Course Details

Nationally Recognised Unit of Competency

• MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus

Delivery: Face-to-face

Course Duration: 4 hours approx. class time (1 session)

Class size: max. 12 students


Our course covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain breathing apparatus and equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere, as defined by the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.

Our course 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 and/or in other situations requiring the wearing of breathing apparatus. Operators may also be required to wear breathing apparatus in emergency situations; however, this is not the prime focus of this course.

This course applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.