Course Content
– Emergency Management Overview
– Incident Analysis and Response Strategy
– Emergency Response Team Responsibilities
– Effective Response Techniques and Tactics
– Equipment Review (Getting the best from your gear)
– Practical ERT Drills using equipment on site and Spill Station supplied equipment
Participant Prerequisites
• Use literacy and numeracy skills as required to read, interpret and apply guidelines and protocols
• Use literacy and numeracy skills to adequately interpret documentation available in line with State/ Territory regulations, legislation and policies
Participants are required to be on time for all courses and bring a form of identification such as drivers licence or Medicare card for verification of details listed on the course enrollment form.
Trainer Requirements
• Training room
• Space for practical training and drills
• Access to current emergency response equipment
Information Requirements
In order to effectively present the course, Spill Station trainers require copies of the following prior to facilitating the training:
• Copy of Site’s Emergency Management Plan
• Copy of Chemical Manifest on-site
• Copy of current Emergency Equipment Register
• Copy of a previous training records (if applicable)
Assessment of knowledge will be conducted by use of a workbook and verbal questioning.
Participants will also be required to demonstrate competence through a range of practical activities.
Delivery Method
Onsite face-to-face theory and practical training
Course Duration
8 Hours
Group Size
To ensure quality training and a safe learning environment, the maximum allowable group size is 12 participants.
Upon Successful Completion
- Statement of attainment and wallet card issued to individual particpants who successfully complete the requirements of this course
- A training summary for Health & Safety Compliance file