TRAINING COURSE CATALOGUE · and recover from the full spectrum of CBRNE threats. ... EU Report of the CBRN Task Force 2009 Guidelines: NIOSH guidance on workplace exposure limits

TRAINING COURSE CATALOGUE

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Hotzone Solutions Group is to enable First Responders to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the full spectrum of CBRNE threats. These threats include industrial accidents and acts of domestic and international terrorism involving Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive, (CBRNE) weapons of mass destruction. Hotzone Solutions Group accomplishes its mission through training, consulting, equipment testing, evaluative services, technical services and equipment sourcing and supply.

GOALS

a. Increase the state of mission readiness for local, state, and federal public safety agencies and the critical infrastructure/key resource private sector through the development, delivery, and improvement of training and technical services related to preventing and responding to the full spectrum of CBRNE threats, including Live Agent Training services in the area of chemical and radiological materials. b. Identify operational equipment testing needs and conduct field testing with Live Agents for the improvement of the public safety response to the CBRNE threat spectrum. c. Provide public safety agencies and the critical infrastructure/key resource private sector with a one-stop point of contact for the sustainment of their CBRNE protection operations, providing for hardware development, equipment sourcing, supply and maintenance. d. Assist the first responder community in the development and implementation of leading edge CBRNE counter-terrorism tactics, procedures, and policies. e. Improve understanding, communication, and cooperation between private sector first responders, scientists and local, state, and federal government agencies that must effectively work together in responding to a CBRNE incident.



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WHY YOUR ORGANIZATION SHOULD CONSIDER ON-SITE TRAINING FROM HOTZONE SOLUTIONS:

a. You can reduce your organization’s training costs by hosting one of our CBRNE professional training programs including simulants for chemical warfare agents at your location. Eliminating the travel, lodging and per-diem expenses associated with out-of-town training. b. We can provide your staff with courses that are tailor-made specifically for your organization, using the equipment owned by your organization and assigned to your staff and utilizing your Standard Operating Procedures and policies. c. Hotzone Solutions is specialized in providing Live Agent Training in the area of Chemical Warfare Agents and Toxic Industrial Chemicals as well as radioactive emitters, closed and open. This training will be run at highly sophisticated facilities in line with internationally recognised standards, both OHS and operational. d. Our trainings are run in line with internationally recognized standards and guidelines: International Standards: NFPA 472 NFPA 473 EU EDA Competencies of CBRN EOD operators (Draft 2009) EU EDA Competencies of CBRN Incident commanders and EOD staff planners (Draft 2009) EU NBC EOD Policy, 2006 EU Minimum Standards of Proficiency for Education and Training for CBRN and EOD specialists, 2008 American Heart Association AHA Non Destructive Testing SNT-TC-1A, NAS 410, EN4179, EN 473 and ISO 9712 NATO SIBCRA standards OPCW Guideline International Publications: EU CBRN Action Plan 2009 EU Report of the CBRN Task Force 2009 Guidelines: NIOSH guidance on workplace exposure limits (Interim Guidance February 2006 - CDC and US Army Airborne Exposure Limits) All relevant OPCW (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons) internal standards and working procedures



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Contact details:

Hotzone Solutions Group Binckhorstlaan 36 , suite C010 2516 BE The Hague The Netherlands Email: [email protected] Tel:+31(0) 702629704 E-mail: [email protected] Tel : +31(0)622231898 E-mail : [email protected] Tel : +43(0)69919667890

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Table of Contents

MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................... 2

GOALS ........................................................................................................................................................... 2

WHY YOUR ORGANIZATION SHOULD CONSIDER ON-SITE TRAINING FROM HOTZONE SOLUTIONS: ........... 3

Contact details: ............................................................................................................................................. 4

First Responder Training Courses Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism Awareness ............................. 7

Air permeable PPE for First Responders ....................................................................................................... 7

Basic SCBA Training for First Responders ..................................................................................................... 8

CBRNE Detection Technologies ..................................................................................................................... 8

Special Hazards Protection for Crime Scene Technicians ............................................................................. 9

Illicit laboratories: Clandestine CBRNE Manufacturing, Recognition & Response ........................................ 9

CBRNE Briefing for Aviators ........................................................................................................................ 10

Airport Security CBRNE Course ................................................................................................................... 10

CBRNE Special Event Planning & Management.......................................................................................... 11

CBRNE Perimeter Team Operations............................................................................................................ 11

