Breathing Apparatus Course
Duration
1 Day
Times
7:45am to 2:00pm
Price
$400.00 GST exempt
Course Overview
This 6 Hour Breathing Apparatus Course is perfect for anyone who needs to be certified to select, inspect, fit and use breathing apparatus.
Incorrect use of breathing apparatus, or using breathing apparatus in unsuitable environments, can lead to serious injury or death. Our expert Trainers will guide you through the in’s and out’s of breathing apparatus use to make sure you and your workmates are oparating to the highest levels of safety.
What Unit of Competency is covered during the Breathing Apparatus Course?
Our Breathing Apparatus Course covers the following Unit of Competency:
Who can enrol into our Breathing Apparatus Course?
To be eligible to enrol into our Breathing Apparatus Course, you must:
- Be a minimum 18 years of age
- Have a valid USI (you can create one for free or look yours up at www.usi.gov.au)
- Be clean shaven so as to achieve a tight facial seal
Experience working around confined spaces is preferred, but not essential.
It’s important that you’re able to speak English clearly and be able to understand and complete worksite documentation relevant to breathing apparatus use. Additionally, many of our courses involve practical tasks which require the physical capability to operate machinery, climb ladders, handle tools, perform manual handling and move within confined, elevated or awkward spaces. If you would like to discuss, please contact WAM Training by calling 1800 143 343.
Breathing Apparatus Course Registration
To register for the Breathing Apparatus Course, simply follow these steps:
Step 1
Choose your preferred course date.
Step 2
Fill in your details and complete the payment process.
Step 3
Check your inbox for your booking confirmation email.
Course Dates
There’s plenty of flexibility when it comes to booking a course with WAM Training. Choose from one of the options below, or enquire about having a private course conducted on your site. And don’t forget – Credit Account Holders can use their promo codes to save 10% when booking online!
The Breathing Apparatus Courses listed below are delivered at 56 Dohertys Road, Laverton North, VIC 3026.
Upcoming Workshops
| Course Dates | Time | Available Spaces | Cost | Individual Bookings | Business Bookings |
| 24 July 2025 | 07:45 am - 02:00 pm | 6 | $400.00 | ||
| 7 August 2025 | 07:45 am - 02:00 pm | 3 | $400.00 | ||
| 13 October 2025 | 07:45 am - 02:00 pm | 5 | $400.00 | ||
| 27 October 2025 | 07:45 am - 02:00 pm | 8 | $400.00 | ||
| 10 November 2025 | 07:45 am - 02:00 pm | 8 | $400.00 | ||
| 24 November 2025 | 07:45 am - 02:00 pm | 8 | $400.00 | ||
| 8 December 2025 | 07:45 am - 02:00 pm | 8 | $400.00 |
Course Details
What subjects are covered in our Breathing Apparatus Course?
Our Breathing Apparatus Course covers essential topics such as:
- Breathing apparatus suitability
- Selection and inspection of breathing apparatus
- Remaining air calculations
- Fitting and use of breathing apparatus
Keep reading to find out more!
Breathing Apparatus Course structure
Throughout this course, our expert Trainers will guide you through both theoretical and practical training to help you build the knowledge and hands-on skills required for the workplace. You’ll also complete both theoretical and practical assessments to demonstrate your competence.
Language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills requirements
Trainees must be able to speak English clearly, understand and complete worksite documentation and explain and describe issues relating to breathing apparatus use.
Our expert Trainers will guide and support you throughout the learning process. However, please note that the formal assessments are closed-book.
To give you an idea of the language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills required, here are five example questions similar in complexity to what you’ll encounter during the course:
- Explain why breathing apparatus should be inspected before use and what should be done if damage is found
- List two types of communication that can be used between an entrant and a Breathing Apparatus Control Officer (BACO)
- List three potential consequences of breathing in air that contains low oxygen or toxic gases
- Calculate the working duration of a breathing apparatus cylinder with a size of 6L, a pressure of 200 Bar, and a consumption rate of 40L/min. Show your workings
- Describe the steps you would take after removing your breathing apparatus at the end of the task
If you’re not sure whether your Language, Literacy, Numeracy or Digital Literacy skills are suitable for this course, please contact WAM Training by calling 1800 143 343 so that we can provide you with a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment to help determine your readiness.
