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Hazardous Materials Instructor Course

Five days to prepare and deliver high quality training sessions for first responders.

About this course

A comprehensive five-day course that gives delegates the skills and confidence to deliver basic hazardous materials training to crews.

It is aimed at instructors who will share what they learn with first responders, so that those responders can deal with common hazardous materials incidents until a fully trained Hazardous Materials Advisor arrives.

The course focuses on commonly encountered hazards such as acetylene, asbestos, corrosives and more. It outlines each stage of the Initial Operational Response (IOR), from Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) selection to safe decontamination.

What you will be able to do

  • Prepare and deliver basic sessions on hazardous materials
  • Prepare and facilitate effective training demonstrations and exercises
  • Apply the systematic approach to responding to incidents involving hazardous materials
  • Understand the basic concepts of dealing with hazmat incidents

Course dates

Upcoming dates for this course, as listed in our training calendar:

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Course length: 5 days. Please enquire for availability.

Dates may change. Please confirm availability with us before you book.

Good to know

  • No knowledge of science or maths is required to attend.

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Enquire about the HMI course

Call us, or email us using the details on our contact page, and a member of the team will get back to you. Prices and course details are available on enquiry.

Enquire by phone or email

Booking is confirmed in writing once we receive a valid purchase order or payment, and is subject to our Training Delivery Terms and Conditions (available on request).

What to include in your enquiry

  • Your name, your organisation and the type of organisation (for example fire and rescue, police, ambulance, military or private industry).
  • The course or service you are interested in, or what you would like to achieve.
  • How many delegates, and whether you would like training at our Cheltenham facility or at your own premises.
  • Any dates you have in mind.
  • A phone number, if you would like us to call you back.

Please do not include sensitive personal information (such as health details) or details of live incidents, investigations, security arrangements or operational plans. In an emergency, call 999.