Level 2 Award in Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

The OSHA Digital Level 2 Award in Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus develops the knowledge and practical competence required to use SCBA safely in hazardous environments. It covers equipment selection, inspections, fitting, air management, emergencies, maintenance, cleaning, and storage.

1. Understand SCBA components, applications, and limitations
2. Interpret relevant occupational-safety requirements
3. Differentiate between open-circuit and closed-circuit systems
4. Complete pre-use and post-use equipment inspections
5. Don and remove SCBA correctly
6. Manage air consumption and low-air emergencies
7. Use SCBA during firefighting and confined-space work
8. Respond to malfunctions and emergency evacuations
9. Apply skills through practical drills and rescue simulations
10. Clean, store, and maintain equipment appropriately

• Firefighters and emergency responders
• Industrial and confined-space workers
• Oil, gas, and petrochemical personnel
• Hazardous-material response teams
• Rescue and disaster-response teams
• Military and law-enforcement personnel
• Safety officers and occupational-health professionals

• Reduce respiratory exposure in hazardous environments.
• Support compliance with safety standards.
• Gain practical experience using SCBA equipment.
• Improve recognition of respiratory hazards.
• Respond confidently to equipment failures and emergencies.
• Maintain SCBA correctly and extend equipment service life.
• Strengthen qualifications for work in high-risk industries.

• Theory assessment: Multiple-choice or short-answer questions covering SCBA safety, regulations, and operation.
• Practical evaluation: Demonstration of inspections, donning, removal, air management, and emergency procedures.
• Passing score: A minimum of 70% is required in both components.
• Certification validity: Normally 2–3 years, after which refresher training may be required.