Emergency Responder Training

The course

It trains personnel on how to assist emergency services incident controllers at the scene of a bulk tanker accident for all classes of dangerous goods. Companies are required under the dangerous goods code to have a TERP, and arrangements in place to allow them to respond to dangerous goods emergencies.

Recognition

At the completion of this three day course attendees will receive a nationally recognised certificate of competency in emergency responder training. They will have been tested in their ability to respond to bulk tanker incidents, both in the classroom and field work.

In addition, those who successful complete the course and assessment will be eligible to apply for an Emergency Responder card that will detail their qualifications. The Emergency Responder Card scheme is being developed in consultation with the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC), the cards will be issued by a third party provider.

AFAC is the peak national emergency response organisation with members across all the major fire and rescue services in Australasia.

Who should attend

Individuals who have responsibility for attending emergency response scenes and who are involved in dangerous goods recovery operations would strongly benefit from this course. The course is designed for all classes of dangerous goods. Transport operators, oil and gas companies, regulatory agencies, emergency responder organisations and manufacturers would benefit from attending this course.