About This Training Course

This Breathing Apparatus Training Course Training Package Unit (PMAOHS216B) is designed to deliver information to designated staff working in any industry or workplace. It holds accreditation as an operations and support competency unit for people studying for a Certificate II in Plant Support Operations PMA20102, Certificate II in Process Support PMA20202, Certificate III in Plant Support Operations PMA30102, Certificate II in Process Support Operations PMA30202, Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology PMA40102, Diploma of Process Plant Technology PMA50102, Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology PMA60102, these forming competency standards (PMA02) Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Oil Refining Training Package.

Participants must be clean shaven and should have a medical assessment to ensure fitness as per AS: 1715-2009.

National Course Code: Operate Breathing Apparatus (PMAOHS216B) Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Oil Refining Training Package.

Subjects Covered

This Breathing Apparatus Training Course covers the following subjects:

• Inspect breathing apparatus for immediate use in accordance with procedures.
• Report/record faulty or damaged equipment in accordance with procedures. Identify, monitor and
• control hazards in accordance with the procedures.
• Correctly Don, Startup and Wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.
• Establish and maintain communication with appropriate personnel throughout the activity.
• Undertake activities as a member of a team, in accordance with procedures.
• Implement entrapment procedures in accordance with procedures.
• Maintain personal safety at all times. Close down breathing apparatus set in accordance with
• procedures.
• Remove breathing apparatus set in accordance with procedures.
• Undertake after use cleaning and maintenance of breathing apparatus and make equipment ready for
• operational use in accordance with procedures

Prerequisites

None

Other Information

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