Absorb’s suite of training packages has evolved to include three distinct packages.
These are:

This new course is a match for the OHS qualifications for on site managers, and provides a Certificate IV competency in practical environmental issues. The first of its kind in Australia, it’s a 5 day full time course that provides grounding in the theory and practice of environmental management.

Of great value are the practical day-to-day measures that help you ensure Environmental Compliance. When you graduate, you’ll be well equipped to identify and implement critical aspects of an Environmental Management System for your site.

Use the Contact Us page to request further information on current course dates, locations and registration forms. This information will be provided on this website following a coming upgrade.

This nationally recognised course is delivered in partnership with registered training organization 60125: Brendan Viti.

This course is for those who require nationally recognised training for spill response incidents. It reinforces company policy on issues like PPE requirements, report and reorder procedures and legislation and prevention guidelines. This course provides simulated spill events wherethe participants are required to put in place the plans and procedures.

You’ll Learn How To:
• Correctly identify and handle hazardous materials
• Work according to site procedures and any local legislative requirements
• Environmental Duty of Care
• Relevant Legislation EPA Act, Dangerous Goods Act, EPBC Act.
• Your role within the Site Spill Plan.
• Risk Management/ Risk Reduction: Local and Global Risks
• Analysis of Sensitive areas on the spill site
• Contain and recover hazardous materials and other liquid spills

You’ll Learn Important Steps:
• Assess
• Secure Area
• Contain
• PPE/ MSDS
• Spill Clean-up Procedure for: Water, Soil, Bitumen and Concrete
• Disposal: Options for Regulated Waste, 5 Docket System
• Reporting Procedures: Hazard Analysis and
• Review Restocking

Course Duration: 2-4 Hours, Ideal For Safety, Health and Environment Departments; Site Supervisor; Emergency Response Team
No. of Attendees: 15 to 20 pp
Course Cost: $2000.00 (GST Exempt)

You’ll Learn:
• Individual environmental duty of care
• Absorbent selection criteria
• The 8 steps to respond to a spill

You’ll Learn How To:
• Handle a spill
• Select and use the right personal protective equipment
• Dispose of spent absorbent

Course Duration: 1 Hour, Ideal For All staff
No. of Attendees: up to 30 pp per session
Course Cost: $50pp OR min $500 per session (ex GST)