Hazmat Response Training

Our HAZMAT Response course is designed for Emergency Response Teams who may be required to identify, monitor and render Hazardous Materials Incidents safe.

This training course is taught by experienced instructors who will take course participants through both theory and practical sessions to respond to on-site hazardous material emergencies.

This training course has a practical emphasis. Practical drills include: Splash or Gas Suits, Decontamination,

Assessment of the incident scene, Rescue Procedures etc. This course makes use of various safety documentation such as: SDS’s, HAZCHEM Sheets & HAG Sheets.

Pre-Requisites:

• PUAFIR207 Operate Breathing Apparatus – Open Circuit (or equivalent)

Course Subjects:

• HAZCHEM & dangerous goods legislation

• HAZCHEM incident response protocols/procedures

• HAZMAT emergency response procedures

• HAZMAT incident leadership

• Personal protective equipment: splash suits, gas suits decontamination and HOT/WARM/COLD zone establishment

• HAZMAT emergency action guides, HAG sheets etc

• First aid treatment for HAZMAT incidents

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• PUAFIR308 Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident

• PUAFIR306 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident

• PUAFIR324 Render hazardous materials incidents safe

Program Benefits

• On successful completion of the training you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units of competency listed above.