Is additional support available?
WAM Training has the following support services available to help you succeed in your training:
- A team of Training Support Officers to guide you through enrolment and your training journey
- Access to our Training Manager, who can help schedule further training if needed
- Additional classroom-based training sessions at no extra cost
- One-on-one training available (additional fees may apply)
- Accessible facilities, including a disabled toilet and on-site parking
If you require additional support with language, literacy, numeracy or digital skills, we can refer you to both informal and formal learning options to help you prepare for your course.
We can also provide information about external support services that specialise in mental health, crisis assistance and wellbeing.
If you feel like you might need some extra support, please call WAM Training on 1800 143 343 for a chat about how we can support you.
How many other Trainees might be at my Breathing Apparatus Course?
WAM Training’s Breathing Apparatus Course has a maximum group size of 8. We are passionate about keeping our class sizes small so that you and your team receive the dedicated attention required for a successful outcome.
Breathing Apparatus Course locations
We run our Breathing Apparatus Course regularly at our Laverton North Training Facility (56 Dohertys Road, Laverton North). Additionally, we can deliver this course for your team privately at your site (Just head on over and complete our Onsite Course Enquiry Form).
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Recently completed both my Dogging course with Trainer Stan and most recently my EWP with Trainer Dave at WAM Training. Had a very well thought out training structure aswell as knowledgeable trainers for both subjects. Strongly recommend WAM training for all your High risk and other certificates.
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01:36 20 Feb 25
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00:38 05 Feb 25
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01:24 24 Jan 25
Completed the Dogman course with Stan and Tyrone earlier this month. Amazingly well instructed and very happy with the skills I acquired. Incredibly attentive to the participants who put in the time and effort to ensure a successful course. Highly recommended!
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22:42 23 Jan 25
Completed a course this week with Danny Chapman as the instructor, his sense of humour made the day go quickly and his knowledge and friendly approach to learning made the course easy to understand.
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20:37 15 Jan 25
I recently completed my First Aid and CPR training with WAM Training, and I can confidently say it was a fantastic experience. Our instructor, Stone, was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and engaging throughout the course.Stone’s teaching style stood out; he explained complex concepts clearly and ensured that everyone in the group understood the material before moving on. He encouraged questions and shared real-life examples, which made the training practical and easy to relate to.The hands on practice sessions were well structured, with plenty of opportunities to refine our techniques under Stone’s guidance. His feedback was constructive and helpful, making me feel confident in my ability to apply these skills in real-life situations.The training facility itself was clean, well-equipped, and organized, providing a comfortable learning environment.Overall, I highly recommend WAM Training for anyone looking to complete their First Aid and CPR certification. With an instructor like Stone, you’re guaranteed to leave feeling confident and well-prepared.Micha
Michael Lewis
23:18 19 Dec 24
Lindsay provided exceptional training on safe gantry crane operating practices. His explanations were clear and thorough, demonstrating his extensive knowledge. I highly recommend WAM for their excellent training services.
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04:19 25 Nov 24
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02:24 16 Nov 24
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Mark Collins
02:19 08 Nov 24
had lindsay and steve on 2 seperate days, both absolutely grouse and went over the top to give me a hand with anything. made sure i was always safe and i learnt heaps. definitely the go to place if you need any training 😀👍
the boogie man
08:17 25 Sep 24
Bloody awesome place for training, was my first doing training there and it’s a fantastic place, done my EWP ticket, it was fun. Great staff highly recommend it. Have 2 more days to go doing to different training.
Poppie Tristan
09:35 12 Sep 24
I would just like to give a call out to our trainer yesterday, Stone.He presented a fantastic first aid class which was very informative, and we all took a great deal of knowledge away from this course.Many thanks again Stone.
Debbie Drummond
01:59 11 Sep 24
I really enjoyed the Test and Tag course. My teacher (Danny Chapman) was very supportive and helpful. He made sure that I understood what was needed to successfully complete the training.I will implement the knowledge that I learned into practical when working with Electrical connected equipments.Thank you!
Binod Shrestha
22:27 06 Sep 24
Anyone looking to do forklift training or ewpa training Lindsay from wam is the man to go to very understanding , straight towards test. Very good learning processes and refresher.
