Fit Test Specialist course
About the course
According to ISO 16975-3, a fit test must be carried out for filtering respiratory protection. Appropriate skills must be acquired in order to carry out a fit test.
This 3-day course teaches the necessary knowledge and develops skills. The three-day course is completed after passing the examination by the SGAF (Swiss Society for Respiratory Protection Fit Test) with the “Fit Test Specialist” certificate.
Course objective
- You have a good basic knowledge of respiratory protection.
- You can support people in the correct use of respiratory masks.
- You recognize poorly fitting respirators.
- You know the methods and monitoring devices for fit testing.
- You can explain the purpose and exercises of Fit Testing.
- You can prepare and carry out the fit test.
- You can troubleshoot should problems occur during fit testing
- You can interpret the results of the fit test.
Contents
- Respiratory protection (basic knowledge, material science)
- Factors for a good tight fit (physiognomy)
- Fit test method
- Application and interpretation of the fit test
Prerequisites
- Completed apprenticeship or corresponding professional experience
- At least 3 years of professional experience
- German spoken and written
Further information
Method:
Presentation, group and individual work, practical exercises
Number of participants:
- max. 6 persons
Cost per participant:
- Course: 2’400.- CHF (incl. documents, excl. VAT)
- Test: Conducted externally by the Swiss Society for Respiratory Protection Fit Test (SGAF)
The costs are to be paid after receipt of the booking confirmation and before the start of the course.
Location:
Quellenstrasse 37, 4310 Rheinfelden
Easy to reach by public transport, Rheinfelden train station is a 5-minute walk away.
You can easily register for the desired course using our form (Course and exam information).