Operate Breathing Apparatus - Open Circuit

This unit covers the competency associated with the operation and maintenance of breathing apparatus equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere.

DURATION: 



1 day.

CONTENT:



It is essential that competence be demonstrated throughout the duration of the course:

  • Appropriately conduct pre-donning tests
  • Correctly don breathing apparatus
  • Operate breathing apparatus
  • Move in conditions or reduced visibility
  • Follow breathing apparatus emergency procedures
  • Ensure organisation’s procedures are followed
  • Correctly remove breathing apparatus
  • Return breathing apparatus to operational status.
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 audiovisual material, practical desktop activities and discussion. 5 hours of practical components using breathing apparatus equipment in a range of work simulated scenarios.



ASSESSMENT: 



Trainees learning outcomes will be assessed using direct observation, oral and/or written questions, and/or use of a workbook, and practical exercises as appropriate.

CERTIFICATION: 



On successful completion of this unit of competency trainees will be issued witha Statement of Attainment in PUAFIR207B Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit and PUAFIR201A Prevent Injury.

PRE-REQUISITES: 



None

CO-REQUISITES:



PUAFIR201B Prevent injury

This co-requisite is taught during this course.