Facility Entry Point CBRNE Screening ......................................................................................................... 12

Mail Room Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 12

General CBRN Awareness Training ............................................................................................................. 13

Safety & Security Training Patient Decontamination Operations .............................................................. 13

Radiation Safety Awareness ....................................................................................................................... 14

Live Agent Operational Radiation Safety Closed Emitters Bronze Level ..................................................... 14

Live Agent Operational Radiation Safety Open Emitters Bronze Level (in Europe) .................................... 15

Live Agent CWA Operational Training ........................................................................................................ 15

Live Agent CBRN Forensic Course (In Europe) ............................................................................................. 16

Live Agent CBRN sampling course .............................................................................................................. 16



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Live Agent CBRN Device Investigation course ............................................................................................ 17

Live Agent CBRNE Incident Responder Course ............................................................................................ 17

SIBCRA Course (in line with NATO standards) ............................................................................................. 18

CBRN Safety Course .................................................................................................................................... 19

CBRN Medical Support Course .................................................................................................................... 20

CWA Analytical Training ............................................................................................................................. 20

Basic Life Support with CBRN module ........................................................................................................ 21

CBRN Medical Countermeasures ................................................................................................................ 22

CBRNE Incident Commanders Course ......................................................................................................... 22

Non Destructive Testing Certification Courses ........................................................................................... 23

Non Destructive Testing Certification Courses: Digital radiography .......................................................... 24

Special Hazards: Protection Course for Photographers and TV-Crews ........................................................ 24



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First Responder Training Courses Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism Awareness

Duration: 8-Hours Description: This training course provides first responders with awareness level training for the prevention, preparation, response and recovery from incidents of domestic terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction. Topics: Prevention & Deterrence of Terrorist Attacks, Chemical Agents, Biological Agents, Radiological Materials, Explosive Devices Prerequisites: None Classroom only Instructors: 1 Number of participants: classroom capacity

Air permeable PPE for First Responders

Duration: 8 Hours Description: This training course provides law enforcement officers with the required training and certification for the use of air permeable Chem/Bio PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) kits. Topics: Quantitative Fit-test procedures (air-purifying respirator) Donning, Doffing, Operation and Maintenance of all PPE Kit Components, overview of Respiratory Protection, CBRNE Agents, Signs, Symptoms and Emergency Treatments and Decontamination Procedures for CBRNE Agents. Prerequisites: Medical clearance form issued by employer Classroom and practical sessions Instructors: 2 Number of participants: 20



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Basic SCBA Training for First Responders

Duration: 8-Hours Description: This training course provides responders with basic level training for the use of an atmosphere supplying self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Topics: Overview of CBRNE agents Nomenclature, Operation & Maintenance of SCBA and PPE Performance of basic first responder tasks while using SCBA and full PPE Prerequisites: Medical clearance form issued by employer Classroom and practical sessions Instructors: 2 Number of participants: 20

CBRNE Detection Technologies

Duration: 8-Hours Description: This course covers detection technologies associated with chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive agents. Topics: Current Detection Capabilities & Limitations, types of Chemical Detection Instruments, Biological Agent Detection Instruments & Processes, Radiological Agent Detection Instruments, Explosives Detection Instruments & Processes, Emerging Detection Technologies Prerequisites: None Classroom only Instructors: 1 Number of participants: classroom capacity



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Special Hazards Protection for Crime Scene Technicians

Duration: 16-Hours Description: This course consists of a combination of classroom lectures and practical exercises. This curriculum focuses on the many new hazards which confront law enforcement crimes scene technicians today. Topics: Principles of Hot zone Forensics, overview of CBRNE Agent Types and their Symptoms & Modes of Entry, overview of Personal Protection Equipment, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Detection & Monitoring Techniques including Searches, surveys, Sampling, IED & Trap Recognition & Response, overview of Clandestine Labs, Sample Collection Procedures Confined Space Procedures, Forced Air Ventilation Techniques Prerequisites: None Classroom only Instructors: 2 Number of participants: 20

Illicit laboratories: Clandestine CBRNE Manufacturing, Recognition & Response

Duration: 8-Hours Description: This unique training course provides law enforcement, Fire Rescue, EMS, HAZMAT responders and other public safety officials with the training & skills necessary to detect the clandestine manufacture of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive weapons of mass destruction. Topics: Overview of CBRNE Agents; identification of precursor ingredients; identification of manufacturing equipment & processes Prerequisites: None Classroom only Instructors: 1 Number of participants: classroom capacity



