Level 2 Award in Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) provides essential knowledge and practical awareness for using breathing apparatus in hazardous environments where the atmosphere may be unsaf...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) provides essential knowledge and practical awareness for using breathing apparatus in hazardous environments where the atmosphere may be unsafe for normal respiration.
Participants learn about SCBA components, inspection, donning and doffing, facepiece checks, breathing-air management, equipment emergencies, cleaning and maintenance for applications such as firefighting, confined spaces and hazardous industrial environments.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
- Purpose and Applications of SCBA
- Respiratory Hazards
- Components of SCBA
- Open-Circuit and Closed-Circuit Systems
- SCBA Selection and Suitability
- Pre-Use Inspection
- Post-Use Inspection
- Donning Procedures
- Doffing Procedures
- Facepiece Fit and Seal Checks
- Air-Supply Management
- Low-Air Warning Systems
- SCBA Use in Fire Environments
- SCBA Use in Confined Spaces
- Emergency Procedures
- Equipment Failure and Malfunction Response
- Emergency Evacuation
- Practical SCBA Drills
- Cleaning, Storage and Maintenance
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS SCBA course is suitable for firefighters, emergency responders, confined-space workers, oil and gas personnel, petrochemical and industrial workers, hazardous-material response teams, rescue personnel and HSE professionals.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Understand the purpose and limitations of SCBA
- Recognise respiratory hazards requiring breathing apparatus
- Conduct appropriate pre-use inspections
- Don and remove SCBA correctly
- Manage breathing-air supply more effectively
- Respond to low-air warnings and equipment problems
- Improve emergency preparedness in hazardous atmospheres
- Maintain, clean and store SCBA appropriately
Assessment & Evaluation
- Theory Assessment: Multiple-choice or short-answer questions covering SCBA safety and operation.
- Practical Assessment: Evaluation of SCBA inspection, donning, doffing and emergency-response skills.
- Passing Score: A minimum of 70% is required in both theoretical and practical assessment components.
- Refresher Training: Periodic refresher training may be required according to workplace or programme requirements.
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