Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNFA-0232
Version:
1
Organization's ID:
R/N0615
Organization:
U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
6 days (37 hours) + 4-hour pre-course
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Hazardous Materials Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is for students to learn how to analyze the level of fire and life safety inside and outside of occupied and unoccupied structures or facilities that handle, use, store, transport and dispose of hazardous materials. Learning is accomplished through interactive lecture, group activities and testing.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Compare processes for sharing information about the presence of risk and mitigation strategies pertinent to the manufacturing, storage, use, handling and disposal of hazardous materials in the local community
  • Given a variety of resources, students will be able to classify chemicals and identify hazards in the manufacturing, storage, use, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Demonstrate how to determine maximum allowable quantities (MAQs) of hazardous materials per control area.
  • Given hazardous materials classified as flammable/combustible liquids or gas, students will be able to apply code, regulations, and/or standards to prevent, mitigate, and control hazards.
  • Given hazardous materials that present physical hazards, students will be able to apply code, regulations, and/or standards to prevent, mitigate, and control hazards.
  • Given hazardous materials that present health hazards, students will be able to apply code, regulation, and standards to prevent, mitigate, and control hazards.
  • Judge the application of the assigned fire code to the scenario to determine code compliance and corrective actions

General Topics:

  • Hazardous materials regulations
  • Identify and classify
  • Maximum allowable quantities and control areas
  • Application of the code and control methods
  • Information sharing
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
Supplemental Materials
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