Breathing Apparatus

This course is aimed at ensuring people working with breathing apparatus’ can understand and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attributes for all essential areas covered under the full “best practice” guidelines in the workplace. This course details safe use methods, the risks and hazards involved with breathing apparatus’ and the environments they are used in, with full practical use of the latest breathing apparatus equipment in a live environment.

The course includes a combination of theory and practical sessions, including the following features:

• Responsibilities of the breathing apparatus wearer and their employees
• Procedures
• Entry and exit plans
• Understanding the different types of breathing apparatus and what they are used for
• Rescue and recovery techniques
• Real-life simulation

NOTE: This course does not issue Unit Standards.