Chemical Biological Radiological Countermeasures Application Training

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of chemical, biological, and radiological agents and their effects on the human body and environment.
• Apply appropriate countermeasures to prevent, mitigate, or respond to CBR incidents.
• Implement decontamination procedures for personnel, equipment, and facilities.
• Analyze CBR threats and select suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) and detection instruments.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of CBR countermeasures in simulated scenarios.
• Communicate CBR risks and response protocols to team members and stakeholders.

Target Audience

This course is designed for emergency responders, security personnel, safety officers, and military or law enforcement professionals who may encounter CBR threats in their line of duty. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to enhance their skills in hazardous material response and counter-terrorism operations.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practicals are essential to develop proficiency in CBRN detection equipment operation, PPE use, decontamination procedures, and incident response coordination. These sessions allow learners to apply theoretical knowledge in realistic scenarios, ensuring they can perform critical tasks safely and effectively.

Practical Activities

• Chemical Detection Equipment Operation — Learners operate M8 paper, M9 tape, chemical agent monitors, and other detection devices in simulated chemical environments. (4h)
• Biological Sampling and Detection — Learners practice biological sample collection using swabs and collection kits, and use portable detection systems to identify biological agents. (4h)
• Radiation Survey and Monitoring — Learners use Geiger-Müller counters and scintillation detectors to perform radiation surveys, map contamination zones, and apply time-distance-shielding principles. (4h)
• PPE Donning, Doffing, and Decontamination — Learners practice donning and doffing Level A and Level B PPE, and participate in a decontamination corridor drill for personnel and equipment. (4h)
• Integrated CBRN Incident Response Exercise — Learners participate in a full-scale simulation of a CBRN incident, integrating detection, PPE, decontamination, triage, and scene management. (8h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.