Open Circuit Breathing Apparatus Training
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Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit TRAINING

In this course, you’ll learn to select, wear, operate, and maintain open circuit breathing apparatus in hazardous environments, following Australian Standard AS/NZS 1715:2009. The course emphasises safety and emergency procedures and is part of the Public Safety Training Package

  • PUAFIR210 Prevent Injury
  • PUAFIR207 Operate Breathing Apparatus – Open Circuit
  • MSMWHS216 Operate Breathing Apparatus

Individuals, Small groups or Corporate bookings

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

2 days

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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

Our Open Circuit Breathing Apparatus Training is designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to safely use breathing apparatus in emergency and rescue situations. Following Australian Standard AS/NZS 1715:2009, this course focuses on selecting, wearing, operating, and maintaining breathing apparatus in hazardous environments, with a strong emphasis on safety and emergency procedures. This training is part of the Public Safety Training Package.

This course is ideal for:

  • Emergency responders
  • Rescue team members
  • Safety officers in high-risk environments
  • Anyone required to use breathing apparatus in their role
  • PUAFIR210 Prevent Injury
  • PUAFIR207 Operate Breathing Apparatus – Open Circuit
  • MSMWHS216 Operate Breathing Apparatus

Individuals, Small groups or Corporate bookings

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

2 days

Nationally Recognised Training logo.

ABOUT THE COURSE

Our Open Circuit Breathing Apparatus Training course equips you with the essential skills to safely use breathing apparatus in hazardous environments. The course covers key aspects of using breathing protection, ensuring you are well-prepared for emergency and rescue situations.

  • Effective communication procedures
  • Conducting risk assessments and understanding hazard control
  • Identifying key components of breathing apparatus
  • Performing pre-donning checks and tests
  • Proper techniques for donning and doffing breathing apparatus
  • Calculating working duration and emergency escape times
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Course Content

  • Hazardous environments that require breathing protection
  • Relevant Australian Standards and regulations explained
  • The Human respiratory system
  • Types of breathing apparatus
  • Communication procedures
  • Risk assessments and hierarchy of hazard control
  • Breathing apparatus key components
  • Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus
  • Don and doffing breathing apparatus
  • Calculating working duration & emergency escape times
  • Using breathing apparatus control tally boards
  • Breathing apparatus safety & entrapment procedures
  • After use cleaning, maintenance & testing procedures
  • Search & rescue

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this program, participants will be awarded the following Nationally Recognised Units of Competency:

  • PUAFIR210 Prevent Injury
  • PUAFIR207 Operate Breathing Apparatus – Open Circuit
  • MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus

Prerequisites and Entry Requirements

FSA Entry Requirements:

  • USI
  • Fitness to participate
  • Appropriate safety footwear, long pants, long sleeves
  • Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course
  • Participants must be clean shaven, no facial hair that may affect facial seal as per AS/NZS 1715:2009. Click here for further information

DELIVERY OPTIONS

Delivery options to suit businesses of all sizes.

Online

Best for 1 to 12 learners
Learn anywhere

Our online training is available for course to be completed anywhere.

Book your seats via the course schedule at a time that suits you.

Our Academies

Best for 1 to 3 learners
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Our Academies are located nationally and provide customised safety training solutions, enhancing your team’s ability to handle workplace emergencies with confidence.

Book your training now or enquire today to discuss group training to our Academies

Your Location

Best for 4 or more learners
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We offer convenient nationwide training tailored to you, ensuring your staff are well-prepared for emergencies and high risk workplaces without leaving your premises.

Enquire today and we can work to your needs.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR - "Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit Training"

Date
Time
Location
Cost
Available spots
How many people?
5 Jun, 2025, 08:00 - 08:00
5 Jun, 2025
08:00 - 16:00
NORTHLAKE - WA
5 of 5 available
$650.00
$650.00
5 of 5 available
12 Jun, 2025, 08:30 - 08:30
12 Jun, 2025
08:30 - 16:30
EAST ARM - NT
11 of 12 available
$650.00
$650.00
11 of 12 available
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