This Nationally Recognised Breathing Apparatus training is designed to provide the skills and knowledge to those requiring a breathing apparatus in environments such as a confined space with hazardous gases/vapors, toxic atmosphere or in any other application requiring breathing apparatus.
On completion of the course, participants will be able to show competency to correctly Select Breathing Apparatus Equipment, Don Breathing Apparatus Equipment & Operate and maintain breathing apparatus equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere.
Training covers both the operation and maintenance of breathing apparatus in an irrespirable atmosphere.
COURSE TOPICS
- Applicable Australian Standards and regulations
- Hazardous environments that require breathing protection
- Breathing apparatus training requirements
- The human respiratory system
- Types of breathing apparatus
- Communication procedures
- Risk assessments and hierarchy of hazard control
- Breathing apparatus components
- Calculating working duration and emergency escape times
- Using breathing apparatus control tally boards
- Breathing apparatus safety and entrapment procedures
- Cleaning, maintenance and testing procedures
PREREQUISITES & ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
To enrol in this course participants must:
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Have a (USI)-Unique Student Identifier, please visit https://www.usi.gov.au/ if you do not have one
- Provide a copy of their photo identification (driver's licence, proof of age card, or passport)
- Demonstrate the ability to speak and write English to a basic level & have basic numeracy skills
- Be able to speak English well enough to carry out work safely with other people, please inform us upon registration if you feel you have any literacy or numeracy difficulties. Some reasonable adjustments to the course can be made to assist.
COURSE DURATION
PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED TO BRING
- Photo identification as listed in the prerequisites for this course
- Bring your food, free water, tea, coffee & biscuits are provided, you will be able to leave the facility during your lunch break if you wish
- PPE including protective footwear will be required to be worn for the practical training session, we have hard hats, high visibility vests, gloves & whistles available for use if required.
ASSESSMENT PROCESS
- The course will be a combination of theory & practical training where participants will be required to demonstrate industry skills & knowledge described in the units of competency included in this course.
- Students will be required to pass a written assessment to complete the course all critical components must be demonstrated and answered correctly
COURSE OUTCOME
Upon completion, participants deemed competent will be issued with a:
- Wallet size competency card
- Statement of attainment for Operate Breathing Apparatus - MSMWHS216
- The certificate is nationally recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework and issued under the authority of the National Vocational Education and Regulator Act 2011.
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS
8 people
UNIT OF COMPETENCY
- Operate Breathing Apparatus - MSMWHS216
PRICE
$300
- For your registration into a course to be approved, all course fees are required to be paid in full at the time you make your booking.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
- CREDIT CARD - over the phone or the ONLINE CREDIT CARD payment option through our website (preferred) 1.75% surcharge will apply
- INVOICE (an approved 7-day credit application must be in place, available to corporate customers only)
- Individuals registering for a course must use the credit card payment option
REFUND POLICY
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)
- Participants should speak with the IWP administration team at the time of enrolment to further discuss this option
IWP CONTACT DETAILS & RTO INFO
- Address: 37 Kemblawarra Road Warrawong NSW 2502
- Phone: 02 42743864
- Email: admin@iwpt.com.au
- Website: https://www.iwpt.com.au
- RTO Code 91671
- ABN 18133156993