Respiratory Protection Training - Competent Fit Testing Operator
Course FiTe0019_1
According to ISO 16975-3 a tightness test (Fit Testing) for any filtrating respiratory protection must be performed. In order to perform a Fit Testing, certain skills need to be acquired.
During this 3-day course you will be taught the basics and learn the required skills. After passing successfully the exam, the certificate “Competent Fit Testing operator” will be handed over.
Course objective:
- You know the basics for any respiratory protection.
- You can support individuals with the correct application of breathing masks.
- You can recognize poorly fitting masks.
- You know the methods and the equipment used for Fit Testing.
- You can explain the exercises of Fit Testing and their purposes.
- You can prepare and perform Fit Testing.
- You know the problem-solving techniques to the problems that can arise during Fit Testing and are able to apply them.
- You know how to interpret the results of Fit Testing.
Contents:
- Respiratory protection (basic knowledge, material science)
- Aspects of tightness (Physiognomy)
- Fit Testing method
- Application and Interpretation of Fit Testing
Conditions:
- Completed an apprenticeship, or required work experience
- Minimum of 3 years work experience.
- Knowledge of spoken and written German.
Method:
- Presentation, group and individual work, practical exercises
Dates of Training in German:
| Code | Course | Registration Deadline | Exam |
| FFT5 | 10.-11.03. and 24.03.2021 | 19.02.2021 | 15./15.04.2021 |
| FFT6 | 11.-12.01. und 25.01.2022 | 30.11.2021 | 08./09.02.2022 |
| FFT7 | 01.-02.02. und 23.02.2022 | 05.01.2022 | 09.03.2022 |
| FFT8 | 21.-22.11. und 12.12.2022 | 28.10.2022 | 19.12.2022 |
| FFT9 | 11.-12.01.2023 und 25.01.2023 | 09.12.2022 | 26.01.2023 |
Number of participants: max. 10 persons*
Cost per participant:
- Course: 1'800.- CHF (incl. learning material, excl. VAT)
- Exam: 300.- CHF (excl. VAT)
- The payment must be settled after you receive the course confirmation and before the start of the course.
Place:
- Quellenstrasse 37, 4310 Rheinfelden
- Arrival with public transport is possible, the railway station is 5 minutes far away.
You can apply conveniently by using our form.
* a minimum of 5 people is required for the course to be held.