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Operate Breathing Apparatus

Operate Breathing Apparatus

Operate Breathing Apparatus Course Overview

Operate Breathing Apparatus National Unit Codes include:
  • MSMWHS216 – Operate Breathing Apparatus
  • PUAFIR207 – Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
  • PUAFIR210 – Prevent injury

Course Overview

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain breathing apparatus and equipment in an irrepressible atmosphere, as defined by the Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment. This course applies to operators who are required to wear breathing apparatus because they are working;
  • in a confined space
  • with hazardous gases/vapours
  • in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere
  • in other situations requiring the wearing of breathing apparatus
Operators may also be required to wear breathing apparatus in emergency situations, however, this is not the prime focus of this course.

Student Handbook – Please refer to our student handbook for our policies and more information.

Entry Requirements

  • Payment prior to course commencement – see terms and conditions in the student handbook.
  • Valid photo ID
  • Have a good understanding of the English language
  • Wear appropriate PPE
  • Clean-shaven
  • USI – Unique Student Identifier

Refund Policy

Please refer to our refund policy

Payment for this course can be made via EFTPOS or bank transfer. For billing information, please email info@hostsafetytraining.com.au or call 1300 631 011.

Please note that all card payments over $1000 will incur a 2.2% transaction fee of the total amount paid.

Please refer to the student handbook for any payments over $1500.

  • This course is delivered over one (1) day.
  • Training and assessment is delivered face to face at any of our facilities or onsite.
  • 17 Industrial Avenue, Caloundra West QLD 4551
  • 9 Hilliard Street, Gladstone QLD 4680
  • On-site delivery may be arranged upon request

Participants who are deemed competent will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment issued by Australian Institute of Resources Training Pty Ltd (RTO #40772) trading as Host Safety and Training.

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