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Operate Breathing Apparatus
For operators required to wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for part of their job.
National Units of Competency
Codes verifiable on the national training.gov.au register.
Application and relevance
For workers required to operate SCBA during confined space entry, emergency response or short-term IDLH tasks.
Suitable as a stand-alone competency or as part of a wider confined space program.
Course details
- Duration
- Approximately 4 hours (½ day).
- Class size
- Maximum 12 students per class.
- Prerequisites
- Medically fit to wear breathing apparatus.
- Equipment
- All training materials and PPE supplied by Zokal Safety Training. Includes SCBA sets, harnesses and cylinders.
- Assessment
- Continuous assessment across theory and practical components. Written knowledge questions plus supervised practical demonstration against the national performance criteria.
- Recognition
- Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment issued under RTO 91267 on successful completion.
Learning outcomes
- Fit-check and don SCBA safely
- Operate SCBA under simulated work conditions
- Monitor air supply and communicate whilst on air
- Perform post-use inspection and reporting
Book Operate Breathing Apparatus
View upcoming dates on the training calendar or speak to our team on (02) 4960 9611.