Purpose
The purpose of this course is to produce a competent Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus (CABA) Operator. At the successful completion of the course the operator will be able to; describe the safe operation, prepare, test, and recommission CABA equipment; wear and monitor a CABA; and implement emergency procedures.
Course Objectives
At the successful completion of the course the trainee will be able to:
- Describe the safe operation of CABA
- Prepare, test and recommission CABA equipment
- Wear and monitor CABA
- Implement emergency procedures.
NZQA Unit Standards
25044 Wear and operate compressed air breathing apparatus (BA) in the workplace
Course Duration
One day
Special Notes
Within a BA environment it is critical that a seal is made between the users face and the mask so on this note we recommend that all trainees are cleanly shaven.
The course requires a level of fitness to demonstrate competency for the skill being trained.less