Nationally Recognised Training
Operate
Breathing Apparatus
1 Day
2-Year Renewal
No Prerequisites
Industrial & Emergency
1
1 Day
2 yrs
ARC
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Operate Breathing Apparatus is the standalone accredited SCBA training unit — MSMWHS216 — for workers who need formal certification in the use of breathing apparatus for emergency response, confined space standby or industrial applications.
This course covers the selection, donning, doffing and use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in the context of industrial environments. It is the accredited version of the unit; for client-specific non-accredited SCBA training, see our non-accredited Operate Breathing Apparatus course.
Suitable as a standalone qualification for workers who do not require the full confined space rescue qualification but need accredited SCBA competency for their role.
Units of Competency
What’s Included
Your Statement of Attainment will cover the following nationally recognised unit:
What You Will Learn
Course Content
- Types of breathing apparatus — SCBA vs supplied air vs air-purifying respirators
- Pre-use inspection — checking SCBA before each use
- Doffing procedure — safe removal and decontamination
- Facepiece seal check — positive and negative pressure tests
- Emergency procedures — low air alarm response and emergency breathing
- Regulatory requirements — legislation and standards for SCBA use in the workplace
- SCBA components — cylinder, regulator, facepiece, harness and alarms
- Donning procedure — correct fitting and adjustment under time conditions
- Air supply management — cylinder pressure, duration and buddy checks
- Working in SCBA — mobility, communication and task limitations
- Maintenance, storage and records — post-use inspection and documentation
Assessment
How You’ll Be Assessed
Practical Performance Tasks
Written Assessment
Who Should Attend
Is This Course Right for You?
- Emergency response team members requiring standalone SCBA accreditation
- Workers in chemical processing, mining and manufacturing requiring SCBA certification
- Fire wardens and emergency coordinators at industrial facilities
- Workers completing gap training where SCBA is the only unit required
- Anyone needing accredited SCBA certification separate from the full CS rescue course
Course Details
Entry Requirements
- No formal prerequisites — open to all
- Minimum 16 years of age recommended
- No contraindications to wearing breathing apparatus — respiratory conditions should consult GP
- Appropriate workwear — long sleeve shirt, long pants, closed-in safety boots
- Valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) required for certification
USI Required
Ready to Book?
Group bookings available — we come to you, or you come to us.
How We Deliver
Flexible Training Options
We come to you, or you come to us.
Face-to-Face
Full day — minimum contact time as per unit
All theory, practical training and assessment completed in a single session with your trainer.
Blended Learning
Reduced face-to-face — theory completed online
Complete theory at your own pace online, then attend a practical skills and assessment session.
Workplace / Onsite
We come to you – any format
We deliver at your workplace. Ideal for groups – custom scheduling including outside business hours.