C.A.R.E. is an acronym for Certified Airmask Repair Education. The Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) maintenance course is specially designed and developed to address the MSA Air Mask repair and maintenance requirements of our Channel Partners and end-users. C.A.R.E. classes should only be attended by those individuals who are, or will be, assigned to maintain and repair MSA Air Masks on a frequent basis and have the mechanical aptitude, experience and skill-set to perform the work. Successful completion of the class certifies an organization as an MSA Authorized Air Mask Maintenance Center, enabling C.A.R.E. Certified Repair Persons to perform the highest level of SCBA maintenance and repair on MSA Air Masks. MSA Air Mask Maintenance Centers must receive authorization from MSA’s Regional and Corporate management and must comply with the following requirements: Course No. ZT-G1CARE-12HR This stand-alone course is designed for NEW C.A.R.E. technicians or firefighters, who through their job function, are now required to perform overhauls, adjustments, flow testing and trouble shooting on the MSA G1 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Those who should attend are individuals who have been identified as qualified by their employer to attend an MSA C.A.R.E. class and are currently employed by an MSA Authorized Repair Center. At the completion of this course, the participants will be able to: The following is included in the registration fee: Course No. ZT-G1CARE-8HR This stand-alone course is designed for CURRENT C.A.R.E. technicians or firefighters, who through their job function, are now required to perform overhauls, adjustments, flow testing and trouble shooting on the MSA G1 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Those who should attend are individuals who have been identified as qualified by their employer to attend an MSA C.A.R.E. class and are currently employed by an MSA Authorized Repair Center. At the completion of this course, the participants will be able to: The following is included in the registration fee: Course No. ZT-CARE1.5 This course is designed for technicians or firefighters, who through their job function, are required to perform overhauls, adjustments, flow testing and trouble shooting on mask mounted open circuit self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Those who should attend are individuals who have been identified as qualified by their employer to attend an MSA C.A.R.E. class and currently employed by an MSA Authorized Repair Center. At the completion of this course, the participants will be able to: The following is included in the registration fee: Course No. ZT-CARE1 This course is designed for technicians or firefighters, who through their job function, are required to perform overhauls, adjustments, flow testing and trouble shooting on mask mounted open circuit self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Those who should attend are Individuals recertifying their C.A.R.E. qualification with MSA breathing air products. They will need to be identified as qualified by their employer to attend an MSA C.A.R.E recertification class and currently employed by an MSA Authorized Repair Center. At the completion of this course, the participants will be able to: The following is included in the registration fee: Course No. ZT-CARE3 This course is designed for MSA Distributors and is hosted at our Training locations in Pittsburgh, Toronto, and Edmonton. It is intended for technicians who through their job function, are required to perform overhauls, adjustments, Flow testing and trouble shooting on mask mounted open circuit self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The Comprehensive Course provides additional time to cover current and prior design models of both Fire service and Industrial SCBA and SAR’s. The Comprehensive classes should be attended by those individuals who are, or will be, assigned to maintain and repair the full line of MSA Air Masks on a frequent basis and have the mechanical aptitude, experience and skill-set to perform the work requirement. Prior experience with the function and operation of the self contained breathing apparatus is strongly recommended. This class provides experience with the full line of MSA SCBA and accessories as well as extended time with the PosiChek3 tester and hands-on troubleshooting. At the completion of this course, the participants will be able to: The following is included in the registration fee: Course No. ZT-CAREM7R This course is designed for military technicians or military firefighters, who through their job function, are required to perform overhauls, adjustments, flow testing and trouble shooting on mask mounted open circuit self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Those who should attend are individuals in the military who have been identified as qualified by their employer to attend an MSA C.A.R.E. class and currently employed by an MSA Authorized Repair Center. At the completion of this course, the participants will be able to: The following is included in the registration fee: Course No. ZT-CAREM7RECERT This course is designed for Military technicians or Military firefighters, who through their job function, are required to perform overhauls, adjustments, flow testing and trouble shooting on mask mounted open circuit self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Those who should attend are Individuals in the military recertifying their C.A.R.E. qualification with MSA breathing air products. They will need to be identified as qualified by their employer to attend an MSA C.A.R.E recertification class and currently employed by an MSA Authorized Repair Center. At the completion of this course, the participants will be able to: The following is included in the registration fee: Course No. ZT-AUDIT All existing MSA C.A.R.E. Authorized Service Facilities require a recertification audit every three (3) years from the initial date of issue. Successful completion of the recertification audit entitles the facility to have their C.A.R.E. Certificate renewed for an additional three (3) year period. CARE Facility Audit criteria includes but is not limited to: An MSA Representative will conduct the recertification audit by visiting the customer’s C.A.R.E. Authorized Repair Center. During the visit the Authorized MSA Representative, assisted by the customer’s C.A.R.E. Administrator or CARE designate will conduct an inspection the facility, repair processes, and the tools and equipment required to meet MSA's service standards. Successful completion of the recertification audit entitles the facility to have their C.A.R.E. Certificate renewed for an additional three (3) year period. Call 1-866-347-6093 to arrange this no cost serviceC.A.R.E. Overview
Class Requirements
1.5 Day Initial Certification Class - G1 Only
1 Day Certification Upgrade Class - G1 Only
1.5 Day Initial Certification Class - G1 not included
1 Day Recertification Class - G1 not included
3.5 Day Comprehensive Certification Class - includes G1 (NEW)
2 Day M7 Responder Certification Class
1 Day M7 Responder Recertification Class
CARE Facility - Recertification Audit