Breathing Apparatus Course

This course is designed to train delegates to a basic level of competence, to allow them to use the breathing apparatus safely and with confidence.

Delegates are given instruction, demonstrations and practical exercises to allow them to provide evidence of competence in checking and wearing breathing apparatus.

The syllabus focuses on:

• Conditions requiring the use of breathing apparatus
• General components
• Operational checks
• Search and rescue techniques
• Use of breathing apparatus control procedures
• Basic wearing exercises

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• Participants must demonstrate the ability to read and write English
• Participants are required to submit a valid form of identification. The following are acceptable forms of identification accepted.
  • National Identification Card
  • International Passport
  • Nigerian Armed Forces identification card
  • A photo Identification card issued in Nigeria by the Federal State, or Local Government, Ministries
  • Departments and Agencies
  • Driver’s License with a photo of the driver issued by FRSC

100% class attendance and full participation in all practical exercises are required for the issuance of the certificate

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This course is designed to cover arrangements for pre-entry and entry into confined spaces.

Delegates are given instruction, demonstrations and practical exercises to allow them to demonstrate competence. 

COURSE CONTENT

• Legislation relating to confined spaces
• Practical exercises
• Rescue equipment and rescue techniques
• The role of the stand-by person
• Entry Attendant, Roles, and Responsibilities
• Hazards and site inspections
• Gas monitoring
• Entry Requirements (before and during entry and work activities)
• Emergency Response

Attendance on this course requires the delegate to be competent in breathing apparatus wearing and procedures. All delegates must complete a medical questionnaire prior to taking the course.

• Participants must demonstrate the ability to read and write English
• Participants are required to submit a valid form of identification. The following are acceptable forms of identification accepted.
  • National Identification Card
  • International Passport
  • Nigerian Armed Forces identification card
  • A photo Identification card issued in Nigeria by the Federal State, or Local Government, Ministries
  • Departments and Agencies
  • Driver’s License with a photo of the driver issued by FRSC

100% class attendance and full participation in all practical exercises are required for the issuance of the certificate

View course calendar to see the next avaliable class