Certified SCBA Technician - I
The Certified SCBA Technician - I course offered by OXQUAL develops foundational practical competence in inspecting, maintaining, testing and safely operating Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus systems. The programme covers SCBA components, cleaning, troubleshooting, cylinder han...
About this qualification
The Certified SCBA Technician - I course offered by OXQUAL develops foundational practical competence in inspecting, maintaining, testing and safely operating Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus systems. The programme covers SCBA components, cleaning, troubleshooting, cylinder handling, performance testing and emergency-use procedures.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- 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
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Firefighters and Emergency Responders
- HSE Officers
- Industrial Workers in Hazardous Environments
- Confined-Space Personnel
- SCBA Equipment Support Personnel
- Safety Professionals developing respiratory-protection skills
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners 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.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- 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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