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CBRNE Briefing for Aviators

Duration: 8-Hours Description: This 8-hour briefing provides public safety aviators and air crews with awareness level training for conducting flight and rescue operations within or in close proximity to a CBRNE event involving the release of an airborne agent. Topics: Overview of CBRNE agents; Plume Analysis; Environmental and Meteorological Conditions; In-flight APR, PAPR use Prerequisites: Aircrews Classroom only Instructors: 1 Number of participants: classroom capacity

Airport Security CBRNE Course

Duration: 40 Hours Description: After completing this course, students will be able to screen suspicious contents of carry-on luggage Topics: The properties and effects of CWA, TIMs, biological and radiological agents, categories of CBRNE devices (CBRN IEDs, CBRN DDs & CBRN SDs); the handling of dangerous materials; toxicology (first effects); the different classes of CBRNE materials and identify differences in their properties; the use of CBRNE devices through physical signs and symptoms; the typical behaviour of people who may be carrying CBRNE material; potential CBRNE devices; the basis of detection and screening of CBRNE materials and the identification using both fixed and portable detection and screening systems; protection of themselves and other people in the immediate area of a CBRNE device; the basis of personal protective equipment and decontamination; terrorist action using CBR materials; individual protection procedures (IPE, donning/doffing, avoidance of contamination); theory of decontamination and application of selected decontamination procedures (e.g. immediate decontamination of personnel); definition and marking of an initial hazardous CBR area; CBR hazard area; pre and post blast; CBR detection employing available equipment as user; pre and post blast; national and international rules and regulations Prerequisites: None Classroom and practical sessions Instructors: 2 ; Number of participants: 20



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CBRNE Special Event Planning & Management

Duration: 24 Hours Description: This course covers CBRNE threats of special events from A to Z. If your goal is to provide a safe, secure and successful large scale special event, while reducing liability and staffing it efficiently, then this is the course for you. Event types include festivals, concerts, carnivals, block parties, sporting events, marathons and protests. Topics: CBRNE threat analysis; Planning & Research for Events; Developing Maintenance of Traffic Plans; Special Event Liability; Issues Conducting an Event Threat & Vulnerability Analysis; Public Safety Neighborhood/Community Support; Event Staffing Levels; Protestor Issues; Incident Command System; Entry Screening Prerequisites: None Classroom only Instructors: 2 Number of participants: classroom capacity

CBRNE Perimeter Team Operations

Duration: 16 Hours Description: This training course provides incident response teams with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to effectively establish a controlled perimeter at a CBRNE event. Students will learn techniques for rapidly establishing and controlling CBRNE perimeters while using PPE. Topics: Overview of CBRNE agents; CBRNE Agent Detection Methods; Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism; Emergency Medical Treatments for Exposure; Mass Decontamination Operations; Environmental & Meteorological Conditions; Plume Analysis; Panic Response, Psychological Impact of Mass Exposures; Barrier Construction; (hasty & deliberate) Urban Evacuation Procedures; Quarantine Procedures; ICS and Command-Post Operations Crisis Communication Shelter-in-place vs. Evacuation Practical Skills Exercises (PPE Donning, Doffing, Decon); case studies Prerequisites: Respirator, medical clearance issued by employer Classroom and practical exercises Instructors: 2 ; Number of participants: 20



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Facility Entry Point CBRNE Screening

Duration: 8-Hours Description: This course provides techniques and guidelines to law enforcement & security personnel assigned to the responsibility of assessing and screening persons for concealed/improvised weapons, explosive devices and CBRN materials. Topics: Recognition of Improvised Explosive Devices; recognition of CBRN materials; design of Entry Control Checkpoints; CBRN Screening Equipment Prerequisites: None Classroom only Instructors: 1 Number of participants: classroom capacity

Mail Room Safety

Duration: 8 Hours Description: This training course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement safety procedures and develop response protocols for suspicious letters and packages, to include “white powder” letters that may arrive at the facility. Topics: Improvised Explosive Device Recognition; suspicious Letter/Package Response Procedures; overview of Anthrax as an Attack Agent, Anthrax Exposure Treatment/Prophylaxis, Personal Protection, Equipment Mail Room , Safety Equipment, Field Detection Equipment; case studies Prerequisites: None Classroom only Instructors: 1 Number of participants: classroom capacity



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General CBRN Awareness Training

