Overview
The RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue prepares participants to operate as competent members of an Emergency Response Team (ERT) in high-risk industrial environments.
This qualification develops practical, job-ready skills to respond to live fire incidents, perform rescues, operate breathing apparatus, manage hazardous materials (HAZMAT) situations, and control emergency scenes in line with Australian WHS requirements and site emergency procedures.
This course is fast-paced and physically demanding. Participants will undertake live firefighting activities while wearing heavy personal protective clothing (PPC), lift and carry rescue equipment, rescue casualties weighing approximately 70 kg in confined and restricted spaces, work at heights, and descend ropes from heights of up to 10 metres. A good level of physical fitness, including arm, leg, and core strength, is essential.
Learning outcomes
This qualification requires successful completion of 14 units of competency consisting of 5 core units and 9 elective units.
The elective units have been selected based on industry requirements.
Core Units
- HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
- RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
- RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
- RIIERR301E Respond to work site incidents
- RIIRIS301E Apply risk management processes
Elective Units
- PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation
- RIIERR201E Conduct fire team operations
- RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents
- PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
- PUASAR024 Undertake road crash rescue
- PUASAR025 Undertake confined space rescue
- PUASAR032 Undertake vertical rescue
- PUAFIR324 Render hazardous materials incidents safe
- PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain, and test response equipment
Additional Units Delivered and Assessed
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
- PUAFIR306 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident
- PUAFIR308 Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident
Entry Requirements
Participants must:
- Complete the designated online pre-course learning module(s) prior to attending the face-to-face training and assessment session
- The pre-course learning provides essential underpinning knowledge required for successful participation in classroom and practical activities
- Participants must have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a stable internet connection to complete the pre-course online learning
- Basic computer literacy is required, including the ability to navigate online learning platforms and submit assessments electronically
- Provide photo I.D on entry
- Unless exempt, provide a verifiable USI number
- Be physically fit and healthy with capacity to perform physically demanding tasks
- Be clean shaven to ensure facial seal of respirators as per AS/NZS 1715
- 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
- Be physically able to kneel and perform CPR on the floor, uninterrupted for at least 2 minutes on a number of occasions
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 seventeen (17) days and consists of classroom-based theory learning with practical based activities.
Self-Paced Online Learning
Prior to attending the classroom-based sessions, participants will be required to undertake pre course learning and successfully complete an online multiple-choice assessment. The estimated time to complete the online component is approximately 8 hours.
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 qualification in:
- RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue
Skills maintenance
There is no legislated expiry for this qualification, industry best practice recommends refresher training every two (2) years to maintain competence and familiarity with current standards and procedures.














