COURSES OFFERED BY THURGOONA TRAINING ACADEMY

Hot Work Permit Observer is specifically designed for people who are required to perform hot work, fire watch duties and permit observer duties. Included in this course is the HANDS ON selection, use and operation of portable hand held fire extinguishers, blankets and hose reels.

Risk Assessment is an integral part of nearly everything we do today. The aim of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to identify hazards and apply risk principles and rank these hazards using various types of risk matrixes and then to apply appropriate controls

Fire Safety Officer: This course is a compilation of 6 units of competency taken from the Public Safety Training Package to meet the requirements of NSW Health, for people to perform the role of Fire Safety Officer (FSO)

Hazardous Substances Spill Response is designed specifically for the handling and control of small spills or leaks of hazardous materials. Learners will receive hands on use of spill control equipment and PPE.

Work Health and Safety Committee Member covers the competency for applying general Work Health and Safety requirements when working in the usual workplace environment, excluding emergency incidents. This course is relevant to persons wishing to undertake a position on a Work Health and Safety Commi...

Fire Extinguishers provides learners with the skills to confine small fires by using a nearby fire extinguisher, fire blanket or fire hose reel. Learners will be introduced to the Australian Standard code colours for emergencies

Low Voltage Rescue covers the performance of rescue procedures from live Low Voltage (LV) apparatus, not including overhead powerlines and underground cables in the work place. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from a live LV panel and how they apply in the context of transmission, ...

Heights Rescue is designed specifically for those persons who may be required to rescue a worker from a fall or who may be suspended utilising a pre-rigged system. It does not cover the competency required for technical rope rescue.

Warden/Evacuation training provides learners with skills and knowledge to respond and control a variety of incidents such as: Fire, Disaster, Bomb Threat, Medical Emergency, External Emergency, Robbery - threats of intimidation and violence and Evacuation.

Operate Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus covers the competency that applies to operators who are required to wear breathing apparatus as part of their job - because they are working inside a confined space, with hazardous gases/vapours, in a toxic atmosphere or for any other applications requirin...