Overview
This course provides participants working as part of an Emergency Response Team with the skills and knowledge to undertake rescues from confined spaces.
This course involves the rescue of casualties from enclosed spaces either vertically or horizontally. Basic equipment used to carry out these rescues include breathing apparatus, rescue stretchers and working at height systems. Participants will be required to enter and work within confined areas, while wearing breathing apparatus. You will also be required to operate in situations that involve being close to exposed edges and/or being suspended in harnesses for short periods.
Whilst there is no set physical standard to attend the course, it can be physically demanding as it involves the rescue of a casualties weighing approximately 70kgs in tight spaces, therefore, participants should be physically fit. As the course requires the use of breathing apparatus, participants will be required to be clean shaven to participate in the course.
Learning outcomes
The course covers the following:
- Selection, use and maintenance of confined space rescue equipment
- Scene assessment and management
- Determine location and condition of casualties
- Entry procedures including atmospheric monitoring, ventilation, and respiratory protection equipment
- The steps and techniques in carrying out a rescue
- Casualty removal
- Equipment maintenance procedures
- Operational debriefing and completion of documentation
Entry Requirements
Participants must:
- Be clean shaven to ensure facial seal of respirators as per AS/NZS 1715
- Provide photo I.D on entry
- Unless exempt, provide a verifiable USI number
- Be physically fit and healthy with capacity to perform manual tasks
- Be able to read, write, communicate orally, and understand and interpret complex information and situations
- Interact with others and work under pressure
- Dress appropriately i.e., long sleeve, long pants or overalls, safety boots/closed in shoes, safety glasses
Please ensure you read our Student Handbook for further information on our policies, procedures, terms, and program conditions.
SDS is committed to identifying and supporting the language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) needs of all learners. Where required, SDS may conduct an LLND assessment prior to training to determine whether any additional support or reasonable adjustment is needed.
Participants are encouraged to advise the training team at any time if they believe they may require learning support so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Delivery method
This course is delivered over two (2) days and consists of classroom-based theory learning with practical based activities.
Assessments
Assessment includes written and/or multiple-choice knowledge assessment and practical based skills assessments.
Completion
On successful completion participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for:
- PUASAR025 Undertake confined space rescue
- PUAFIR306 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident (if required)
- RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
- RIIERR301E Respond to work site incidents
- RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Skills maintenance
There is no legislated expiry for this unit, industry best practice recommends refresher training every two (2) years to maintain competence and familiarity with current standards and procedures.
