ICTQual Level 1 Award in Breathing Apparatus Training

This ICTQual AB Level 1 Award provides entry-level training in breathing apparatus use, equipment awareness, safe operating procedures, emergency response, maintenance checks, and regulatory compliance for hazardous workplace environments.

• Awarded by ICTQual AB

• Level 1 entry-level breathing apparatus qualification

• Designed for hazardous and oxygen-deficient environments

• Covers SCBA and supplied air breathing apparatus awareness

• Includes five mandatory study units

• Mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres

The ICTQual Level 1 Award in Breathing Apparatus Training is designed for learners who need essential knowledge and practical understanding of breathing apparatus use in environments where air quality may be compromised. It supports safe working in hazardous atmospheres, toxic gas exposure areas, low-oxygen conditions, confined spaces, emergency response settings, and high-risk industrial operations.

• Provides essential knowledge of breathing apparatus use

• Supports safer working in hazardous or oxygen-deficient atmospheres

• Builds understanding of SCBA and SABA systems

• Develops awareness of equipment components and routine checks

• Introduces emergency procedures for equipment failure and hazardous situations

• Supports progression to higher-level breathing apparatus and rescue training

Learners will develop the essential knowledge and practical awareness required to identify, inspect, operate, and safely use breathing apparatus while following emergency procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Understand the significance of breathing apparatus in ensuring safety in hazardous environments

• Identify different types of breathing apparatus, including self-contained breathing apparatus and supplied air breathing apparatus

• Explain the basic principles and functionalities of breathing apparatus systems

• Identify key components of breathing apparatus, including face masks, air cylinders, regulators, and harnesses

• Demonstrate correct procedures for donning, doffing, activating, and using breathing apparatus

• Understand safety protocols, emergency procedures, and regulatory requirements for breathing apparatus use

This course is suitable for individuals who may work in hazardous environments where respiratory protection is required, including entry-level workers and personnel supporting emergency or high-risk operations.

• Firefighting support personnel

• Chemical processing workers

• Mining and industrial workers

• Confined space entry personnel

• Emergency response support workers

• Learners seeking entry-level breathing apparatus safety training

The course is open to learners from diverse backgrounds and is designed as an entry-level qualification with basic participation requirements for safety-critical training.

• Learners must be at least 16 years old, have basic literacy and numeracy skills, and be able to understand simple spoken and written English instructions

• No formal qualification or prior experience is required, although familiarity with industrial, construction, or confined space environments may be helpful

Assessment for this qualification is conducted through ICTQual AB Approved Training Centres and is designed to evaluate understanding of course material and application of breathing apparatus concepts.

• Mandatory assessment through an Approved Training Centre

• Quizzes consisting of multiple-choice questions

• Assessment of understanding of course content and practical application concepts

• Minimum passing score requirement of 75 percent

Successful learners can progress to higher-level breathing apparatus training and related safety, emergency response, rescue, and occupational health and safety pathways.

• Progress to Level 2 and advanced Breathing Apparatus Training programs

• Move into confined space entry and rescue support roles

• Develop careers in industrial safety and emergency response teams

• Continue professional development in respiratory protection, fire safety, rescue operations, and occupational health and safety pathways