Face Fit Tester Training – Qualitive

If you provide respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to your employees, under current legislation, it is a mandatory requirement that workers must be fit tested and it must be completed by a competent person. For companies to hire outside agencies to conduct these assessments can be costly.

The NRS Face Fit Tester Training – Qualitive course will give the required training and practical assessment to deem those persons competent, allowing them to conduct certified assessments to meet the legislative requirements.

The course will cover the following:

• Legislation and guidance
• Hazards and risks
• Types, use and maintenance of RPE
• Set-up of testing equipment
• The sensitivity tests
• Fit test protocols
• Practical face fit testing
• Fit test failures and re-tests
• Trouble shooting

Assessment: Multiple-choice paper and instructor practical assessment throughout

This course is suitable for any nominated person, supervisors or managers who wish to face fit test their employees on their own sites.

• Learners must be at least 18 years old on the first day of the training
• It is advised that Learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent and good spoken English
• Previous training experience would be advantageous but not essential

Learners will receive an NRS certificate on achieving this qualification. This qualification is valid for a period of 3 years.