This course has been designed for individuals who work alone or as part of a team as an operator required to wear breathing apparatus in their work role. This might be because they are working in a confined space, with hazardous gases/vapours, or in an oxygen deficient atmosphere.
It covers the skills and knowledge required to conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus, operate and maintain breathing apparatus and equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere, and conclude operations as defined by the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
Concluding operations will include correctly closing down, removing and cleaning the breathing apparatus and reporting faults and/or damage to breathing apparatus.
It covers the skills and knowledge required to conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus, operate and maintain breathing apparatus and equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere, and conclude operations as defined by the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
Concluding operations will include correctly closing down, removing and cleaning the breathing apparatus and reporting faults and/or damage to breathing apparatus.
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
MSMWHS216 - Operate breathing apparatus
MSMWHS216 - Operate breathing apparatus
Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
Course Durations
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 4 Hours
Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 8 Hours
Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 4 Hours
Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 8 Hours
Entry Requirements
As a minimum, entrants to this course must have:
The literacy and numeracy competencies to be able to read testing equipment and determine the available working time from a breathing apparatus set
The physical capability to wear and work in a breathing apparatus and associated equipment in a range of conditions.
The literacy and numeracy competencies to be able to read testing equipment and determine the available working time from a breathing apparatus set
The physical capability to wear and work in a breathing apparatus and associated equipment in a range of conditions.
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Please note: The Online delivery with face to face Practical assessment delivery mode includes video assessment questions. Occasionally the student will be required to make a video of themselves, either verbally explaining or demonstrating the required assessment outcome. If you do not wish to complete video assessment questions, please consider an alternative mode of delivery (for e.g. a blended or full face to face course).
Please note: The Online delivery with face to face Practical assessment delivery mode includes video assessment questions. Occasionally the student will be required to make a video of themselves, either verbally explaining or demonstrating the required assessment outcome. If you do not wish to complete video assessment questions, please consider an alternative mode of delivery (for e.g. a blended or full face to face course).
Certificate Renewal Requirements
This certificate does not require renewal
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Assessment Activities
Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include:
Performance tasks:
Demonstrate pre-donning checks, tests procedures and fault reporting
Demonstrate concluding operation techniques
Label components of breathing apparatus
Practical scenarios:
Confined space work
Rescue operation
Documentation – Completion of an Equipment Fault log.
Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of short answer and multiple-choice questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.
Performance tasks:
Demonstrate pre-donning checks, tests procedures and fault reporting
Demonstrate concluding operation techniques
Label components of breathing apparatus
Practical scenarios:
Confined space work
Rescue operation
Documentation – Completion of an Equipment Fault log.
Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of short answer and multiple-choice questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.
MSMWHS216 - Operate breathing apparatus
Combined Safety Training delivers training and assessment on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
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