Core CBRN training

The course on Clandestine Laboratory and Illicit Drug Sample Analysis offers comprehensive knowledge concerning the chemistry of widely encountered illicit drugs. Participants will delve into drug synthesis processes and will gain practical experience in preparing samples for analysis using advanced gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) techniques. The curriculum combines lectures with practical sessions where attendees will engage in synthesizing small batches of drugs under strictly controlled conditions, facilitating the collection and analysis of samples. This practical approach helps in identifying precursors, intermediate reagents, and degradation products specific to various synthetic pathways. Additionally, participants will be trained to utilize existing GC-MS databases for verification purposes. The course is conducted in English over an 80-hour duration at either the Core CBRN Training Facility or alternative licensed locations. A certification from Core CBRN International is awarded upon completion.

The Clandestine Laboratory Sampling and Illicit Drug Handling course offered by CORE CBRN INTERNATIONAL is an extensive training program designed for first responders including police, civil defense, and military personnel. Over the duration of approximately 80 hours, participants are trained in the methodologies of safely collecting chemical, biological, radiological, and environmental samples in hazardous conditions. The training encompasses theoretical and practical exercises, focusing on evidence collection, recording, and ensuring the chain-of-custody is maintained. Participants are expected to have completed the Core CBRN International Illicit Drugs Foundation Course and possess medical clearance to operate using Personal Protective Equipment. The course can be conducted at a preferred location or at the Hiddingen Test Center in Germany, utilizing either the client's equipment or the Core CBRN Sampling Kit.

This five-day intensive course is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of managing incidents involving clandestine laboratories. The curriculum includes detailed instruction on planning and executing command and control procedures in response to laboratories that handle illicit drugs, explosives, and CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) materials. Upon completion, participants will have enhanced their decision-making abilities in mitigating the outcomes of such incidents and implementing safety measures. The course methodology includes a series of table-top exercises focusing on planning and command procedures, with potential outdoor exercises depending on client needs. It is targeted towards military personnel, police officers, emergency responders, medical personnel, civil servants in relevant organizations, and safety and security staff, requiring participants to have completed the Core CBRN International Illicit Drugs Foundation Course. It is conducted in English at the client’s location or at the Hiddingen Test Center in Germany.

The Illicit Drugs Foundation Course is a comprehensive, two-day training offered in English, designed to equip participants with a thorough understanding of illicit drugs. This program covers the hazards associated with various classes of drugs and explores frequently encountered synthetic routes. The course employs a structured, classroom-based methodology, utilizing a series of progressive lectures to build a foundational knowledge. With a focus on small class sizes, many instructors ensure personalized attention, fostering effective learning. This course is accessible to military personnel, law enforcement, emergency first responders, medical staff, civil servants in related international organizations, and safety and security officers, among others. Held at the client’s preferred location or at the Hiddingen Test Center in Germany, it is a prerequisite for advanced practitioner-level training. Upon completion, participants receive the Core CBRN International Illicit Drugs Foundation Certificate.