Alazay Cassidy
08:12 28 Aug 24
Hey, I was at wam training around couple weeks ago and I saw WAM Advertising at a Melbourne STORM game and that's what made me book the course with WAM training, they were amazing and straight forward and I’ve recommended few people to go with WAM training, the staff were lovely and they were patient and understanding, if I could start again I would through WAM best experience ever and I got my forklift licence through them and price was worth it 🤩 couldn’t done it without WAM TRAINING, thank you all for amazing experience and thank you to the staffs and Lindsay were amazing teacher I ever had as I’m profoundly deaf and he took his time to explain and face to face with me, thank you once again for the most amazing journey (2 day course was straight forward)Kind regardsRyan Jaeger
Ryan Jaeger
06:16 03 Aug 24
Done HSR course. Absolutely fabulous experience. STEVE the Instuctor has provided all information, presented all facts, scenario based experience and roll play. All those info what you need for a course.Good house keeping at place. Trainee were provided tea, coffee and food as well.My course has provided last day lunch, too.I will definitely recommend this place to others. I have also infomed my work that how tremendous experience i had.Good on you guys.
sunny shah
01:13 28 Jun 24
This is a proper course. No doing the assessment copying answers from your book. In saying that the way Lindsay explains everything and gives you tips on how to operate a forklift especially for me the first time on a forklift you have nothing to fear. Doing the pracs & test with Gary: he puts you at ease and explains everything well so you are not under pressure while doing them.
Kev & Mich
21:40 13 Jun 24
Just did the doggers course. Stan, Tyrone, Steve and Dave. The best bunch of trainers. Very good at their roles in teaching you something that isn't easy in only 5days. 5 stars. Well done WAM.
Ken
05:12 07 Jun 24
Tyrone, Stan and Steve were absolutely amazing to be tutored by they are very clear and explain everything srsly good, I am really happy and enjoyed my week doing my dogmans course will HIGHLY recommend to everyoneThanks again to my trainers and WAM
Amtej Singh
22:32 30 May 24
Great training centre that has helped me a lot and have been able to secure work with the tickets I've gotten here.Did the Dogman course here too, can state that learned a lot of both practical and theory and feel confident in my abilitiesStan and Tyrone also took time out for me to do 1 on 1 practical training which helped me a lot
Jacob Ellis
06:58 14 May 24
I had a great experience learning at WAM. This is my fourth time here....for different courses. Lindsay (a big time NSW blues supporter) was very thorough in the way he taught the boom lift course.
Harrison page
02:51 23 Apr 24
Just completed my forklift course and loved the experience. Paul was a fantastic and patient instructor. Highly recommend him
Adam Huston
03:18 12 Apr 24
My husband and I both had Gary as a trainer for our Forklift course - he was super knowledgeable, friendly and patient. He even went the extra mile to give me additional time practicing to ensure I felt confident to complete my exam. We will definitely be back :)
Jessica Rigon
03:57 13 Mar 24
Just completed overhead crane course with Linsday. Great instructor, very knowledgeable, and very helpful. Definitely coming back for more tickets
Kire P
00:34 12 Mar 24
Great facilities that replicate real-life settings, friendly and passionate staff that care about providing the highest quality training to all participants and easy booking process. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to ensure their employees are equipped with the best theoretical and practical knowledge
David Grant
05:06 01 Mar 24
Just Completed my Forklift license with Lindsay a great trainer very professional had a lot of fun. And lots of Laughs he is very easy to talk to and l didn’t feel out of place asking for help. Very well setup facility ???? Great team Thanks again Lindsay ????
Trevor Rawson
10:42 21 Feb 24
I completed first aid with Stone, test and tag with Danny, work safely at Heights with Steve, telehandler and yellow card with Paul. All were excellent trainers. Was a pleasure to learn with you. Can't wait to do more!
Daniel Gruber
10:52 15 Jan 24
Good experience getting forklift license, Lindsay was great as always.
Ben Nicholl
01:19 09 Jan 24
I completed first aid with Stone and test and tag with Danny. Both were excellent trainers.
