Breathing Apparatus Course
Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus
One-day course from $365 + GST
Practical breathing apparatus training
Develop the skills to prepare, wear, monitor and recommission compressed air breathing apparatus (CABA) through practical workplace training.
Our instructors bring emergency services experience into the course, connecting equipment knowledge with realistic tasks and operating procedures.
This one-day operator course is for workers who need to use CABA in their workplace. Contact us to discuss any additional training required for specialist rescue or emergency response roles.
CABA operators course
Duration: One day
Develop the knowledge and practical skills to prepare, wear, monitor and recommission compressed air breathing apparatus in the workplace.
The course covers NZQA Unit Standard 25044 — Wear and operate compressed air breathing apparatus in the workplace.
What you’ll learn
Equipment checks and preparation
Inspect the set and complete pre-use checks.
Identify faults and take appropriate action.
Prepare and test the equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and workplace procedures.
Wearing and monitoring CABA
Fit the harness, don the face mask and check the face seal.
Understand the physical and psychological demands of wearing breathing apparatus.
Monitor air supply and equipment operation during practical tasks.
Emergency procedures
Recognise and respond to equipment warnings and emergency situations.
Practice emergency procedures in a controlled training environment.
Recommissioning after use
Clean and check equipment after use.
Identify and report faults or maintenance needs.
Recommission the set for future use in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and workplace procedures.
This training program is designed for those who require duty-specific knowledge in handling CABA systems. By the end of the training, operators will possess the necessary competencies to ensure their safety and the safety of others while utilising CABA effectively in their workplace.
Practical breathing apparatus training
Put your skills into practice through supervised exercises wearing compressed air breathing apparatus (CABA).
Activities involve physical exertion while wearing the equipment, with a focus on controlled breathing, monitoring your air supply and managing your workload.
Before you attend
Fitness and health
A moderate level of fitness is required to complete the practical activities. Please contact us before booking to discuss any medical condition, injury or other concern that could affect your participation.
What to bring
Bring a change of clothes, as the practical exercises can be physically demanding and cause perspiration.
Facial hair and mask fit
You must be clean-shaven wherever the face mask seals against your skin. Facial hair and stubble in this area can prevent an effective seal. Please contact us before attending if you have any questions about this requirement. It does come stright from WorkSafe’s guidance for “Facial hair and mask fit”.
This course is provided through a contracting arrangement between the primary contract holder, Pacific Coast Technical Institute (PCTI), and it’s sub-contractor, Elite Training Services Limited