Breathing Apparatus in the Workplace

Our Breathing Apparatus course is the best in the business.

It is designed for people who work in non-respirable conditions wearing breathing apparatus equipment. It considers the safety of teams working in irrespirable and other hazardous atmospheres.

Our training builds confidence and provides participants with the knowledge and skill to safely use the breathing apparatus equipment while they work.

The course covers:

• The physiology of respiration.
• Different types of apparatus, how these function and safe working procedures.
• How to safely don and operate breathing apparatus in a workplace situation.
• Airline.

The course can be tailored to meet the needs of your workplace.

N.B. This course does not cover use of Breathing Apparatus for firefighting and emergency response.

This course covers NZQA Unit Standard(s)

25044:   Wear and operate compressed air breathing apparatus (CABA) in the workplace

Learner Detail Confirmation: 

All learners are required to have their identity verified prior to attending training.

If a learner is new to Industry Training Works, or their details cannot be confirmed within our database, we may request a copy of valid identification to complete enrolment.

Course Criteria:

This course is physically and mentally demanding, and some medical conditions may prevent participation. A reasonable level of fitness is required. A BA Medical Questionnaire must be completed as part of the booking process. Please note that participants must be clean-shaven.

Participants must meet minimum English language requirements (e.g. NCEA Level 1 or equivalent / IELTS 5.5) If this requirement is not met, a reader/writer must be provided (not another course participant).

Maximum 8

We have processes in place to support all participants throughout their training, helping them achieve certification where applicable.

There is also a free online learning platform, Pathways Awarua, which helps build reading, writing, and maths skills, along with practical work and life skills. This includes support for learning to drive (Road Code), heavy vehicle and forklift licences, health and safety, and understanding personal finance (My Money).

Find out more about Pathways Awarua here.