About this Breathing Apparatus Training Course

Working in hazardous or low-oxygen environments? This course provides the essential skills to safely operate and maintain breathing apparatus (BA) in irrespirable atmospheres—such as confined spaces, areas with toxic gases, or oxygen-deficient conditions.

The unit MSMWHS216 – Operate Breathing Apparatus also covers the selection, inspection, use, and servicing of respiratory protective equipment in line with Australian Standards.

This training is ideal for workers in utilities, mining, construction, emergency response, or any role where respiratory protection is required.

Course Outline

Unit covered:

  • MSMWHS216 – Operate Breathing Apparatus

This course includes:

  • Understanding the types and limitations of breathing apparatus

  • Conducting pre-donning checks and equipment testing

  • Donning, operating, and removing breathing apparatus safely

  • Performing tasks in irrespirable environments while wearing BA

  • Cleaning, maintaining, and storing BA post-use

  • Following site-specific procedures for emergency operations

All course participants must be:

  • 18 years or older
  • Able to read, understand, and write English
  • Able to produce and meet the evidence of identity criteria as per SafeWork / Worksafe identification requirements

Protective Personal Equipment – safety boots, high-visibility vests, and hard hats– is mandatory.

If a participant requires a reassessment for a High-Risk Work Licence an additional $250.00 + GST reassessment fee will apply.

Private courses can be arranged at any of our facilities in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland, or for added convenience, we can come to you and deliver the course at your site, provided your site meets training and assessment requirements.

Learning Outcome
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify when and how to use breathing apparatus

  • Conduct equipment checks and safely operate BA in line with procedures

  • Conclude operations and maintain equipment for future use

Certification Outcome
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for:

  • MSMWHS216 – Operate Breathing Apparatus

Location:

Public courses available at our Ingleburn (NSW), Salisbury (QLD), and Melbourne (VIC) facilities.

Course Cost:

VIC Initial – $350, VIC Refresher – $225

Course Availability & Pricing

Please see our public course dates below. If there are no dates available or you would like to arrange a private course at your site or ours, then please select the 'Private courses' button.

Breathing apparatus training exercise

Further Information

What is a confined space?

WHS Regulations state: A 'confined space' means an enclosed or partially enclosed space that:

  • is not designed or intended to be occupied by a person
  • is, or is designed or intended to be, at normal atmospheric pressure while any person is in the space; and
  • is or is likely to be a risk to health and safety from an atmosphere that does not have a safe oxygen level

For more information, follow the link to view the SafeWork NSW Confined Spaces Code of Practice

Important Information

If a participant withdraws from a qualification/unit, with less than seven (7) business days notice prior to commencement, Kallibr Training reserves the right to retain the 30% administration booking fee.

No refund will be provided within two (2) business days prior to commencement. No refund will be permitted after course commencement or if a participant fails to attend on the scheduled commencement date.

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