Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident Training Course Description
This unit covers identifying and monitoring atmospheric conditions to measure contaminants, interpreting readings and recommending actions to take based on the interpretation and the effects of exposure to hazardous atmospheres.
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Units of Competency:
- PUAFIR306 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident

About this course
Why Choose This Course
This unit covers identifying and monitoring atmospheric conditions to measure contaminants, interpreting readings and recommending actions to take based on the interpretation and the effects of exposure to hazardous atmospheres.
Pre-Requisites:
- PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit (or equivalent)
FSA Entry Requirements:
- USI
- Fitness to participate
- Participants must be clean shaven, no facial hair that may affect facial seal as per Australian Standards. Click here for further information.
- Fire rated PPE and footwear
- Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course
Evidence of each participant holding the above competencies must be provided prior to entry into the course.
Course Subjects:
- Personal protective equipment considerations
- Hazardous atmospheres including cause and effect
- Oxygen deficiency/excess
- Toxic and combustible atmospheres
- Workplace exposure standards
- Ventilation and general safe working procedures
- Use of gas detection equipment
- Purging agents
- Calibration drills
- Organisational procedures for entering a hazardous atmospheres
Group Size:
1-12
Duration:
2 days
Location:
Onsite
Schedule:
Public and corporate courses available.
Benefits of this course
- On successful completion of the training you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency listed above.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this program, participants will be awarded the following Nationally Recognised Units of Competency:
- PUAFIR306 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident
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Access to FSA’s dedicated customer support.
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Qualified and experienced trainers.
Job Prospects
This course will benefit various careers including:
- Work Health and Safety Manager
- Workplace Manager
- Floor Manager
- Department Manager
- HR Manager
- Safety Practitioner
- Supervisor or management position in certain industries
- Security Officers
- Building Managers
- Office Managers
- Hotel or Restaurant Managers
- Safety & Emergency Managers
- Education Professionals
- Team Leaders
On The Day
- Parking is available on site
- Tea & coffee is provided
- What to wear: Closed toe shoes and clothing that may get dirty
- What to bring: Laptop or Tablet
Cancellation / Transfer Policy
Refer to the course participant handbook.
Refund Policy
Public Courses
All cancellation and transfer requests must be received in writing.
Course Cancellation Policy
When cancelling an enrolment, the following charges will apply:
- 2 business day cooling off period
- 7 or more business days - no charge
- 6 or less business days - 50 percent (50%) of course fee incurred
- 3 business day’s notice or less from start time (weekends / public holidays not included) – no refund / full course charge
Course Transfer Policy
When transferring an enrolment from one course date to another, the following charges will apply:
- Transferred 7 or more business days prior to course date – no charge
- Transferred 6 or less business days prior to course date – 50 percent (50%) of course fee incurred
- Transferred 3 or less business days from start time (weekends / public holidays not included) – no refund / full course charge
- Name changes 5 business days or less prior to course date will incur a $50.00 +GST fee per name change
- Non-attendance of any course will not entitle the client to any refund, set-off, waiver or reduction of the fee and the client remains required to pay all fees in respect of courses that it does not attend, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the company.
- In the event any learner is turned away from training as a result of being adversely affected by drugs or alcohol in the trainer’s opinion, there shall be no refund
Corporate Courses
Cancellation Policy
Once a training date has been confirmed by FSA, any changes made by the client to this booking, including cancellation or postponement will result in the following fees after the 2 business day cooling off period:
- Cancelled / transferred 7 or more business days prior to course date - no charge
- Cancelled / transferred 6 business days or less prior to course date - 50 percent (50%) of course fee
- Cancelled / transferred 3 or less business days from start time - no refund / full course charge name changes 5 business days or less prior to the course date will incur a $50.00 + GST fee per name change
Distance Learning
All Cancellation Requests must be received in writing
When cancelling or withdrawing an enrolment, the following charges will apply:
- 2 business day cooling off period upon receipt of payment
- Cancelled / withdrawn between 3-13 business days, course fee refunded minus an admin fee of $250.00
- Cancelled / withdrawn after 14 days from commencement – 100% of course fee forfeited.
Link to Fees, Refunds and Charges Policy
https://fireandsafetyaustralia.app.axcelerate.com/showDoc.cfm?DocID=449361