MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus
BA
This course includes training to operate and maintain breathing apparatus equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere.
Introduction:
Target Audience:
This course is intended for any person required to undertake operations involving or wearing breathing apparatus as part of their duties.
Learning Outcomes:
- 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.
Learning Methods:
1-day face-to-face training session and final assessment. Delivery length may vary dependent on client needs.
Onsite delivery available.
Onsite delivery available.
Program Benefits:
- Participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment and Competency Card upon successful completion of the unit of competency.
Content:
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | ||
| MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus | 22 March 2019 | 08:00 am - 02:00 pm | 46-48 Croft Cres, Harristown Qld 4350 | 10 | $200.00 | ||
| MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus | 18 April 2019 | 08:00 am - 02:00 pm | 46-48 Croft Cres, Harristown Qld 4350 | 10 | $200.00 | ||
| MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus | 10 May 2019 | 08:00 am - 02:00 pm | 46-48 Croft Cres, Harristown Qld 4350 | 10 | $200.00 | ||
| MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus | 31 May 2019 | 08:00 am - 02:00 pm | 46-48 Croft Cres, Harristown Qld 4350 | 10 | $200.00 |