PUAFIR308

Employ Personal Protection at a Hazardous Materials Incident

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

The PUAFIR308 Employ Personal Protection at a Hazardous Materials Incident unit equips individuals to respond to hazardous materials incidents. It covers detecting and identifying contaminants using specialised equipment, assessing risks, and devising safety plans. Training includes selecting, testing, and using personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing. Roles benefiting from this training include Emergency Response Team Members, Leaders, Operation and Maintenance Team Members, and Technicians. Incident Controllers determine necessary PPE levels based on site data and expert advice from databases and specialists. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates.

Study mode On Campus
Duration 2 - 3 days
Estimated fee* $895 Support may be available
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for the Employ Personal Protection at a Hazardous Materials Incident vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.

If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers

Course fees

Course fees vary depending on the course provider.

Estimated Fee* $895 per year Fees are based on full-time study.
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Career opportunities

The Employ Personal Protection at a Hazardous Materials Incident will prepare you for the following roles.

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