The PUAFIR306 – Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident unit provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to identify, assess, and monitor hazardous materials during emergency response situations. This nationally recognised unit is applicable to workers involved in fire, emergency management, and incident response roles where hazardous substances or contaminants may be present.
What you will learn:
This course is suitable for personnel who may be required to identify and monitor hazardous materials as part of an emergency response. On completion, participants will be better equipped to contribute to safe and effective incident response operations, support hazard management strategies, and operate in accordance with established emergency and WHS procedures.
• Age: Participants must be a minimum of 18 years old
• Unique Student Identifier (USI): A valid USI must be provided prior to course commencement
• Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital needs (LLND): must be assessed before commencing the course you are enrolled for. You need to be confident to interpret safety instructions, complete documentation and communicate directly and using radios.
• Identification: Official Photo Identification will need to be presented on the day of your course
The PUAFIR306 – Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident unit is suitable for personnel and organisations that need to identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials using specialist equipment during emergency or high‑risk incidents.
This course is ideal for:
Suitable for:
Completing the PUAFIR306 – Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident course provides participants with critical safety identify, detection and monitoring of hazardous materials skills to support effective incident response across high‑risk work environments.
Key benefits include:
This PUAFIR306 – Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident unit supports progression into operational and emergency response roles that require identifying, detecting and monitoring hazardous materials across mining, resources, industrial, and public safety environments.
Roles that this unit may be relevant to:
Industry sectors where this unit may be relevant:
On completing PUAFIR306 – Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident, students will be able to:
This course includes the following nationally recognised unit(s) of competency:
It may be delivered individually or as part of a qualification or skill set, such as:
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| PUAFIR306 | Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident |
FIRE SECTOR – For PUAFIR306 – Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident it is essential that the prerequisite unit listed below is obtained prior to the issuance of this unit to individuals within the fire sector or the units contributing to the attainment of a fire qualification.
The following methods will be used to assess competency for PUAFIR306 – Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident:
The PUAFIR306 – Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident unit is a nationally recognised competency, accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Successful participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for National Training Register – PUAFIR306 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident issued by an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) upon demonstrating competency in all assessment requirements.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training materials will be provided on the day of your course.
Our Forrestdale Training Facility has a compact kitchen area with an automated tea/coffee machine.
Courses include practical demonstrations and assessments that all participants are required to be involved in.
All participants are required to wear:
• Long pants
• Long sleeved shirts
• Steel cap safety boots
• Prescription glasses if worn.
We also encourage you to dress accordingly for weather conditions and suggest the following items:
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Additional clothing to keep dry/warm if raining or windy
On the day of your course, you will be required to provide official photo identification on arrival at our Forrestdale Training Centre or other training locations.
Expired identification will not be accepted.
To safely participate in PUAFIR324 – Render hazardous materials incidents safe, learners must possess a robust level of physical capacity and operational fitness to meet the demands of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) response environments. This requirement ensures participants can perform strenuous tasks, maintain endurance under pressure, and operate effectively while wearing specialised protective equipment. These expectations support safe, efficient performance when managing incidents involving dangerous goods, hazardous chemicals, or other substances that threaten life, property, and the environment.
Students should be able to:
Exact daily schedules—including start and finish times, break periods, and assessment windows—will be provided upon completion of enrolment, allowing us to tailor information to your specific training group and location.
RMTS trainers and assessors deliver a blend of supervised learning, theoretical assessment activities, and realistic scenario‑based training to ensure learners can confidently apply their skills in real‑world environments. Each training day is structured to balance knowledge development with hands‑on practice, including multiple opportunities to participate in realistic simulations and skill‑building exercises.
This course is delivered at a range of workplaces and training sites to provide realistic, industry-specific learning environments. See our locations below:
RMTS can deliver many of our courses at your nominated site or in your workplace.
Why send staff off‑site when RMTS can deliver high‑impact training right at your location?
Contact us to tailor a site-specific program and create a delivery plan built specifically for your operational needs.
Experience dynamic learning at Forrestdale, Perth with great facilities in a great location
The cost of the PUAFIR306 – Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident unit reflects the high level of industry expertise, resources, and workplace-based training provided.
| Title | Fee |
| Full Fee1 | $695 |
| Location | Please request course fees for your workplace or onsite delivery |
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