Operate Breathing Apparatus - open circuit
Duration:
2 days - Max 8 Students
Designed for:
This course is designed for students who are members of an emergency response team or service requiring the use of breathing apparatus.
Pre-requisites:
PUAFIR201B Prevent injury
Co-requisites:
Nil
Description:
The course targets the safe wearing and operation of breathing apparatus in a situation that can be physically stressful.
Content:
- Introduction to respiratory protection
- Physiology of respiratory protection
- When to wear protective equipment
- Types of respiratory protection
- Breathing apparatus safety
- Donning and Doffing
- Wearing drills
- Basic maintenance
- Communication systems
- Airline systems
- Entrapment procedures
- Search and rescue techniques
- Identification of typical hazards in the workplace
- Use of protective clothing and equipment
Unit of Competency
PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
Pre-entry Requirements:
Nil
Assessment:
Competence in this unit will be assessed by using breathing apparatus in scenarios and will involve theoretical assessment and / or targeted questioning.
Delivery Method:
Classroom theory via PowerPoint or the issued learner resource including use of audio-visual material and practical activities involving breathing apparatus.
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