- MSAPMOHS216A - Operate breathing apparatus
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSAPMOHS216A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate breathing apparatus
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSAPMOHS216A - Operate breathing apparatus |
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Description | This unit covers competence associated with the operation and maintenance of breathing apparatus equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | Application of this unitThis competency applies to operators who are required to wear breathing apparatus for part of their job - because they are working in a confined space, with hazardous gases/vapours, in an anoxic atmosphere or for other applications requiring the wearing of breathing apparatus. They may also be required to wear it in emergency situations, however this is not the prime focus of this unit, and so makes this unit different from PUAFIR207A Operate breathing apparatus open circuit, as it has no prerequisite and is much broader in its application. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | PrerequisitesThis unit has no prerequisites. | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus. |
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Element: Operate breathing apparatus. |
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Element: Conclude operations. |
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Evidence Required
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, required skills and knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment. Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the competency as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Assessment will occur using industrial breathing apparatus and will be undertaken in a work-like environment.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In accordance with AS/NZ 17151716, it is essential that competence is demonstrated in the ability to:
appropriately conduct pre-donning tests
correctly don breathing apparatus
operate breathing apparatus
move in conditions of reduced visibility
use breathing apparatus in emergency procedures
follow organisation procedures
correctly remove breathing apparatus
return breathing apparatus to operational status.
Assessment method and context
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
by using an appropriate, industrial breathing apparatus and scenarios
in a situation allowing the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems
by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
through a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to breathing apparatus and associated equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Underpinning knowledge:
respiratory system, effects of irrespirable atmospheres on the body, protective equipment
characteristics, component parts, operation of compressed air breathing apparatus
operational testing, standard operating procedures and safe work practices when wearing breathing apparatus
operating breathing apparatus
use of procedures, personal lines and tallies
pre-use tests and checks, including serviceability of components, integrity of components, cylinder pressure, integrity of air flow system, ancillary equipment.
breathing apparatus control, including principles of BA Control, organisation procedures, Stage 1 (one entry point), Stage 2 (multiple entry points), entry/exit control point, entry/exit control officer, timing device
entrapment procedures, including cease all strenuous activity, activate the distress signal unit, remain calm, relocate to safest available place, call for assistance
communications, including distress signal unit, portable radio, communications sets, signal lines, hand signals.
Underpinning skills:
Inspecting, donning, operating in, removal, cleaning, maintaining and returning to operational status of breathing apparatus.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
This unit requires the ability to interpret any permits or other documentation associated with the wearing of breathing apparatus for the job.
Writing is required to the level of completing required workplace reports.
Numeracy is required to enable the determination of the available working time from a breathing apparatus set and similar activities.
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to anyone required to wear breathing apparatus as part of their job.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of breathing apparatus, including:
open circuit
airline equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
fire
failure to maintain a face seal
exhaustion of air supply
malfunction of equipment
disorientation in smoke/darkness or confinement
structural hazards and/or hazardous materials
entrapment.
Problems
'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'.
Variables
Key variables to be monitored for an irrespirable atmospheres include
heated atmospheres
asphyxiating atmosphere (oxygen deficient)
(non-skin absorption) toxic or poisonous atmosphere
smoke or suspended particles/fibres in atmosphere.
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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Inspect breathing apparatus for immediate use in accordance with procedures. | |||
Report/record faulty or damaged equipment in accordance with procedures. | |||
Identify, monitor and control hazards in accordance with the procedures. | |||
Establish and maintain communication with appropriate personnel throughout the activity. | |||
Demonstrate effective application of breathing apparatus, undertaking activities as a member of a team, in accordance with procedures. | |||
Implement entrapment procedures in accordance with procedures. | |||
Maintain personal safety at all times. | |||
Close down breathing apparatus set in accordance with procedures. | |||
Remove breathing apparatus set in accordance with procedures. | |||
Undertake after-use cleaning and maintenance of breathing apparatus in accordance with procedures. | |||
Make equipment ready for operational use in accordance with procedures. |
Forms
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