The Breathing Apparatus Operations and Injury Prevention Training is comprised of two units of competency, which are delivered and assessed in sequence to satisfy pre-requisite requirements. PUAFIR210 Prevent injury This unit equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to identify and avoid workplace hazards and risks, maintain personal safety, and report identified issues to supervisors and team members. Designed as an introduction to safe work practices, it is particularly relevant for workplaces where personnel are involved in incidents, prescribed burns, or operational aspects of emergency management. The unit covers identifying workplace hazards and risks, advising others, implementing hazard and risk control procedures, and monitoring their effectiveness to ensure ongoing workplace safety and compliance. PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to select, don, operate, and maintain open-circuit breathing apparatus in hazardous environments. It includes conducting pre-donning checks and tests, correctly donning and checking the apparatus, operating the equipment safely during use, and concluding operations in accordance with workplace procedures and safety protocols. Career Pathways Career opportunities following completion of this training include roles as firefighter recruits, emergency response team members, workplace safety officers, and rescue operations specialists in industries such as fire services, mining, industrial operations, and emergency management. Study Pathways After completing this training, students can progress to higher-level qualifications such as the RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response & Rescue.
