Breathing Apparatus Emergency Response

BAER

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$1215*

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2 days

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Course Overview

The Breathing Apparatus Emergency Response course at ERGT Australia teaches safe use of open-circuit breathing apparatus and injury prevention skills. This course prepares learners for emergency response roles.

The Breathing Apparatus Emergency Response course at ERGT Australia equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to safely operate open-circuit breathing apparatus and apply effective injury prevention techniques. The course covers the outcomes PUAFIR210 Prevent injury and PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit, with PUAFIR210 Prevent injury as a pre-requisite to PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit. Learners must be deemed competent in PUAFIR210 Prevent injury before progressing to PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit.

This 2-day course is essential for personnel working in high-risk environments where breathing protection, safety awareness, and emergency response capability are critical. Learners will gain hands-on experience in operating breathing apparatus, managing hazards, and applying emergency response procedures under realistic, supervised conditions. All learners must meet medical and physical requirements to safely complete the practical components.

Upon successful completion Learners will be issued with a Statement of Attainment in:
PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
Roles and responsibilities when using breathing apparatus
Breathing apparatus components, checks, and operation
Donning, operating, and removing breathing apparatus safely
Air management techniques and safety procedures
Injury prevention strategies in hazardous environments
Emergency response drills using breathing apparatus

This course is delivered through a blend of:

Facilitator-led classroom sessions to introduce safe work practices and emergency response principles.

Practical training in the use of open-circuit breathing apparatus, including donning, operation, and emergency procedures.

Hands-on exercises to develop competency in PUAFIR210 Prevent injury before progressing to PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit.

Scenario-based simulations replicating realistic emergency conditions to reinforce risk management and safe application of skills.

Performance-based assessments to confirm practical competence and adherence to safety standards.
The 2 - day Breathing Apparatus Emergency Response course at ERGT Australia is designed for learners working in high-risk, safety-critical environments who may be required to operate breathing apparatus during emergency situations.

PUAFIR210 Prevent injury is delivered as part of the course on day one, it is a prerequisite to progressing to PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit.

Learners must be physically capable of performing practical tasks such as wearing and operating breathing apparatus in realistic scenarios and managing emergency responses under controlled conditions.

Learners must have basic Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills to understand safety procedures and complete assessments. Learners must be able to access and navigate a digital device to log in and access the course materials. Support for leaners is available on request. More information is available on our website.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Identify workplace hazards and risks, and advise others
Implement hazard and risk control procedures
Monitor effectiveness of hazard and risk control procedures
Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus
Don and check breathing apparatus
Operate breathing apparatus
Conclude operations

Prerequisites

Unique Student Identifier (USI):
You are enrolling in a Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) course.
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) must be provided and verified for NRT. Please refer to http://www.usi.gov.au to create a USI. It is strongly recommended that you grant ERGT permission to access your USI transcript to assist with verification.
ERGT is prohibited by law to issue a Statement of Attainment without a verified USI.
A USI must be provided and verified within 30 days of course completion otherwise an alternative non NRT certificate will be issued.
Health & Fitness:
A medical certificate is not required for this course; however, a health questionnaire and declaration of fitness will be required at course registration. Please contact ERGT for any concerns regarding completion of practical training and assessment requirements.
Respiratory Standards:
Under respiratory standard AS/NZS 1715 Appendix B: Facial Seal of Respirators must be adhered to. You must be clean shaven to achieve an effective seal. If you’re unsure about this requirement, contact ERGT before your course.

What to expect

Free Parking at all ERGT facilities
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Any additional PPE required for your course will be supplied by ERGT on the day.
Lunch for Full-Day Courses – Lunch is provided. Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements.
Showers & Change Facilities
Alcohol, illicit drugs
Smoking outside the designated smoking area
Singlets, shorts, clothing displaying offensive slogans/images, open toed shoes, high heels