MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus

This course includes training to operate and maintain breathing apparatus equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere.

Introduction:

This course is intended for any person required to undertake operations involving or wearing breathing apparatus as part of their duties.

Communicate in the workplace including distress signal unit, portable radio, communications sets, signal lines, hand signals.
Inspect, don, operate, remove, clean, maintain and return to operational status breathing apparatus.
Understand respiratory systems, effects of irrespirable atmospheres on the body, protective equipment, characteristics, component parts, operation of compressed air breathing apparatus.
Perform pre-use tests and checks, including serviceability of components, integrity of components, cylinder pressure, integrity of air flow system, ancillary equipment.
Follow entrapment procedures, including cease all strenuous activity, activate the distress signal unit, remain calm, relocate to safest available place, call for assistance.
Use procedures, including entrapment procedures, including cease all strenuous activity, activate the distress signal unit, remain calm, relocate to safest available place, call for assistance.
Use breathing apparatus control, including principles of BA Control, organisation procedures, Stage 1 (one entry point), Stage 2 (multiple entry points), entry/exit control point, entry/exit control officer, timing device.

1-day face-to-face training session and final assessment. Delivery length may vary dependent on client needs.
Onsite delivery available.

Participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment and Competency Card upon successful completion of the unit of competency.

Name	Date	Time	Location	Available Spaces	Cost
MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus	10 May 2019	08:00 am - 02:00 pm	46-48 Croft Cres, Harristown Qld 4350	10	$200.00	Enrol	Employer Enrol