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Accrete a registered training organsiationBreathing Apparatus and Confined Space Entry

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Course Length: 3 days
Course Times: 8:00am to 4:30pm (7.45am registration on first day)
Cost: $1100 per participant (gst free).
Competencies: MSAPMOHS216A 
MSAPMPER205C
MSAPMPER200C		 Operate Breathing Apparatus
Enter Confined Space
Work in Accordance with an Issued Permit

Confined Space including Breathing ApparatusCourse overview

This 3 day combined course will give participants the knowledge and practical skills to work in confined spaces whilst wearing breathing apparatus. Our purpose built training facilities are used to help simulate real life situations. This course is designed for personnel who are required to enter a confined space as part of their usual routine, and also have responsibility of being a permit holder or stand by person. 

The breathing apparatus portion is designed for personnel who require to use either open circuit (SCBA - Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) or Long Line breathing apparatus. Participants will need to identify which breathing apparatus is best suited to the task being undertaken and advise Accrete of their requirement. Students undertaking this training must conform to AS/NZS 1715:2009 in regards to facial hair. Beards (including goatees) are not permissible. Moustaches will be allowed providing they do not interfere with obtaining a proper inner seal of the orinasal cup in the face piece.  Accretes’ Facilitators will ultimately decide whether a person’s moustache conforms with the AS/NZS 1715:2009 or not and the participant may be asked to trim their moustache.

The Australian/New Zealand Standard 2865:2009 states that personnel be retrained at regular intervals.  Industry best practice requires this training to be reaccredited every 2 years.

Key Topics for Breathing Apparatus

  • Inspection of BA for immediate use                                           
  • Identification, monitoring and control of hazards           
  • Entrapment procedures
  • Maintaining personal safety                                                       
  • Cleaning and maintenance of BA equipment
  • Reporting of faulty or damaged equipment
  • Working in a team environment
  • Establishing & maintaining effective communication

Key Topics for Confined Space Entry

  • Standards and Legislation                                                         
  • Definitions                                                                                 
  • Atmospheric Hazards                                                                                        
  • Record Keeping
  • Respiratory & Personal Protection Equipment
  • Emergency Response
  • Gas Detection Devices
  • Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
  • Emergency Response
  • Simulated Entry and Rescue

Clothing & Footwear

A minimum standard of clothing consisting of long trousers (preferred), short-sleeved shirt and fully enclosed footwear is required. Accrete operates an enclosed shoe site.
Failure to wear the correct clothing or footwear may result in training being refused.

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites associated with this course. However, if there are any medical concerns they must be discussed with Accrete prior to attending the course.

Assessments

Participants are assessed by our qualified facilitators based upon their level of participation in
addition to written assessments and practical observations.

Drug & Alcohol Policy

Alcohol cannot be consumed on Accrete premises. In the opinion of management, if a participant is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, then management shall remove that person from Accrete premises. Notification to the person’s employer may be made if the employer paid for the course.