Duration: 16 Hours Description: The scope of this course is to familiarize participants with CBRN materials and their respective properties. Topics: Properties of CBRN materials; protective measures and equipment; signs and symptoms of exposure; detection and decontamination. Prerequisites: None Classroom training Instructors: 1 Number of participants: classroom capacity

Safety & Security Training Patient Decontamination Operations

Duration: 24 Hours Description: This hands-on training course provides students with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to effectively conduct patient decontamination operations in a hospital setting. Topics: Recognition of Signs & Symptoms Associated with CBRN Exposure; familiarization with OSHA, Hospital Based First Receivers Standard Concepts of Mass Casualty Triage Selection & Use of PPE; set-up and operations of Mass Casualty Decontamination Equipment; protection of hospital infrastructure & personnel Prerequisites: None Classroom and practical training Instructors: 2 Number of participants: 20



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Radiation Safety Awareness

Duration: 8 Hours Description: This class room course familiarizes participants with the different types of radiation, the detection principles and the protective measures. Topics: Types of radiation; detection technologies; protective measures; protective equipment; medical countermeasures; decontamination principles. Prerequisites: None Classroom only Instructors: 1 Number of participants: classroom capacity

Live Agent Operational Radiation Safety Closed Emitters Bronze Level

Duration: 40 Hours Description: Hands on training in detection and protection; after this course the participants with be knowledgeable in the detection and protection of closed radiation emitting sources and be able to take the appropriate health and safety measures to protect humans and critical infrastructure Topics: Practical principals of detection and protection, safe distances, establishing safety zones; national and international rules and regulations; personal dosimetrie; record keeping of exposure; provision of advice to local authorities; use of protective equipment Prerequisites: Awareness level, Classroom and practical training Instructors: 4 Number of participants: 20 Course location in Europe



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Live Agent Operational Radiation Safety Open Emitters Bronze Level (in Europe)

Duration: 40 Hours Description: Hands on training in detection, decontamination and protection; after this course the participants with be knowledgeable in the detection and protection of open radiation emitting sources and be able to take the appropriate health and safety measures to protect humans and critical infrastructure Topics: Practical principals of detection and protection, safe distances, establishing safety zones, national and international rules and regulations, personal dosimetrie, record keeping of exposure, provision of advice to local authorities, decontamination, identification and use of protective equipment (donning, doffing) Prerequisites: Operational Level Closed Emitters Classroom and practical training Instructors: 4 Number of participants: 20

Live Agent CWA Operational Training

Duration: 40 Hours Description: The scope of this course is to provide first responders with the required competencies in analyzing, planning and implementing the response to a possible criminal or terrorist activity involving chemical agents. Topics: Analysis of a chemical agent incident to determine the magnitude of the problem in terms of outcome by the chemical properties of the chemical agent, the identification of signs and symptoms of potential exposure and the prediction of behaviour of the agent; planning the response by identification and preparation of the relevant equipment and procedures, the health and safety risks of Hot zone entries and the control zones; implementation of the planned response (PPE, detection, decontamination) Prerequisites: CWA Awareness Level, medical clearance of employer to wear PPE Classroom and practical training Instructors: 4 Number of participants: 20 Course location in Europe



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Live Agent CBRN Forensic Course (In Europe)

Duration: 40 Hours Description: The course is designed to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the hazards associated with WMD crime scenes and how to conduct crime scene examination and evidence collection at a hazardous materials incident. Topics: Collection of forensic evidence in a contaminated environment (CBR), transport of evidence to laboratory, decontamionation of evidence, protective measure while examining crime scene, identification of potentail hazards Prerequisites: Forensic expert, medical clearance of employer to wear PPE Classroom and practical training Instructors: 4 Number of participants: 20

Live Agent CBRN sampling course

Duration: 40 Hours Description: This course covers the competency to safely collect samples under hazardous conditions, including the ability to accurately record the collection of samples and maintain chain-of-custody according to OPCW Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions Topics: Analyse information to identify the types of evidence available and samples to be collected by reviewing observations and recordings of the reconnaissance team, photographs, witness statements and video recordings. Plan the collection of samples, prepare for the collection thereof and implement the sampling plan. Decontamination and sealing of samples, maintainance of chain of custody Prerequisites: Medical clerance of employer to wear PPE Classroom and practical training Instructors: 4 Number of participants: 20 Course location in Europe



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Live Agent CBRN Device Investigation course

