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Certified SCBA Technician - I

The PIMS Certified SCBA Technician - I course develops foundational practical competence in inspecting, maintaining, testing and safely operating Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus systems.The programme covers...

Training Area HiQual UK
Category Oil & Gas Industry
Learning Flexible
Provider PIMS
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Program Overview

The PIMS Certified SCBA Technician - I course develops foundational practical competence in inspecting, maintaining, testing and safely operating Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus systems.

The programme covers SCBA components, inspection, cleaning, maintenance, troubleshooting, cylinder handling, performance testing and emergency-use procedures.

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What You'll Learn

  1. Introduction to Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
  2. SCBA Applications in Hazardous Environments
  3. SCBA Facepieces and Harness Systems
  4. SCBA Cylinders
  5. Regulators and Alarm Systems
  6. Pre-Use SCBA Inspection
  7. Post-Use Inspection
  8. Periodic Inspection Procedures
  9. SCBA Cleaning and Disinfection
  10. Preventive Maintenance
  11. Basic SCBA Troubleshooting
  12. Corrective Actions
  13. Safe Donning and Doffing
  14. SCBA Performance Testing
  15. Pressure and Functional Checks
  16. SCBA Cylinder Storage and Handling
  17. Cylinder Refilling Awareness
  18. Hydrostatic-Testing Awareness
  19. Low-Air Alarm Response
  20. Emergency SCBA Procedures
  21. Practical SCBA Operation
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Practical Learning Knowledge you can apply

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Who Should Attend?

Who should attend Certified SCBA Technician - I

This PIMS SCBA Technician course is suitable for Firefighters and Emergency Responders, HSE Officers, Industrial Workers in Hazardous Environments, Confined-Space Personnel, SCBA Equipment Support Personnel and Safety Professionals developing respiratory-protection skills.

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Key Benefits

After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:

  • Develop practical SCBA inspection competence
  • Strengthen SCBA maintenance and cleaning skills
  • Improve troubleshooting and performance-testing knowledge
  • Understand safe cylinder handling
  • Improve emergency-use readiness
  • Apply safe donning, doffing and operating procedures
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Certified SCBA Technician - I assessment
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Assessment & Evaluation

  • Assessment Type: Written examination and practical assessment.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and hands-on SCBA inspection/operation exercise.
  • Total Questions: 40 theory questions plus 1 practical assessment.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 1.5 hours written plus 1 day practical.
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