About This Training Course

This Breathing Apparatus Refresher 4 Hour Training Course is a pre requisite that requires evidence of prior training (RPL) such as the same competency or equivalent completed previously.

The Breathing Apparatus Refresher 4 Hour Training Course is the afternoon session of a full breathing apparatus course and is facilitated primarily as a practical training module with some theory training and assessment interspersed with the practical component.

Subjects Covered

This Breathing Apparatus Refresher 4 Hour Training Course will cover the following subjects:

In accordance with AS/NZS 1715 it is essential that competence is demonstrated in the ability to:

• Appropriately conduct pre-donning tests
• Correctly don breathing apparatus
• Operate breathing apparatus
• Move in conditions of reduced visibility
• Use breathing apparatus in emergency conditions
• Follow organisational procedure
• Correctly remove breathing apparatus
• Return breathing apparatus to operational status

In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and a theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment.

Training Course Outcomes

At the end of the Breathing Apparatus Refresher 4 Hour Training Course trainees will be issued with a Statement of Attainment and a small plastic wallet card indicating successfully completed competency.

Prerequisites

A reasonable level of English communication skills and a basic fitness level is required to complete the training.

Other Information

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