Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PUAFIR207B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAFIR207B - Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
Description This unit covers the competency required to select, don, operate and maintain breathing apparatus equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to personnel who work as a member of a team. Work at this level is undertaken under direct supervision and instruction.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites PUAFIR215 Prevent injury
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus
  • Breathing apparatus is inspected for immediate use in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • Faulty or damaged equipment is reported and recorded in accordance with the organisation's procedures
       
Element: Don and check breathing apparatus
  • Breathing apparatus is donned in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • Breathing apparatus is started and checked in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Breathing apparatus control procedures are followed in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • Ancillary equipment required for the task is selected for use
       
Element: Operate breathing apparatus
  • Hazards are identified, monitored and controlled in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • Communication is established and maintained with members and other appropriate personnel throughout the activity
  • Activities are undertaken as a member of a team, demonstrating effective application of breathing apparatus in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • Entrapmentprocedures are implemented in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • Personal safety is maintained at all times
       
Element: Conclude operations
  • Breathing apparatus set is closed down in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Breathing apparatus set is removed in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • After use cleaning and maintenance of breathing apparatus is undertaken in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • Equipment is made ready for operational use in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus
  • Breathing apparatus is inspected for immediate use in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • Faulty or damaged equipment is reported and recorded in accordance with the organisation's procedures
       
Element: Don and check breathing apparatus
  • Breathing apparatus is donned in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • Breathing apparatus is started and checked in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Breathing apparatus control procedures are followed in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • Ancillary equipment required for the task is selected for use
       
Element: Operate breathing apparatus
  • Hazards are identified, monitored and controlled in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • Communication is established and maintained with members and other appropriate personnel throughout the activity
  • Activities are undertaken as a member of a team, demonstrating effective application of breathing apparatus in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • Entrapmentprocedures are implemented in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • Personal safety is maintained at all times
       
Element: Conclude operations
  • Breathing apparatus set is closed down in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Breathing apparatus set is removed in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • After use cleaning and maintenance of breathing apparatus is undertaken in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • Equipment is made ready for operational use in accordance with organisational procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

comply with relevant Australian Standards /New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS) such as AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment and AS/NZS 1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices

appropriately conduct pre-donning tests

correctly don breathing apparatus

operate breathing apparatus

move in conditions of reduced visibility

implement breathing apparatus emergency procedures

follow organisational procedures

correctly remove breathing apparatus

return breathing apparatus to operational status

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed on-the-job and/or in a range of simulated environments.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

range of controlled or simulated scenarios

breathing apparatus and associated equipment

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated workor in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

implement emergency procedures

inspect, don, operate, remove, clean and maintain breathing apparatus

return breathing apparatus to operational status

Required Knowledge

characteristics, component parts, operation of compressed air breathing apparatus

operating breathing apparatus

operational testing, standard operating procedures and safe work practices when wearing breathing apparatus

organisational entrapment procedures

personal protective equipment

relevant Australian Standards (AS)

respiratory system, effects of irrespirable atmospheres on the body and how breathing apparatus supports personal protection

types of irrespirable atmospheres (heated, smoke or other suspended particles)

use of procedures, personal lines and tallies

use of the Distress Signal Unit

use of the breathing apparatus control equipment

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Types of breathing apparatus must include:

open circuit

and may also include:

airline equipment

escape sets

Breathing apparatus is inspected must include:

ancillary equipment

cylinder pressure

integrity of air flow system

integrity of components

serviceability of components

Breathing apparatus control procedures must include:

principles of breathing apparatus control

organisational procedures

stage 1 (one entry point)

stage 2 (multiple entry points)

entry/exit control point

entry/exit control officer

timing device

Breathing apparatus control equipment must include:

control boards

breathing apparatus set tallies

entry control officer identification

guideline and branch line tallies

procedures

personal lines

Hazards must include:

disorientation in smoke/darkness or confinement

entrapment

exhaustion of air supply (regular gauge monitoring)

failure to maintain a face seal

fire

malfunction of equipment

manual handling

structural hazards and/or hazardous materials

Communications must include:

distress signal unit

portable radio

and may also include:

communications sets

hand signals

signal lines

Entrapment procedures must include:

activating the distress signal unit

calling for assistance

ceasing all strenuous activity

relocating to safest available place

remaining calm

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Breathing apparatus is inspected for immediate use in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Faulty or damaged equipment is reported and recorded in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Breathing apparatus is donned in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Breathing apparatus is started and checked in accordance with organisational procedures 
Breathing apparatus control procedures are followed in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Ancillary equipment required for the task is selected for use 
Hazards are identified, monitored and controlled in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Communication is established and maintained with members and other appropriate personnel throughout the activity 
Activities are undertaken as a member of a team, demonstrating effective application of breathing apparatus in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Entrapmentprocedures are implemented in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Personal safety is maintained at all times 
Breathing apparatus set is closed down in accordance with organisational procedures 
Breathing apparatus set is removed in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
After use cleaning and maintenance of breathing apparatus is undertaken in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Equipment is made ready for operational use in accordance with organisational procedures 
Breathing apparatus is inspected for immediate use in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Faulty or damaged equipment is reported and recorded in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Breathing apparatus is donned in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Breathing apparatus is started and checked in accordance with organisational procedures 
Breathing apparatus control procedures are followed in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Ancillary equipment required for the task is selected for use 
Hazards are identified, monitored and controlled in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Communication is established and maintained with members and other appropriate personnel throughout the activity 
Activities are undertaken as a member of a team, demonstrating effective application of breathing apparatus in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Entrapmentprocedures are implemented in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Personal safety is maintained at all times 
Breathing apparatus set is closed down in accordance with organisational procedures 
Breathing apparatus set is removed in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
After use cleaning and maintenance of breathing apparatus is undertaken in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Equipment is made ready for operational use in accordance with organisational procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAFIR207B - Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
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PUAFIR207B - Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

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