Duration: 40 Hours Description: The scope of this course is to provide EOD/IED qualified first responders to a possible criminal or terrorist activity involving CBRN devices with the required competencies in analyzing, planning and implementing the investigation of those IEDs in a potential Hot zone. Topics: Analyse a chemical agent IED incident to determine the magnitude of the problem in terms of outcome knowledge on chemical properties of chemical agent, identification of signs and symptoms of exposure to chemical agent (safety), and prediction of the potential dispersal of chemical agents. Plan the response by identification and preparation of the relevant equipment to perform Hot zone entry. Implement the Planned Response by using the relevant equipment to perform Hot zone investigation activities with pulsed XRay. Prerequisites: Non Destructive Investigation Level 1 or equivalent, CWA Operational Level, Radiation Worker and medical clearance to work in PPE Classroom and practical training Instructors: 4 Number of participants: 20 Course location in Europe

Live Agent CBRNE Incident Responder Course

Duration: 40 Hours Description: After completing this course, students will be able to manage and assess the risks posed by CBRNE devices Topics: The properties and effects of CWA; TIMs, biological and radiological agents; categories of CBRNE devices (CBRN IEDs, CBRN DDs & CBRN SDs); the handling of dangerous materials; toxicology (first effects); terrorist action using CBR materials; team protection procedures (PPE, donning/doffing, avoidance of contamination); theory of decontamination and application of selected decontamination procedures (e.g. immediate decontamination of CBRN and EOD/Bomb Technician personnel and equipment or eventually provide an isolation of suspected contaminated assets); the set up of an Emergency Personal Decontamination Station (EPDS); management of a contaminated operator; definition and marking of an initial hazardous CBR area, CBR hazard area, pre and post blast; CBR hazard assessment techniques, pre and post blast, including x-ray; CBR detection employing available equipment as user, pre and post blast; protection of forensic evidence pre



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and post blast; collection of pre and post blast information and evidence; provision of specialist CBRN/EOD technical advice for a higher command; coordination with CBRN specialists in a CBRN/EOD incident; definition of the potential outcome of a CBRN device Prerequisites: EOD/IED and/or CBR trained; physical clearance of employer to work in personal protective equipment, and registered radiation worker Classroom and practical training Instructors: 4 Number of participants: 20 Course location in Europe

SIBCRA Course (in line with NATO standards)

Duration: 6 weeks This course can be broken into individual modules Description: The scope of this course is to provide first responders with the required competencies to investigate and collect samples of possible CBRN contamination in order to allow laboratories to conduct highly reliable scientific analysis of samples Topics: Theory SIBCA Properties of biological and chemical agents, Signs and Symptoms of exposure to biological and chemical agents, Principles of Reconnaissance, Detection and Decontaminationthe SIBCA sampling g kit, Principles of Respiratory Protection against biological and chemical agents, Limitations of personnel working in personal protective equipment ( Heat and cold stress), the SIBCA analyze (methods and results), the team leader decision process and the roles in the team, sampling techniques – cross contamination, packaging techniques – transport of samples - the chain of custody, practical exercises using different scenarios Theory SIRA Properties of radiological agents; basic knowledge of radioprotection; Signs and Symptoms of exposure to radiological agents; Principles of Detection and Decontamination; the SIRA sampling kit; Principles of Respiratory Protection against radiological agents; the SIRA analyze (methods and results); the team leader decision process and the roles in the team; Search of radioactive sources and determining and fencing of a contaminated area; sampling techniques – cross contamination, packaging techniques – transport of samples - the chain of custody; practical exercises using different scenarios Practical Hot zone live agent training with SIBCA agents Detection, sampling, packaging Practical Hot zone live agent training with SIRA agents Detection, sampling, packaging



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Prerequisites: First Responder at the Awareness/Operational Level; Private Sector Specialist Employee or equivalent; basic knowledge on CBRN matters (threat, risk assessment and crisis management allowing to integrate information and to recommend courses of action for the Commander); physical clearance of employer to work in personal protective equipment. Course locations in Europe and at the customers’ location In line with the relevant NATO standards and tested within NATO

CBRN Safety Course

Duration: 40 Hours Description: This course provides participants with the knowledge, skills and abilities to analyze the risks at a hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction incident; and to plan and implement safety procedures of responders during hot and warm zone operations. The course is based on the competencies for HazMat Safety Officers as outlined in NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to a Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents and provides Safety Officers with the core competencies of Safety Officers as defined in Chapter 11 of NFPA 472 Topics: Analyze a CBRNE incident to determine the complexity of the problem in terms of safety by observing a scene and reviewing and evaluating hazard and response information as it pertains to the safety of all persons in the hazardous materials branch/group. Assist in planning a safe response within the capabilities of available response personnel, personal protective equipment, and control equipment. Ensure the implementation of a safe response consistent with the incident action plan, the emergency response plan, and/or standard operating procedures. Evaluate the progress of the planned response to ensure that the objectives are being met safely by completing the following task and assist in terminating the incident.

