BREATHING APPARATUS INSTRUCTOR
Course Philosophy
This course is designed to increase the skills, knowledge and methods of instruction
of delegates to a level from which they can competently deliver training to other
watch members. Both the practical and theoretical aspects of Breathing Apparatus
(BA) will be covered.
Course Aim
On completion of the training, delegates will have gained the necessary skills and
knowledge to be able to plan and prepare BA exercises and be able to deliver
lectures on all aspects of Breathing Apparatus equipment and procedures.
Course Objectives
On completion of the course, the delegates will have developed a practical and
theoretical understanding of:
Practical Sessions
Theoretical Sessions
Observation exercises
Syndicate exercise – Obscured vision
defects
Syndicate exercise – Live fire conditions
Instructional technique
Briefing and de-briefing
Wearing ability
Monitoring BA crews/Crew safety
procedures
Exercise planning and risk assessment
Set description
BA malfunctions and
Exercise planning
Observers and Safety
Officers
Heat and humidity
Guideline procedures
Confined space
Entry control
procedures
Risk assessment
Working in smoke and
darkness
Fire behaviour
BA procedures
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course and having satisfied the aims and objectives, each
delegate will have developed further skills, increased their knowledge, and collated
sufficient information to enable them to undertake the role of a BA Instructor.
Assessment Objectives
The assessment process is designed to ensure the delegates provide an
understanding and application of the relevant theoretical and practical knowledge as
detailed within the subject objectives. There are two main objectives applied to the
assessment methodology. Firstly, it enables the delegates to demonstrate their
level of competence in the subject areas covered. Secondly, this demonstration
validates the course content and methods of instruction.
Assessment Design
Assessment will take the form of both subjective and objective written examination,
based upon course objectives. The course also incorporates practical assessments
which will assess the delegate’s ability to prepare and deliver a presentation of 15
minutes duration on a Breathing Apparatus related subject. In addition delegates will
be assessed on their ability to create, plan and conduct safe and meaningful
breathing apparatus exercises including live fire training sessions. Delegates will
receive both theoretical and practical results, with these results being collated to
provide an overall grade.
Tutor System
A tutoring system will be in use during this course, involving both group and
individual tutorial periods. The aim of the tutoring system is to provide (or arrange)
feedback, guidance and support for the students during their time at Barmston Mere
Training Centre.
Course Criteria
The course has been designed to qualify the delegates, who are already breathing
apparatus wearers, to breathing apparatus instructor level.
The course is both theoretically and practically orientated, delegates must be
capable of preparing and delivering lectures as well as practically demonstrating BA
wearing competence in hot fire-fighting situations.
Delegates attending the course should be physically fit. It is advisable that they
should contact their doctor or occupational health department for a physical checkup, as this is a physically and mentally demanding course.
Duration
10 days
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