Daniel Gruber
00:18 08 Jan 24
Had a safety hsr course with steve .... best tarining centre . Steve our instructor had the good knowledge of what he was teaching ..... excellent
Sunny kabir Chandi
01:16 17 Nov 23
Did my telehandler ticket here, course was well designed, teacher was great!
Angelo Alexopoulos
04:48 15 Sep 23
We had Stone as our Trainer, I have been attending these first aid courses for a very long time. Stone would have to be the best Trainer I have come across, it was fun, interactive and not death by power point. The way he presented made you think it through rather than just visually looking at something.Well done to Stone you are a credit to WAM Training
Dean Etherton
00:23 18 Aug 23
At the WAM TRAINING having a amazing teacher Robbie who was very knowledgeable of the electrical spotter course....I would come back and if I do come back I want Robbie as my teacher. ????????and also awesome facilities
Edin Dzerahovic
10:32 05 Jul 23
Great courses with great instructors. I just completed 2 courses and were awesome.
Evan Kourouklis
04:55 19 May 23
Fantastic training, highly recommended. Kept the sessions really fun and interactive. Well done and keep it up.
Matt Vaughan
03:28 21 Mar 23
I have just completed my forklift license course and I am so happy with the training I received. My trainer Steve was brilliant, he was thorough and took the time to ensure all of us passed our assessment. Even when WorkSafe showed up unannounced to do their inspections, they walked out looking very pleased indeed! An exemplary training facility with high standards regarding health and safety. Friendly reception, plentiful parking, modern machinery and equipment. Will absolutely be visiting again for future courses and will be recommending to all. Thank you Steve and Lindsay, you are both exceptional at your job!
Despina Koulouridi
02:46 15 Feb 23
always like doing my first aid coarse even better with great trainers with life experiences learn something new every time keep up the good work
Paul Hicks
02:17 09 Jan 23
A very comprehensive and relevant training in first aid. Our group had an excellent and extremely knowledgeable trainer who provided good demonstrations, explanations and examples. Everyone should undertake this training.
PAMELA HORTON
00:43 11 Oct 22
I did my training here with Steve. Hes straight to the point. The staff and trainners were helpful and polite i recommend this place. 5 stars
P Narsai
21:32 13 Sep 22
Such a good day doing the test and tag course so much to learn about it. Good structure throughout the course covers all the basics. Staff are amazing and very helpful can’t recommend them enough.
James Martinovic
10:30 05 Sep 22
Excellent facilities. Dave was an awesome trainer for the electrical spotters course. Would highly recommend.
Dean Barber
05:15 05 Sep 22
Great Instructors, they really take the time to ensure you understand everything that’s being taught. I have done my First Aid, EWP, and Forklift training here and they have been nothing short of amazing. Come to WAM for all of your training needs!
LxndxnAve
21:38 31 Aug 22
Great day learnt a lot well presented and very good subject matter. Well done Stone
Garry Sturrock
06:43 31 Aug 22
I did the electrical spotters course. Staff were very friendly, awesome place. They even have a thing where you can order lunch from a QR code and get it delivered to your table. My assessor was great. Would recommend it to anyone looking at booking some training.
Ronnie Sela
05:19 31 Aug 22
Knowledgeable staff, making learning Fun and Interesting. Clean learning staff and easy to find/ park
Harleigh Leary
23:37 30 Aug 22
WAM training is a great training facility. A big thank you Stone the first aid trainer. Highly recommend
Adam Kapitan
05:22 29 Aug 22
My trainer, was very thorough and engaging with his delivery of the training. He spoke very clearly and made sure everyone understood what was being taught.
Steve M
04:50 26 Aug 22
Great facility and trainers! Excellent course. Highly recommend.
Scott
04:15 26 Aug 22
It was good learning and the Trainer Mr.Lindsay was great it what he was doing the best. Would recommend
Nandhagopal T
03:56 25 Aug 22
One if the most interactive and fun learning I have done in a awhile, big thanks to the trainer Robbie for making the training fun and applicable.
Simon Park
03:22 25 Aug 22
Did the dogman course, Steve the instructor was great to learn from.Great place to learn and get tickets from.
