HAZMAT

DURATION
2 days

LOCATION
Perth, Darwin & Melbourne

LEARNING OUTCOMES
​The expected learning outcomes for these Nationally Recognised Training units are:
PUAFIR308B Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident
- Select, don and test protective clothing
- Work in area of operations
- Complete operations

PUAFIR320 Render hazardous materials incident safe
- Recognise a hazardous materials incident
- Identify and assess hazards
- Assist with the development of a plan for mitigation of a HAZAMAT incident
- Assist with the implementation of the plan for mitigation of a HAZMAT incident
- Assist with the review of the plan

TRAINING STANDARD PRE-REQUISITES
PUAFIR215 Prevent injury is the pre-requisite unit for PUAFIR320 Render hazardous materials incidents safe.
PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit is the pre-requisite unit for PUAFIR308B Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident.

RECOMMENDED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
This course has been designed for existing members of emergency response teams. In order for ERGT to deliver the training and assessment in the time frame specified for this course, it is recommended (but not mandatory) that trainees have undertaken workplace training covering the skills and knowledge listed below:
- Workplace hazard identification
- Emergency response procedures
- Workplace emergency response drills and exercises
- Operation of isolation systems
- Organisational procedures for cleaning and discarding equipment in terms of environmental management and sustainability
- Potential occupational hazards and control measures
- Providing emergency care
As existing members of emergency response teams, trainees have knowledge related to:
- Responding to fire emergencies
- Operate fire extinguishing equipment such as fire hoses, branches and extinguishers
- Undertaking search and rescue

MEDICAL & HEALTH STANDARDS
A medical certificate is not required for this course; however a health questionnaire and declaration of fitness will be required at course registration.
Please contact ERGT for any concerns regarding completing of practical training and assessment requirements and to discuss options for reasonable adjustment.

SKILLS MAINTENANCE
In alignment with industry expectations and to ensure ongoing competence and capability, ERGT recommends skills maintenance be conducted every 2 years.

Upon successful completion of the training and assessment requirements on this course ERGT Australia (RTO 2534) will provide participants with the following Statements of Attainment:
PUAFIR308B Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident
PUAFIR320 Render hazardous materials incident safe

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This course is delivered through classroom presentations, group discussions, practical demonstrations and practical exercises. Trainees will demonstrate their competence through both a written and practical assessment.