Operate Breathing Apparatus (BAER)

BA
The purpose of this course is to deliver and assess the skills necessary to safely and correctly operate and maintain breathing apparatus in an irrespirable atmosphere. The course integrates delivery and assessment of PUAFIR201B Prevent injury. Refer to PUAFIR201B Prevent injury information sheets for further details.

DURATION:
1 day

DESIGNED FOR:
Personnel who need to be able to confidently and efficiently use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for emergency response situation in hazardous environments.

CONTENT:
To prepare participants for successful completion of assessment activities the following content is delivered:

  • Respiratory system, effects of irrespirable atmosphere on the body, protective equipment
  • Characteristics, component parts, operation of Open Circuit Breathing Apparatus
  • Safe practice for BA wearers in smoke and darkness
  • BA Control Systems
  • Work Tasks and Search & Rescue
  • Practical activities

ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCY:

  • PUAFIR207B/01 Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus PUAFIR207B/02 Don and check breathing apparatus
  • PUAFIR207B/03 Operate breathing apparatus
  • PUAFIR207B/04 Conclude operations

DELIVERY METHOD:
3 hours of classroom theory PowerPoint presentations, including audio-visual material, practical desktop activities and discussion. 5 hours of practical components using breathing apparatus equipment in a range of work simulated scenarios.

ASSESSMENT:
Participant’s learning outcomes will be assessed using direct observation, oral and/or written questions, and/or use of a workbook, and practical exercises as appropriate. Assessment of PUAFIR201A Prevent injury is integrated into the assessment of PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit.

CERTIFICATION:
On successful completion of this unit of competency participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment in PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit and PUAFIR201A Prevent injury.


PRE-REQUISITES:
PUAFIR201B Prevent injury