Training matrix
| TRAINING NEEDED IF |
COURSE NAME |
DELIVERY METHOD |
FREQUENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| You work with potentially hazardous biological agents |
BIOHAZARD LAB PRACTICE |
On-line presentation and assessment. University of Melbourne personnel who have been declared competent will be notified by email. |
Initially, and then as required by your Department or supervisor (no University requirement to periodically retrain). |
| You transport dangerous goods (e.g. biological substances, diagnostic specimens, GMOs) by air NB “transport” includes packing, marking, labelling or completing paperwork (e.g. declarations) |
SAFE TRANSPORT OF INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES BY AIR Covers the following classes of dangerous goods:
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Training is available to University of Melbourne personnel through the Civil Aviation Academy Australasia (CAAA). |
Initially and every 2 years thereafter |
| You handle (or supervise people who handle) quarantine material in a Quarantine Approved Premise (QAP) |
QUARANTINE APPROVED PREMISE (QAP) ACCREDITED PERSON TRAINING |
Self-paced, competency-based training is delivered on-line through the Industry Working Group on Quarantine (IWGQ). A certificate is issued upon successful completion. |
Initially and every 2 years thereafter. A re-accreditation course is available for current QAP Accredited Persons. |
| You work with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) |
OGTR TRAINING Covers requirements of: Gene Technology Act and Gene Technology Regulations |
Training is delivered on an ‘as needs’ basis. Departments or research groups should contact Denise Cappai, Gene Technology and Biosafety Advisor. |
Initially, and then as required by your Department or supervisor (no University requirement to periodically retrain). |
| You work with hazards such as: - chemicals - compressed gases - lasers - radioactive substances - hazardous waste |
SPECIFIC HAZARD BASED TRAINING |
On request from the EHS Unit – see EHS website for details |
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