Letrelle
02:49 25 Aug 22
Very friendly welcoming enviroment,staff and teachers are excellent, facilities are very well maintained ,equipment is great. I highly recommend wam for your licence training
Leeroy Jenkins
02:08 25 Aug 22
Highly recommend for who looking for telehandler licence. Great teacher Lindsay, he spend extra time for me to explanation all knowledge to pass assessment. Thanks a lot 👍
Fray Cortes
11:47 27 Jun 22
Great training course. Steve was extremely knowledgeable and I learned heaps!
Daniel
05:21 22 Jun 22
Very thorough, easy to understand. Lindsay made it quite an enjoyable experience.Next…Now i’ve just completed my Working Safely At Heights course with the trainer Robbie.What an absolute gun. Explains everything so well, thorough and answered all of my many questions. He even stayed back and gave me the time for other queries I had. Very knowledgeable, very professional, easy to understand and very approachable.
Simon Velloff
05:52 27 May 22
Well organised training with well maintained equipment and experienced faculty. Immaculate facilities and ample on-site parking.Quick response to queries and documentation provided promptly.
Satish Chitta
04:50 10 May 22
Great training centre, easy to understand, assessments have you thinking, and when you pass, you know you have the required knowledge.
Dan Kelly
21:46 06 May 22
Having recently completed courses at two other training centres , i can honestly say the training offered at WAM was far superior and that I left feeling like I had learnt something, not just Obtained another ticket
Matthew Robinson
07:12 01 Apr 22
I had undergone the Confined space training and it was a very good experience. There is definitely something new to learn with WAM training and the trainers are very much focussed into making us trainees fully aware of the subject. I would highly recommend WAM training to anyone interested. Definitely coming back.
ANOOP KUMAR
19:44 10 Mar 22
Excellent training provider delivered in a professional manner with relevant examples of why and how proper training will directly help you in the field .Also booking into any of their courses is seemlessly done online .Highly recommend
Rick Sexton
08:54 09 Feb 22
I got my fork lift licence through wam training. The fella running the class Lindsey is up there with some of the funniest people I have met. His course coverage was in depth and thorough. He is straight to the point and informative. It's worth getting your licence just to here the blokes banter. If this guy wasn't teaching people how to drive forks he could probably do stand up. Thanks and take care big fella.
slws14
05:04 03 Feb 22
Just completed a 2 day course with WAM. The facilities are great, clean and ample for the training on offer. My instructor Danny was knowledgeable and friendly. Can’t fault at all…
Jay Mc
02:15 14 Dec 21
Overall experience was great, lots of information but explained in an easy to understand manner. Very thorough and feel I now have the required knowledge and skill to do the job. Thanks to Lindsay great work 👍
Clive Jones
09:42 26 Oct 21
Great experience! Lindsay great teacher.
vishal sagar
02:19 22 Oct 21
Best training Centre. Recently did my first aid course here. Very knowledgeable instructor, brand new set up. Staff are friendly and ample car parking available. Training facility is modern, have a small Cafe for snacks and vending machine.
Ripudaman Singh
02:05 21 Oct 21
Robbie was really easy to work with and explained everything amazingly and made sure everyone was understanding what we were learning. I would 100% come back if I were to do another course and recommend WAM Training to my friends. The staff were also really helpful
parsa mardani
03:27 15 Oct 21
Forklift training course was extremely informative and well presented. Instructor Lindsay was able to deliver all the information, both practical and theory, in a way that was easy to understand. Left feeling completely competent and would come back again!
liam Bournaris
00:37 07 Oct 21
Staff from entry to your exits, they treat people with respect, free fruits basket to grab, men and women alike, were professionals and polite. The trainers were clear and helpful, tries to make course less boring (though the materials were still boring, but hey, it's in our DNA). Brings in lunch orders by staff, seen female students doing the courses which was cool and not one-sided. All in all, I got two tickets from them and the staffs were not simply there for a paycheck. For the employers, your workers, if they have ears and half of a brain of a 10 year old with a calculator, they can pass.
Butler
05:38 23 Sep 21
I paid for and completed my level II first aid course basic life support and CPR for the incredible price of $97.50 and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Great value great customer satisfaction and I had a brilliant instructor named Stone. He was easy going patient and his knowledge & professionalism were outstanding. I would highly recommend WAM training to anyone.
