Hazardous Materials Incident Responder

Course Description

The training covers the skills and knowledge required for staff responding safely to hazardous materials incidents in the workplace and on-site HAZMAT emergencies.

Units of Competency

PUAFIR324 – Render Hazardous materials incident safe

PUAFIR308 – Employ personal protective equipment at a hazardous materials incident

Course Content

• Recognise a hazardous materials incident

• Identify and assess hazards

• Assist with the implementation of the plan for the mitigation of the HAZMAT incident

• Assist with the development of a plan for the mitigation of the HAZMAT incident

• Assist with the review of the plan

• Select and don protective clothing

• Don and test protective equipment

• Work in area of operations

• Complete operations

Assessment

Assessment of knowledge will be conducted by use of a workbook and verbal questioning. Participants will also be required to demonstrate competence through a range of practical activities