Clandestine Laboratory Sampling and Illicit Drug Handling Course
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.
Aim
The aim of the Clandestine Laboratory Sampling and Illicit Drug Sample Handling course is to enable participants to analyse, plan, prepare for and collect chemical, biological, radiological and environmental samples under hazardous conditions for subsequent laboratory analysis. The course also covers evidence collection, recording and chain-of-custody procedures.
Learning objectives
Below are some, but not all, of the critical skill sets learned during this training program:
- Preparation of effective sampling and analysis plans based on earlier reconnaissance missions
- Effective sampling and materials handling from seized items.
- Field Sampling QA/QC practices
- Field equipment/personnel decontamination procedures
- Sample handling and shipment
- Data recording and chain-of-custody procedures
- Soil, solid, liquid, air/vapour and surface wipe sampling methods and equipment
- Practical sampling exercises using the Client’s sampling kit/Core CBRN Sampling Kit:
- Sample collection (team work)
- Using field detectors and observation for ideal sampling spots
- Collection of samples
Methodology
This theoretical and practical course is structured to build incrementally challenging stages where participants are closely monitored and assessed by the instructors for their safety and performance. The course can be provided either with the client’s own equipment or with the Core CBRN Sampling Kit.
Course participants
This course is open to first responders such as police, civil defence and/or military personnel.
Course prerequisites
Core CBRN International Illicit Drugs Foundation Course
Medical clearance to work in Personal Protective Equipment
Duration
80 hours (Indicative)
Location
The course takes place at the client’s preferred location or at the HiddingenTestCenter in Germany
Language proficiency
English
Certification
Core CBRN International Clandestine Laboratory Sampling and Illicit Drug Handling Certificate