Prerequisites: CWA Operational Level, Incident Safety Officers, On-scene incident commanders, clearance of employer to work in personal protective equipment Classroom and practical training Instructors: 2 Number of participants: 20



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CBRN Medical Support Course

Duration: 40 Hours Description: This course provides participants with the knowledge, skills and abilities to analyze the medical risks at a hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction incident; and to plan and implement procedures to respond to potential health impacts on response personnel in a pre-hospital setting. The course is based on the competencies of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, as outlined in NFPA 473, Standard for Competence of EMS Personnel to a Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents and provides EMS personnel with the core competencies of operations level responders as defined in Chapter 5 of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents. Topics: Analyse a chemical agent incident to determine the magnitude of the problem in terms of outcome by the following: Knowledge on chemical and physical properties of CBRNE; Identification of signs and symptoms of exposure to CBRNE, mainly chemical agent; Prediction of the potential behaviour of chemical agents; Planning the response by identifying the relevant equipment to support hotzone entries; Health hazards and risks associated with hotzone activities; standard and non-standard decontamination materials and discuss their advantages and disadvantages; control zones; the equipment and resources for a medical monitoring station; Establish communication with other on scene personnel; Plan a response to a medical emergency. Implement the Planned Response by obtaining hazard and toxicity information, decon methods, establishing a medical monitoring station, conducting pre-entry and post-entry medial monitoring of personnel involved in toxic entries and keeping records and responding to emergencies. Prerequisites: EMT qualified or higher, Advanced Life Support (ALS) certified, clearance of employer to work in personal protective equipment Classroom and practical training Instructors: 2 Number of participants: 20

CWA Analytical Training

Duration: 40 Hours Description: The course is designed to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the sample preparation and analysis methods for chemical warfare agents using GC/MS. Topics:



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The course focuses on laboratory safety during the handling of highly toxic chemicals, sample preparation for highly toxic chemicals and both full-scan and selected ion monitoring in rapid screening of a broad range of samples. Instruction includes information on the selection of columns and the chromatographic and mass spectral conditions for producing rapid and reliable results during an emergency. The course looks at how to use both automated and manual search techniques to identify the large number of chemicals that are scheduled as chemical warfare agents under the Chemical Weapons Convention. Prerequisites: Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Science (preferred) or 3 years experience as a laboratory technician. Prior experience with GC/MS and FTIR is ideal, but not essential. Classroom and practical training Instructors: 2 Number of participants: 6 Course location in Europe

Basic Life Support with CBRN module

Duration: 16 Hours Description: The scope of this course is to provide emergency support personnel with the required competencies in analyzing, planning and implementing the provision of basic life support to response personnel at a possible criminal or terrorist activity involving CBRNE materials. Topics: American Heart Association Certification Basic Life support theory; Chemical Properties of chemical agent; Physical properties of radiation sources; Signs and Symptoms of exposure to chemical agent; Signs and Symptoms of a Cardiac Event; Signs and Symptoms of a Choking Emergency; Understanding Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and the role of CPR and early defibrillation with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED); Basic Principles of Detection and Decontamination; Basic Principles of Respiratory Protection against CBRN; Limitations of personnel working in personal protective equipment; Indications of material degradation of chemical protective clothing; Physical and psychological stresses upon the wearer; Perform Basic Life Support including use of an AED; perform the Heimlich maneuver for a victim of a choking emergency; Donning and doffing PPE; Decontamination; emergency ‘cut-out’. Prerequisites: Medical clearance of employer to wear PPE Classroom and practical training Instructors: 2 ; Number of participants: 20



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CBRN Medical Countermeasures

Duration: 24 Hours Description: The scope of this course is to familiarise participants with medical countermeasures in case of exposure to CBRN materials Topics: Recognition of exposure (signs and symptoms); routes of entry; countermeasures against accidental exposure; emergency decontamination (materials and procedures). Prerequisites: None Classroom and practical training Instructors: 2 Number of participants: 20

