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Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR207
State Code
OAY98
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/04/2020
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
08/04/2020
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to select, don, operate and maintain breathing apparatus equipment in a hazardous atmosphere. It includes conducting pre-donning checks and tests of breathing apparatus; donning and checking of breathing apparatus; operating breathing apparatus and concluding breathing apparatus operations. The unit applies to personnel who work as a member of a team. Work at this level is undertaken under direct supervision and instruction.The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus
  • 1.1 Breathing apparatus is inspected for immediate use, in accordance with the organisational procedures
  • 1.2 Faulty or damaged equipment is reported and recorded, in accordance with the organisational procedures
2 Don and check breathing apparatus
  • 2.1 Breathing apparatus is donned, in accordance with the organisational procedures
  • 2.2 Breathing apparatus is started and checked, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Ancillary equipment required for tasks is selected for use
3 Operate breathing apparatus
  • 3.1 Hazards are identified, monitored and controlled, in accordance with the organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Communication is established and maintained with team members and other appropriate personnel throughout activity
  • 3.3 Response activities are undertaken as a member of a team, demonstrating effective application of breathing apparatus, in accordance with the organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Breathing apparatus control procedures are followed, in accordance with the organisational procedures
  • 3.5 Entrapment procedures are implemented, in accordance with the organisational procedures
  • 3.6 Personal safety is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
4 Conclude operations
  • 4.1 Breathing apparatus set is shut down, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Breathing apparatus set is removed, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.3 Cleaning and maintenance of breathing apparatus is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.4 Equipment is made ready for operational use, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.5 Participating in debriefing sessions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3768 PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit Unit of competency