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This course is designed for the non-fire sector.

This nationally recognised course develops the practical skills and knowledge required to safely use open-circuit breathing apparatus in a hazardous atmosphere. This unit will cover working in a variety of hazardous environments and managing situations such as exhaustion of air supply, entrapment, and malfunctioning equipment as a member of a team.

Students will learn how to inspect breathing apparatus for immediate use, identify and report faulty or damaged equipment, select appropriate ancillary equipment, and correctly don, start and check a breathing apparatus set.

The course also covers operating breathing apparatus in hazardous conditions, monitoring and controlling hazards, maintaining communication with team members, following breathing apparatus control procedures, and responding to emergency situations such as entrapment, exhaustion of air supply, loss of face seal and equipment malfunction.

Students will also learn how to safely conclude breathing apparatus operations, including shutting down and removing the set, cleaning and maintaining equipment, returning it to operational readiness and participating in a debrief.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

PUAFIR207 - Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Refresher face-to-face contact time of at least 9 Hours
Face-to-Face face-to-face contact time of at least 20 Hours

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
  • Participants must be clean shaven to attend the course, in accordance with AS/NZS 1715:2009 and AS/NZS ISO 16975.3. Facial hair within the sealing area can compromise the effectiveness of the respirator, impacting its ability to provide proper protection.
  • The physical capability to wear and work in a breathing apparatus and associated equipment in a range of simulated hazardous, confined or reduced-visibility environments; and complete associated manual-handling tasks. This requires sufficient mobility, strength, stamina, balance and coordination to maintain personal safety while wearing the equipment.
  • Protective footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions and assessment.
  • To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
    • Learning: Follow detailed safety procedures to use breathing equipment correctly in hazardous situations.
    • Reading: Read and understand safety instructions, warning labels, and equipment checklists used at work. Writing: Write short notes or complete simple forms to record equipment checks or report issues.
    • Writing: Write short notes or complete simple forms to record equipment checks or report issues.
    • Oral communication: Listen carefully to instructions and speak clearly with others to make sure we stay safe while using equipment.
    • Numeracy: Use numbers to check air pressure, monitor time left, and make sure I’m using the equipment safely.
    • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources


Note: This course is designed for the non-fire sector. For individuals undertaking training related to the fire sector* this course has a pre-requisite of PUAFIR210 Prevent injury which must be completed prior to undertaking this unit of competency.

*The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

The units have the following recommended renewal periods:
Unit Period
PUAFIR207 - Operate breathing apparatus open circuit Not applicable

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

  • Conduct pre-donning, checks, tests and concluding operations for BA
  • Respond to simulated BA emergencies
  • Operate BA in a simulated hazardous atmosphere with reduced visibility
  • Operate BA under simulated adverse conditions and implement emergency procedures

Documentation:

  • Complete an Equipment Fault Log

Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.

Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
Learning I can learn how to use new equipment by following instructions and practising until I get it right.
Reading I can read and understand safety instructions, warning labels, and equipment checklists used at work.
Writing I can write short notes or complete simple forms to record equipment checks or report issues.
Oral Communication I can listen carefully to instructions and speak clearly with others to make sure we stay safe while using equipment.
Numeracy I can use numbers to check air pressure, monitor time left, and make sure I’m using the equipment safely.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909