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PUAFIR306B Render hazardous materials incidents safe (HAZMAT) -




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COMMONLY KNOWN AS: HAZMAT

DURATION: 1 day

DESIGNED FOR:
Personnel who are members of an emergency response team or who require an introductory course to incidents involving dangerous goods and hazardous substances.

PRE-REQUISITES:

PUAFIR201B Prevent Injury
PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

CO-REQUISITE:

PUAFIR308B Employ personal protection at a hazardous material incident

This co-requisite is delivered during this course.

DESCRIPTION:
In this Unit of Competency trainees demonstrate what is required to safely combat incidents involving hazardous materials. ’Hazardous Materials’ is a generic term used to refer to an incident involving dangerous goods and hazardous substances.

CONTENT:
It is essential that competence be demonstrated throughout the duration of the course:

  • Identify hazardous materials
  • Implement appropriate standard operating procedures
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation
  • Demonstrate safe working practices
  • Assist in the establishment of incident control
  • Contain and recover hazardous materials
  • Undertake decontamination procedures.

ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCY:

PUAFIR306B/01 Identify and handle hazardous materials
PUAFIR306B/02 Assist with establishing hazard control and decontamination zones
PUAFIR306B/03 Contain and recover hazardous materials
PUAFIR306B/04Assist with decontaminating personnel and equipment

ASSESSMENT:
Trainees learning outcomes will be assessed using direct observation, oral and/or written questions, and/or use of a workbook, and practical exercises as appropriate.

CERTIFICATION:
On successful completion of this unit of competency trainees will be issued with a Statement of Attainment in PUAFIR306A Render Hazardous Materials Incidents Safe and PUAFIR308A Employ Personal Protection at a Hazardous Materials Incident

Note: Trainees unable to meet course pre-requisites will be issued with a Certificate of Training and will be unable to participate in some practical scenarios.

DELIVERY METHOD:
3 hours of classroom theory PowerPoint presentations, including audio-visual material, practical desktop activities and discussion.
5 hours of practical components using PPE such as gas tight suits, splash suits and SCBA in a range of simulated emergency response scenarios.

PUAFIR306B RENDER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS SAFE
Duration: 1 day
Price: $495 per person
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