CBRNE Incident Commanders Course

Duration: 40 Hours Description: This is an advanced level briefing appropriate for command level responders with the responsibility of directing response efforts at a natural disaster or deliberate CBRNE incident. Topics Include: CBRNE Agent Overview; Personal Protection Equipment Overview; Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism Incident Command System (ICS); Pre-Incident Plans & Procedures; Incident Management Software Programs; Stand-by/Recall of Emergency Response Personnel; Expedient Chemical/Biological Release Mitigation Methods; Procedures for Prolonged SCBA/PPE Operations; Manpower Rehabilitation & Replacement Logistics for Sustained Operations; Stress Management for Emergency Personnel; Mass Decontamination Overview; Human Behavior during a CBRN Crisis; Use of Aviation Assets/Airspace Management; Stockpile & Distribution Plans; Security of Critical Facilities; Medical Emergency Operations Plans; Multiple Agency Communication; Criminal Investigation of Deliberate CBRNE Events; Long Term Response & Recovery; Environmental Concerns; Emerging/Next Generation Response; Technologies Case Studies Prerequisites: Incident Commander course, medical clearance to wear PPE Classroom and practical training Instructors: 2 ; Number of participants: 20



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Non Destructive Testing Certification Courses

Duration: 40 hours each Description: Ultrasonic Inspector and radiographic Inspector level 1 and 2

The course provides a thorough foundation for technicians, inspectors, and engineers called upon to witness, supervise or conduct Ultrasonic tests.

The course satisfies the formal training element of the Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A issued by ASNT, and the requirements of PCN/GEN/, and hence is the basic foundation which can lead to qualification under PCN, SNT-TC-1A, BS EN 4179 or NAS-410 requirements. These services are in satisfaction of all major international and European certification standards.

Topics: Principles of Ultrasound, X-ray; practical exercises; equipment to be used; safety;

Students are introduced to the variety of practical applications associated with ultrasonic testing, paving the way for further training in specific Techniques and Industry sectors.

Students are assessed for comprehension and progress during the course, via a structured series of both

theoretical and practical phase assessments, which facilitate counseling and assistance when required.

Prerequisites: Level I None Level II: should be qualified to level I Classroom and practical training Instructors: 1 Number of participants: 10



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Non Destructive Testing Certification Courses: Digital radiography

Duration: 8 hours Description: Digital radiography The course is designed to provide students who are thoroughly familiar with traditional radiography techniques and equipment with an understanding of the new technique of digital radiography. Topics: Principles of digital X-ray; practical exercises; equipment to be used; safety;

The course comprises of 4 modules that deal with principles of digital radiography and extend the theoretical and practical experience of radiographers with modern methods.

Students are assessed for comprehension and progress during the course, via a structured series of both theoretical and practical phase assessments, which facilitate counseling and assistance where required.

Prerequisites: Radiography Inspector Level 1 and 2 Classroom and practical training Instructors: 1 Number of participants: 5

Special Hazards: Protection Course for Photographers and TV-Crews

Duration: 16 hours

Description: The objective of the training is to learn the basic self protection measures to work safely in a potentially contaminated and therefore hazardous area.

After this course the participants will be familiar on how to use his/her IPE (Individual Protective Equipment) and have the confidence in its protection capability. Participants will be aware of the risks of contamination with- and the spreading of - CBRN hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and will be able to recognize self contamination. They will also be familiar with the protection of the equipment in use, and will know how to perform the required decontamination. With this training participants will gain the basic knowledge of CBRN HAZMAT. The practical training (8 hours) will be done with harmless and inert chemical, biological and radioactive simulants.



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Topics Include: Knowledge of the IPE in use, its technical specifications and how long it can be used safely;

Awareness training of contamination and spreading of CBRN HAZMAT;

Basic knowledge of CBRN HAZMAT and their signs and symptoms;

Basic knowledge of detection of CBRN HAZMAT and the use of detection equipment (self protection);

Use of decontamination equipment;

Makeshift equipment protection;

Case studies.

Prerequisites: professional TV-Crews, Photographers Classroom and practical training Instructors: Classroom 1, practical training 1/team Number of participants: Classroom capacity

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TRAINING COURSE CATALOGUE · and recover from the full spectrum of CBRNE threats. ... EU Report of the CBRN Task Force 2009 Guidelines: NIOSH guidance on workplace exposure limits