies to be able to read testing equipment and determine the available working time from a breathing apparatus set
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The physical capability to wear and work in a breathing apparatus and associated equipment in a range of conditions.
TRAINING FACILITY:
Training can be conducted at your work site or off-site at one of our purpose built training facilities.
FURTHER EDUCATION:
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Height Safety Supervisor
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Confined Space Supervisor