National units of competency
- MSMWHS216 – Operate Breathing Apparatus
Application and Relevance
This competency applies to operators who are required to wear breathing apparatus for part of their job. Applications could include working in a confined space, working with hazardous gases/vapours, working in an anoxic atmosphere or for other applications requiring the wearing of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus (CABA). They may also be required to wear it in emergency situations. This unit covers competence associated with the operation and maintenance of breathing apparatus (SCBA/CABA) equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere.
Course Content
Topics include and are not limited to:
- Respiratory system
- Effects of irrespirable atmospheres on the body
- Conduct pre-donning checks and function tests on the SCBA/CABA
- Report/record faulty or damaged equipment
- Donn and operate breathing apparatus
- Communications
- Implement entrapment procedure
- Close down
- Doff breathing apparatus
- After use cleaning and maintenance
Inclusions
Training conducted by experienced confined space and rescue specialists
Course documentation
Up to 4 hours classroom, practical training and assessment
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite units. Industry Skills Councils have mapped this course to level 2 of the Australian Core Skills Framework. It is recommended that participants provide evidence of their Foundation Skill Level prior to the commencement of the course.
It is recommended that participants contact Zokal prior to their course if they have any concerns about their ability to complete the training.
See Student handbook for additional information.
Course Logistics
Number of Participants: 10
Requirement: Provide Unique Student Identifier (USI number) and ID
Equipment: All training materials are supplied by Zokal Safety Training
Meals: Full Day Courses – Lunch will be provided and light refreshments will be provided at morning break (only on our premises). Half Day Courses – Light refreshments will be provided at morning break (only on our premises)
Dress: Participants are required to wear clean clothing appropriate for the workplace and covered shoes. Students to bring own Gloves if they require them. All other equipment used will be supplied by Zokal Safety Training.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH, AND MUST BE ABLE TO FILL OUT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION.
Assessment Methods
This is a competency based programme with progressive assessment throughout the course, including demonstration of written and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge. Please let us know if there are any issues that your Zokal trainer should be aware of. These may include:
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy
- Physical limitations, such as hearing, vision or mobility concerns
- Anything that may affect your experience in the training course
Award Issued
Nationally – recognised accreditation such as a wallet card and Statement of Attainment Certificate as outlined above will be issued on satisfactory completion of all assessments, to successful participants
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Course Dates
Please select your course date.
| Start Date | Classes | Units | Location | Places left | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 28th Sep 2023 at 11:45AM | 1 class | 1 unit | Zokal Safety Training | Cost $154.00 | Apply | |
| Wed 4th Oct 2023 at 11:45AM | 1 class | 1 unit | Zokal Safety Training | Cost $154.00 | Apply | |
| Thu 12th Oct 2023 at 11:45AM | 1 class | 1 unit | Zokal Safety Training | Cost $154.00 | Apply | |
| Tue 17th Oct 2023 at 11:45AM | 1 class | 1 unit | Zokal Safety Training | Cost $154.00 | Apply | |
| Thu 26th Oct 2023 at 11:45AM | 1 class | 1 unit | Zokal Safety Training | Cost $154.00 | Apply | |
| Tue 31st Oct 2023 at 11:45AM | 1 class | 1 unit | Zokal Safety Training | Cost $154.00 | Apply | |
| Thu 9th Nov 2023 at 11:45AM | 1 class | 1 unit | Zokal Safety Training | Cost $154.00 | Apply | |
| Tue 14th Nov 2023 at 11:45AM | 1 class | 1 unit | Zokal Safety Training | Cost $154.00 | Apply | |
| Thu 23rd Nov 2023 at 11:45AM | 1 class | 1 unit | Zokal Safety Training | Cost $154.00 | Apply | |
| Tue 28th Nov 2023 at 11:45AM | 1 class | 1 unit | Zokal Safety Training | Cost $154.00 | Apply | |
| Thu 7th Dec 2023 at 11:45AM | 1 class | 1 unit | Zokal Safety Training | Cost $154.00 | Apply | |
| Tue 12th Dec 2023 at 11:45AM | 1 class | 1 unit | Zokal Safety Training | Cost $154.00 | Apply | |
| Thu 21st Dec 2023 at 11:45AM | 1 class | 1 unit | Zokal Safety Training | Cost $154.00 | Apply |