Operate Breathing Apparatus

UNIT OF COMPETENCY

MSMWHS216 – Operate Breathing Apparatus

COURSE FEE: $385

ABOUT THE COURSE

The MSMWHS216 – Operate Breathing Apparatus training course in Perth is aimed at ensuring the health and safety of personnel who have to undertake work activities within an irrespirable atmosphere.

It provides a guide to maintaining and operating an open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus, correct testing and donning procedures as per AS/NZS 1715 : 2009 and 1716 : 2012. 

It informs participants of the requirements of when and where breathing apparatus equipment is required as respiratory protection. The course also includes the proper cleaning and reinstating of breathing apparatus and other related safety equipment. 

Students will attain the practical application and understanding required to effectively operate breathing apparatus and will be able to:

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus	1.1 Inspect breathing apparatus for immediate use in accordance with procedures 1.2 Report/record faulty or damaged equipment in accordance with procedures
2. Operate breathing apparatus	2.1 Identify, monitor and control hazards in accordance with the procedures 2.2 Establish and maintain communication with appropriate personnel throughout the activity 2.3 Use breathing apparatus for the required activities in accordance with procedures 2.4 Monitor remaining working time available and return to a respirable atmosphere as required 2.5 Implement entrapment procedures in accordance with procedures 2.6 Maintain personal safety at all times
3. Conclude operations in accordance with procedures	3.1 Close down breathing apparatus set 3.2 Remove breathing apparatus set 3.3 Undertake after-use cleaning and maintenance of breathing apparatus 3.4 Make equipment ready for operational use

GROUP BOOKINGS / ONSITE TRAINING

Group bookings/Onsite training available at your site or ours. Please contact our office on 1800 352 335 or email bookings@saferight.com.au for pricing and site requirements.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Participants must be clean shaven in order to attend the course
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Present photo I.D. on arrival
• Complete a ‘Fitness to Complete Training’ form. The student is required to declare any medical issue that may exclude them from full participation
• Wear normal work clothing, enclosed footwear and remove all jewellery prior to commencement

DURATION

1/2 day (4 hours)

CERTIFICATION

On successful completion of the MSMWHS216 – Operate Breathing Apparatus safety training course, students will be issued with a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for MSMWHS216 – Operate Breathing Apparatus and a wallet-sized card.

The Unique Student Identifier (USI) must be supplied and verified prior to issuance.

CERTIFICATION EXPIRY

Your Statement of Attainment does not have an expiry date, however, industry standards recommend retraining every two years.

WHAT DO I DO ON THE DAY?

• Theory Assessment
• Practical Assessment

AMENITIES

Saferight has kitchen facilities for people who wish to bring their own lunch or alternatively, there are cafes and lunch bars within close proximity.

TRAINING LOCATION

107 Radium Street, Welshpool, WA 6106

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY

Please refer to our Refund/Cancellation Policy

SAFERIGHT TRAINING ACCREDITATION 

SAFELY OPERATE BREATHING APPARATUS EQUIPMENT

As a Nationally Recognised Training Organisation (RTO Code 5722), we conduct quality safety training in Perth, including how to safely operate breathing apparatus equipment for certification in MSMWHS216 – Operate Breathing Apparatus. Our nationally recognised training courses are industry recognised by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment on behalf of the State and Territory Governments. 

SAFERIGHT OFFERS NATIONALLY RECOGNISED SAFETY TRAINING IN PERTH 

With a Registered Training Organisation Code 5722, we conduct quality safety training courses with assessments in Perth and across Western Australia for the Mining, Oil and Gas, Construction, Utilities and Government Sectors. Our experienced facilitators use the latest equipment produced by Saferight here in WA to demonstrate up-to-date techniques on how to properly, safely and efficiently conduct scaffolding in worksites. 

To book a group training, or for more information on our other training courses in Perth, please contact our team on 1800 352 335 or send us an online enquiry.