This unit standard is for fire and rescue personnel in situations requiring the use of self-contained breathing apparatus (BA) primarily for rescue and limited fire attack.

People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of BA and its effects on the physiology of the human body; wear the BA in actual or practical simulated conditions; manage the BA for safe use and survivability; and shut down and recommission the BA.

This course will contain theory & practical assessments covering the following:

• Compliance with H&S Policy & procedures.
• Construction of a BA system.
• Circumstances leading to wearing a BA system.
• The effects of wearing a BA system.
• Procedures should a BA system fail.
• Entry & search procedures.
• Manage the BA for safe use.
• Shut down and recommission BA.