Gavin John
04:16 29 Aug 21
I have just completed the forklift licence at WAM with Lindsay as our trainer. He was hilarious, keeping the course fun and enjoyable throughout so it wasn’t boring, while teaching and explaining the course content well which made it easy to pass all 3 assessments. Would definitely recommend WAM for all your training needs.
trent ayres
09:16 07 Jul 21
All goodLooked after us all wellGreat content , great pace and top trainer !Lyndsey was informative, professional and made the course enjoyable, no death by PowerPoint here just a great balance of practical and theory.Highly recommendThank youJohn
John Dutton
03:36 25 Jun 21
The trainer Lindsay was friendly, knowledgeable and a great teacher. I had no experience with forklifts but I left feeling confident and supported that I can use it as part of my job. Highly recommend this trainer to anyone who needs it.
James Purkis
02:53 11 Jun 21
The WAM training facility is a new facility with large, clean training rooms and good facilities.The instructor for the First Aid Course (Paul) was extremely knowledgeable and happy to elaborate on topics if the need arose.Very happy with the course and would definitely recommend.
Ray Natoli
04:51 13 Apr 21
Excellent training facility with great staff and equipment. The classrooms and site in general is modern. The training was excellent as was the practice on the forklift. Location is good as well. Lindsay from WAM is very professional and a good teacher and would definitely recommend getting your forklift licence with him. Good for large companies and individuals
Eren Koldas
01:31 09 Apr 21
Best training Centre. Recently did my first aid course here. Very knowledgeable instructor, brand new set up. Staff are friendly and ample car parking available. Training facility is modern, have a small Cafe for snacks and vending machine. Glad that I attended the course under the guidance of David. Happy to recommend it to others as well.
Satish Kumar
04:15 08 Jan 21
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between each of the Confined Space Courses?
WAM Training offers four courses relevant to confined space entry, so that you can choose the right course to suit your workplace:
- Basic Confined Space Entry Course – Covering the basics of confined space entry and meeting the requirements for individuals needing to work in confined spaces, this course is condensed into one day because the group size is limited to 6.
- Advanced Confined Space Entry Course – This course delves deeper into each of the confined space subjects and the Units of Competency issued to successful applicants meet the requirements of many Water Boards.
- Confined Space Refresher Course – This course is for individuals who have already completed nationally recognised confined space entry in the past, and are looking to refresh their skills to maintain training compliance with Australian Standard AS2865 Confined spaces.
- Breathing Apparatus Course – This course is dedicated entirely to training how to select, inspect and use breathing apparatus in a range of situations, including confined spaces.
If you’re not sure about what course best suits your needs, please contact us here or call 1800 143 343.
How often does Breathing Apparatus Training need to be redone?
Most businesses that work with WAM Training have their staff recomplete their Breathing Apparatus Course every 1-2 years.
If using breathing apparaus in confined spaces, it is important to know that Australian Standard AS2865 Confined spaces states that Persons shall be reassessed at appropriate intervals to ensure their ongoing competency to perform activities relevant to their entry and work associated with confined spaces.
Essentially, that means that retraining should be something which is planned for at an interval which takes into account the risk associated with the tasks being undertaken.
Ultimately, it is up to the employer to set a policy on how often they will retrain their staff in the use of breathing apparatus.
What is the cost of WAM Training's Breathing Apparatus Course?
Our Breathing Apparatus Course fee is $400 (GST Exempt) per person.
What type of certification is issued after completing a Breathing Apparatus Course?
Upon successful completion of our Breathing Apparatus Course, Trainees will be issued with a Statement of Attainment validating their skills and knowledge.
How long is the Breathing Apparatus Course?
WAM Training’s Breathing Apparatus Course takes around 6 hours, from 7:45am to 2:00pm. As soon as you make your booking, you’ll receive our Breathing Apparatus Course Handbook which we recommend you study before attending.
Does anyone ever fail the Breathing Apparatus Course?
More often than not, when someone fails WAM Training’s Breathing Apparatus Course, it’s due to not paying attention. Our highly experienced Trainers have worked with hundreds, if not thousands of Trainees to help them become competent in the use of breathing apparatus. But at the end of the day, it’s up to you to pay attention and participate during your Breathing Apparatus Course.
