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...
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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.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
- SCBA Applications in Hazardous Environments
- SCBA Facepieces and Harness Systems
- SCBA Cylinders
- Regulators and Alarm Systems
- Pre-Use SCBA Inspection
- Post-Use Inspection
- Periodic Inspection Procedures
- SCBA Cleaning and Disinfection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Basic SCBA Troubleshooting
- Corrective Actions
- Safe Donning and Doffing
- SCBA Performance Testing
- Pressure and Functional Checks
- SCBA Cylinder Storage and Handling
- Cylinder Refilling Awareness
- Hydrostatic-Testing Awareness
- Low-Air Alarm Response
- Emergency SCBA Procedures
- Practical SCBA Operation
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
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.
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
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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