Assessor Resource
DEFCA016
Use individual protective equipment in a CBRN threat environment
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit covers the competency required to prepare and utilise individual protective equipment in chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) threat environment
The individual will be responsible for preparing the protective equipment prior to deployment and once in location utilise the equipment to provide individual protection from a CBRN threat.
Compliance with procedures, including the functional testing of the equipment, is an essential part of this unit.
All aspects of this unit must be completed in accordance with legislation, relevant standards, and organisational polices and procedures
This unit covers the competency required to prepare and utilise individual protective equipment in chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) threat environment.
The individual will be responsible for preparing the protective equipment prior to deployment and once in location utilise the equipment to provide individual protection from a CBRN threat.
Compliance with procedures, including the functional testing of the equipment, is an essential part of this unit.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
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