To provide the necessary skill and knowledge in the use of breathing apparatus.

COURSE CONTENT:

• The purpose of Breathing Apparatus.
• Know the main types of Breathing Apparatus in use and their component parts.
• The Operation, donning and checks of working duration breathing apparatus.
• Know the different/comparison between Self Contained Breathing Apparatus & Trolley Based Breathing Apparatus Airline unit.
• Air supply definitions.
• Calculating cylinder Durations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The objectives of the Breathing Apparatus Wearer are the participant will be able to perform:

• Pre-and-Post checks on Breathing Apparatus
• Identify the personal and respiratory protective equipment to be worn.
• Check and use Breathing Apparatus.
• Don and use of full SCBA & TBBA.
• Donning & operating (including checks) an escape breathing apparatus (EBA) with a mask and hood.
• Using a Trolley Based Breathing Apparatus Airline unit with an activated EBA.

To successfully complete this training delegates must able to demonstrate: 

The Operation, donning and checks of working duration breathing apparatus.