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:
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MSMWHS216 – Operate Breathing Apparatus
This course includes:
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Understanding the types and limitations of breathing apparatus
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Conducting pre-donning checks and equipment testing
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Donning, operating, and removing breathing apparatus safely
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Performing tasks in irrespirable environments while wearing BA
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Cleaning, maintaining, and storing BA post-use
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Following site-specific procedures for emergency operations
Location:
Public courses available at our Ingleburn (NSW), Salisbury (QLD), and Melbourne (VIC) facilities.
Course Cost:
VIC Initial – $350, VIC Refresher – $225
Course Overview
Qualification:
MSMWHS216 - Operate breathing apparatus
Assessment Type:
Theory and Practical
Prerequisite:
There are no prerequisites for this course
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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.
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
