OH Consultant

Self-paced course · CIH-authored

Respiratory Protection

Choosing, fitting, wearing and maintaining respiratory protective equipment on Australian worksites. A 60-minute, self-paced, non-accredited awareness course with a Certificate of Completion.

1
hour
7
modules
7
lessons
12
month validity
Learning outcomes

What you'll be able to do

Six outcomes, each measurable against the final assessment.

01
Place RPE correctly — explain why respirators sit at the bottom of the hierarchy of control and when they are legitimately needed
02
Match filter to hazard — choose the right particulate or gas/vapour filter class from the SDS and the task
03
Choose the right respirator — distinguish disposable, reusable, powered and air-supplied types and where each belongs
04
Get a seal — describe fit testing, fit checking and the things that break a seal
05
Wear and maintain it — don, doff, clean, inspect, store and replace filters correctly
06
Know the programme — describe what an RPE programme contains and the duties of the PCBU and the worker
Audience

Who this is for

Anyone who wears or issues a respirator at work — construction and demolition crews working with dust and silica, asbestos workers, welders and fabricators, spray painters and panel beaters, people handling solvents and isocyanates, agricultural workers, cleaners, supervisors and store persons who issue RPE. No prerequisites. This course is not a fit test and does not qualify you to carry out fit testing.

Curriculum

What's inside

7 modules of CIH-authored content, sequenced so each module builds on the last.

  1. 01
    Why RPE is last
    1 lesson
  2. 02
    Matching filter to hazard
    1 lesson
  3. 03
    Types of respirator
    1 lesson
  4. 04
    Fit and the seal
    1 lesson
  5. 05
    Wearing and maintaining
    1 lesson
  6. 06
    Programme and duties
    1 lesson
  7. 07
    Knowledge check
    1 lesson
On completion

Your certificate

Pass the final assessment and your certificate is issued automatically. It records the course title and version, the completion date, your assessment result, and a verifiable certificate ID.

Pass mark
80% on the final assessment
Award
Audit-ready certificate of completion
Verifiable
Unique cert ID — auditor-readable
Validity
12 months from completion
Aligned with

Standards & credibility

This course is aligned with the standards below. CPD hours are claimable; accreditation by an external body remains separate.

AS/NZS 1715 — Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment
AS/NZS 1716 — Respiratory protective devices
Model Work Health and Safety Regulations — personal protective equipment duties and hazardous chemicals (Safe Work Australia)
Safe Work Australia guidance on respiratory protective equipment
AS/NZS ISO 16975 — Respiratory protective devices: selection, use and maintenance (transition from AS/NZS 1715)
Authored and reviewed by a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
Before you enrol

What this course is — and is not

This course is
  • ✓General awareness training on selecting and using respiratory protection
  • ✓Evidence that you have been trained in the RPE you are issued
  • ✓Written and reviewed by certified occupational hygiene professionals
  • ✓Useful preparation before a fit testing appointment
This course is not
  • ✕Nationally accredited training or a Statement of Attainment
  • ✕A fit test, or a qualification to conduct fit testing on others
  • ✕A substitute for an accredited fit tester where one is required
  • ✕An RPE programme document for your business
FAQ

Common questions

Is this a fit test?

No. Fit testing is a physical test performed on your face by a competent person, and it cannot be done online. This course teaches you why fit testing matters and how to fit check, which makes a real fit test far more likely to pass.

Does this make me a fit tester?

No. Conducting fit tests on others requires separate, specific training — look for an accredited fit tester programme.

Is it nationally accredited?

No. This is a non-accredited awareness course and you receive a Certificate of Completion, not a Statement of Attainment.

I have a beard. Is that a problem?

For tight-fitting respirators, yes. Facial hair at the seal compromises protection regardless of how well the respirator is adjusted. The course covers the alternatives, including loose-fitting powered options.

What if I fail the knowledge check?

You get three attempts, with module-specific review between them. If you do not pass on the third, the course resets and you work through the modules again before retesting — at no extra cost. Your six-month access period is unchanged.

Can I buy for my crew?

Yes. Team seats start at ten and come with enrolment codes, a completion dashboard and an exportable register for audits. We accept purchase orders and invoicing — email info@ohconsultant.com.au.

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Self-paced. Re-takeable. Pass the assessment and your certificate is unlocked.