Unit Standards: 3272
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Description
This course is for workers that need to undertake emergency rescues while wearing Breathing Apparatus (CABA). This includes emergency response groups and on-site firefighting crews required to act prior to additional support arriving. The course considers work in non-respirable environments such as ammonia, wastewater, limited fire attack and other hazardous situations.
Our training builds confidence and provides participants with the knowledge and skill to safely use the equipment.
Participants will:
- Understand Breathing Apparatus (BA) components, safety features, and operating procedures
- Recognise hazardous atmospheres and when BA is required
- Describe the effects of working in BA and how to manage them
- Safely operate, test, and recommission BA equipment
- Carry out entry control, search procedures, and maintain communication while wearing BA
- Monitor air supply and respond to emergencies or equipment failure
- Identify hazards and manage risk in BA environments
- Clean, shut down, and complete required BA documentation and checks
We can tailor a course to meet the needs and requirements of your workplace.
This course covers use of CABA for limited fire attack.
This course covers NZQA Unit Standard(s)
3272: Wear and operate breathing apparatus in general emergencies
Attendees
Maximum 8
Entry Criteria
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).
Literacy & Numeracy Support
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.
