Threat Response

Mail Bomb Recognition Training

About the Course

Mail Bomb Recognition Training - WorkSafe Secure

Mail Bomb Recognition is the training accreditation suitable for people who are required to recognise suspect mail items.

Our 3-hour course provides a mechanism to recognize whether a mail item is suspected to be an improvised explosive device, or not. Mail Bomb Recognition training course focuses on key areas including:

Procedures - Have dedicated procedures in place to manage suspected mail bomb incidents
Training - Undertake training to identify the mail bomb recognition points
Assistance - Have on hand and use the recognition checklist
Safety - Follow response safety precautions appropriate to the situation and seek assistance

Who Should Attend

This course is for individuals who may be exposed to, or responsible for handling, screening, or responding to mail and parcel deliveries. It is particularly relevant to mailroom and reception staff, corporate and government administrators, security officers, facility managers, council employees handling incoming mail, and personnel in critical infrastructure, logistics, or transport roles.

Course Description

WorkSafe Connect offers Federal Bureau of Investigation guidelines for assessment of recognition points and subsequent Australian Federal Police courses of action in response to mail bombs.

By the end of the Mail Bomb Recognition course, participants will have a greater knowledge and understanding of the key mail bomb recognition procedures and best practices, including knowledge relating to:

Postal devices
Categories
Functioning principles
Design options
FBI recognition points
AFP safety precautions
Recognition checklist
Suspect hazardous substance exposure
Golden rule

Course Delivery Options

Training will be conducted by one of our highly experienced trainer assessors.

Practical and theoretical activities drive the training experience to ensure that the training is engaging, interesting and relevant with the following training tools used:

Case studies
Demonstrations
Discussions
Scenario interaction

WorkSafe Connect offers this course in the following formats:

Face to Face – Public Courses (Brisbane and Townsville)
Face to Face – Onsite (at your site / workplace)
Virtual – Video – Led Instructor Based Training (live)

If you would like to discuss delivery options in more detail, then please get in contact with us.

Accreditation

To complete the course, students must successfully complete assessments which are all completed during the course – no assessment activities need to be completed prior to or post the training course.

Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive a Statement of Completion.

If you have any questions regarding which WorkSafe Secure course is most suitable for you then please get in touch with a member of the WorkSafe Connect team today.

Certificate delivery:

Courses at our facilities: Certificates are issued on the day, with digital copies emailed to participants and employers (if applicable) the following business day.
Courses at client sites: Certificates are issued within 7 business days, with digital copies emailed to participants and employers.

Course Entry Requirements

If any additional learning support is required (e.g. with language, literacy or numeracy), please notify our Operations team prior to the course or speak with your trainer on the day —we’re here to help.

What to Bring

Your USI (Unique Student Identifier) – click here for more info
Comfortable, practical clothing is recommended (long pants or shorts and a sleeved shirt or t-shirt).
No PPE/high-vis required
Closed-in shoes
All course materials are provided