Operate breathing apparatus
MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus

This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge to safely operate and maintain breathing apparatus (BA) in environments where the air is irrespirable, including confined spaces, areas with hazardous gases or vapours, or other situations where respiratory protection is essential.
Training is based on the requirements of AS/NZS 1715:2009. Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment, and covers the correct selection, use, maintenance, and cleaning of breathing apparatus.

This unit is designed for individuals working in or entering high-risk industries such as mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, emergency response, and infrastructure maintenance, where the use of breathing apparatus may be required to safely perform duties in irrespirable or hazardous environments.

Entry Requirements

• Students must possess the necessary language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills (ACSF Level 2) required to interpret and apply the relevant information effectively.
• Students will be assessed to ensure they have the appropriate level of foundational skills necessary for the program.

Delivery Methods

• Face-to-face practical training delivery.
• Self-directed/Online independent learning.

Assessment Methods

• Classroom-based practical assessment
• Self Directed/Online Assessment

Things to bring with you:

• Photo identification - drivers licence, passport, proof of age card/photo card, high risk work licence.
• Your Unique Student Identifier (USI) number, if not already provided.

To attend this course, you must wear course appropriate clothing and enclosed footwear. If you do not meet this requirement, you will not be able to commence the course.

All students will be required to create or obtain their personal USI. Certificates cannot be issued without this code.

Create or access your USI