Selection Criteria

Learners must meet the following requirements to participate:

• Photo ID (driver’s licence, passport, proof of age card).
• Clean‑shaven – no facial hair in the mask seal area (AS/NZS 1715 requirement).
• Physically capable of wearing BA equipment (~15 kg), working in low‑visibility conditions, and performing practical tasks.
• Basic English skills – able to read instructions, follow safety directions, and communicate during practical activities.
• Correct PPE – long pants, long sleeves, enclosed safety footwear.

Course Content

• Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus
• Operate breathing apparatus Conclude operations in accordance with procedures
• Operators may also be required to wear breathing apparatus in emergency situations, however, this is not the prime focus of this unit.

Pre-Course Requirements

Before attending, learners must:

• Complete any pre‑learning provided (if applicable).
• Provide their USI (Unique Student Identifier).
• Complete the LLN section of the enrolment form.
• Notify StaySafe Training if they require additional support or a pre‑course meeting with a trainer.

Course Details

Duration: 4 hour course
Time: 8am - 12pm (unless negotiated otherwise)
Cost: $450.00* per person or $320.00 with CITB funding

Other Fees if Applicable

• Verbal Assessment $ 75.00
• Re-Assessment Fee (only applicable if Learner is required to come back for re-assessment - Contact Office for more details)
• Re-issue of card $ 50.00

Fees must be paid in full before the course date or payment arrangement in place.

Pay For This Course

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available and assessed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must provide sufficient current evidence and may be required to undertake practical demonstration and/or challenge assessment.

Delivery Mode: Face-to-face training and assessment conducted at our approved training facility or client site (where applicable).

Assessment Methods:

• Written knowledge assessment
• Practical demonstration
• Verbal questioning (where applicable)

This course is delivered using a single comprehensive delivery model. All learners, including refresher participants, complete the full assessment requirements.