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

Rescue Operations

Learn to identify hazardous materials indicators, use monitoring methods and support safe incident decision-making.

Course Overview

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident. Participants learn hazard indicators, information sources, safety controls, basic monitoring approaches and equipment awareness, interpretation of results within role scope, and communication and reporting requirements to support safe incident management.

Key Details

Delivery: Face-to-face (theory + practical) or workplace-based delivery for group bookings (where suitable)

Start / Intake Information: Regular intakes are available. Contact Health Security Education for upcoming course dates.

Schedule / Time Commitment: Allow 1 to 3 days (delivery dependent).

Work Placement: No work placement required

Units of Competency / Course Content

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


Who This Course Is For

Suitable for emergency response personnel and workplace responders who may be required to support hazardous materials identification and monitoring activities under organisational procedures.

Course Details

Course Information

Minimum age: 18 years.
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites. Workplace authorisation and PPE requirements may apply for practical monitoring environments.
Language, literacy and numeracy: LLN assessment required. Support available.
PPE / equipment / IT access: PPE suitable for the training environment is required. Device with internet access required if online learning is included.
Workplace or site access requirements: Participants must be capable of completing practical or scenario-based activities relevant to the unit outcomes, with reasonable adjustments available.

Assessment may include knowledge questions and practical or scenario tasks demonstrating hazard identification, monitoring approach selection, safety controls and reporting aligned to the unit outcomes.

Statement of Attainment issued by Health Security Education (RTO #40907) for PUAFIR306 – Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident. USI required prior to certification issue.

Course fees include training, assessment and (where applicable) issuance of certification for participants who successfully meet competency requirements.
Course fees may not include personal PPE, travel, onsite delivery travel costs, replacement certificates, or additional resources unless stated.

Funding and subsidies: Where applicable, funding or subsidies may be available for eligible participants.
Payment terms: Payment is required prior to course commencement unless otherwise arranged.
Refunds and withdrawals: Refunds are managed in accordance with Health Security Education’s Fees and Refunds Policy. Written notice is required to withdraw.

Trainer support is available throughout the course. Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support and wellbeing support are available on request. Health Security Education provides a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment.
Participants must follow trainer instructions and use equipment safely. Reasonable adjustment is available where appropriate.
USI: A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required prior to the issuance of nationally recognised certification.
Policies and processes (including Complaints & Appeals) are available via the Student Handbook.

Credit Transfer: Available for equivalent completed units where a valid and current Statement of Attainment is provided.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): May be available for learners who can provide evidence of current competence.
Pathways: This unit may support entry into further training pathways in health, community services, emergency response, workplace safety, or related outcomes, depending on learner goals and packaging rules.