Breathing Apparatus for Work Airline

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$795*

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1 day

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Course Overview

ERGT Australia’s Breathing Apparatus for Work (Airline) course teaches learners how to safely operate and maintain Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA) for use in irrespirable or hazardous atmospheres.

The one day Breathing Apparatus for Work (Airline) course at ERGT Australia provides essential skills for personnel working in high-risk environments where air quality may be compromised. Over the course, learners will develop the competence to correctly operate and maintain Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA) to ensure personal safety and workplace compliance.

This course aligns with the unit of competency MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus and follows the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Equipment. Learners will gain practical experience and knowledge to work confidently in irrespirable atmospheres.

On successful demonstration of all the required performance criteria you will be issued with a Statement of Attainment in:
MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus
Introduction to respiratory protective equipment and Australian Standards
Components and operation of Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA)
Pre-use inspections and fit testing
Practical exercises in safe operation in controlled irrespirable atmospheres
Maintenance, cleaning, and storage of equipment

This course is delivered through a blend of:

Facilitator-led classroom sessions to introduce breathing apparatus systems and safety requirements.

Hands-on practical training with Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA) in controlled environments.

Scenario-based exercises simulating workplace and emergency conditions.

Performance-based assessments to confirm competence in operating breathing apparatus.
This course is designed for experienced personnel working in high-risk industries who need to operate Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA). Typical learners include maintenance workers, confined space entrants, and safety-critical personnel.

The Breathing Apparatus for Work (Airline) course is delivered at ERGT Australia and is focused on hands-on skill development in operating and maintaining breathing apparatus.

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:
Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus
Operate breathing apparatus
Conclude operations in accordance with procedures

Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites from the training standard for this course.

Government issued photo identification
Protective Clothing & Footwear – For courses with practical components, overalls/long pants and safety boots must be worn. If you don’t have your own, ERGT can provide these for you on the day.
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