OPERATE BREATHING APPARATUS
Operate breathing apparatus
MSMWHS216 
Operate breathing apparatus
Course Objective
This course covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain breathing apparatus and equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere,  use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.

This unit of competency 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.

Course prerequisites
Must provide drivers licence or other photo identification which contains photo, date of birth and signature.
Basic English, literacy and numeracy skills at a level sufficient to read and interpret workplace documentation.
Upon enrolment a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment must be completed.
Any pre-study received MUST be read and completed in FULL prior to attending on the day. This will be a requirement to your course and there is an expectation that this is completed. 
Course content
Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus
Operate breathing apparatus
Conclude operations in accordance with procedures
Operators may also be required to wear breathing apparatus in emergency situations, however, this is not the prime focus of this unit.
Course details
Duration: 4 hour course 
Times: 8am - 12pm (unless negotiated otherwise)
Cost: $420.00* per person

Other Fees if Applicable
• Verbal Assessment $ 75.00
• Re-Assessment Fee (only applicable if Learner is required to come back for re-assessment - Contact Office for more details)
• Re-issue of card $ 50.00
Fees must be paid in full before the course date or payment arrangement in place.

On successful completion of this course students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus and an Operate breathing apparatus Duty of Care Card.

Learners must
Read this course information and the Learners Handbook prior to enrolment.
Wear fully enclosed footwear such as safety boots and long pants and shirt.
Have photo identification (ie Australian Drivers Licence, Passport or Proof of Age Card).
Obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number before attending the course (refer to the Learners Handbook).

*Prices are subject to change without notice. All course prices are free of GST unless otherwise stated. 
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