Breathing Apparatus Refresher
Breathing Apparatus Refresher in the Workplace
Course Overview
Make sure you and your team’s skills are up to date with that latest industry standards for using breathing apparatus equipment in the workplace
This course is for workers who have previously completed NZQA training in operating breathing apparatus and are required to refresh their skills and knowledge.
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.
The course can be tailored to meet the needs of your workplace.
We can also provide a monthly training and exercise plan for ongoing training.
N.B. This course does not cover use of Breathing Apparatus for firefighting and emergency response.
REFRESHING NZQA Units
Refreshing the unit standard (s) already held:
25044: Wear and operate compressed air breathing apparatus (BA) in the workplace
DURATION
Four hours
PRICE
Scheduled course: $280.00 + gst per person
Group: $1,600 + gst
OUR TRAINING SITES
To book a course at our training sites in Kinleith or Kawerau use the online booking tool below, email us or call us on 0800 ITW 5669 (0800 489 5669).
TRAINING AT YOUR PLACE
To run this course at your workplace please email us or call us on 0800 ITW 5669 (0800 489 5669).
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ATTENDEE NUMBERS
Maximum of 8
ENTRY CRITERIA
Must hold NZQA 25044.
All course participants must be clean shaven. This is a standard to ensure there is a seal between the user’s face and the BA mask.
All participants must complete a declaration of fitness prior to attending. We will provide course nominees with a pre-course questionnaire for this purpose. Where there is concern for a participant’s health and safety, we may request a full medical assessment.
BREATHING APPARATUS COURSES
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Breathing Apparatus in the Workplace Refresher | Industry Training Works Centre - Kinleith |
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Breathing Apparatus in the Workplace Refresher | Industry Training Works Centre - Kawerau |
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Breathing Apparatus in the Workplace | Industry Training Works Centre - Kawerau |
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Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are accepted via phone or email only. Registrations not cancelled by 10 am, two days prior to the course will require payment. However, substitutions are welcome.