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 |
| FFT10 | 15.-16.03. and 29.03.2023 | 13.02.2023 | 30.03.2023 |
| FFT11 | 21.-22.06. und 28.06.2023 | 24.05.2023 | 29.06.2023 |
| FFT12 | 20.-21.09. und 04.10.2023 | 23.08.2023 | 05.10.2023 |
Number of participants: max. 6 persons*
Cost per participant:
- Course: 2'100.- CHF (incl. learning material, excl. VAT)
- Exam: 450.- 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 for FFT10, FFT11 or FFT12 (information about course and exam).
* a minimum of 4 people is required for the course to be held.