PUASAR025 – UNDERTAKE CONFINED SPACE RESCUE (Non-Fire Sector)
PUASAR025 – UNDERTAKE CONFINED SPACE RESCUE (Non-Fire Sector)
COURSE SUMMARY
PUASAR025 – Undertake Confined Space Rescue is designed for the non-fire sector and is tailored to a learner cohort with current confined space, gas testing and breathing apparatus experience and assumes a certain level of competency.
The course applies to individuals who may be required to undertake rescues in confined spaces, either as a member of a single organisation or as part of a team involving multiple organisations.
Furthermore, it is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to respond to emergency situations within confined spaces; determine what hazards may exist within the space and control the risks; how to implement a confined space rescue plan and extricate a casualty whilst minimising further injury to the casualty, self and others.
The unit is typically performed by personnel from emergency services and/or volunteer organisations or organisations where confined space work is undertaken. This unit is also targeted for those who are working in a mine rescue unit working as part of an Emergency Rescue Team.
COURSE CONTENT
- Prepare for confined space rescue operation
- Assess & manage confined space rescue
- Determine location and condition of casualties
- Gain entry to confined space
- Remove casualties
- Conclude rescue operations
PROVIDER OF TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by ERT Rescue Group Pty Ltd.
Important information prior to enrolment
UNIT BEING DELIVERED
The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au
- PUASAR025 – Undertake Confined Space Rescue
RECERTIFICATION
Participants are required to re-certify every 2 years from their completion date to maintain currency.
COURSE DELIVERY
This course will be delivered in the workplace or at an ERT Rescue Group Pty Ltd training facility.
COURSE DURATION (FACE TO FACE)
- Face to Face – 10 hours (minimum) – full face to face course
- Refresher training – 6 hours (minimum) – conditions apply for this option, for example, you will need to provide previous current certificates
WORK PLACEMENT ARRANGEMENTS
No work placement arrangements will be required as part of this course
LEARNERS RIGHTS, RESPONSBILITIES AND SUPPORT, INCLUDING COMPLAINTS
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
COURSE FEES AND PAYMENTS
- Please refer to our booking calendar for individual course fees
- Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook
- Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Psychological* and physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstrations for this course, such as the undertaking of the requirements to safely enter, work in and exit a confined space wearing appropriate PPE. This may involve climbing up, down, through or under structures or confined spaces, being suspended, wearing harnesses and other relevant PPE, dragging and lifting in confined and restricted environments in dark, low light or smoke-filled areas. Participants will need sufficient physical ability to lift 15kg from ground to overhead and access heights above 2m.
- This training is very physical. You will be ascending ropes and hanging in harnesses for extended periods in order to conduct rescues. If you do not possess the fitness/strength to climb towers, and other structures under your own strength, you will be unable to demonstrate the competence required for this program.
- Protective non-slip footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions and assessment.
- Language, literacy and numeracy requirements – students must be able to read and correctly interpret required documentation relevant to the confined space entry, speak clearly and unambiguously in English, explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues and understand the permit requirements. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing any required reports. Numeracy is required to the level of being able to correctly differentiate between high and low pressures and temperatures, voltages or masses and interpret gas test/monitoring results.
*Safe Work Australia notes “Working in a confined space may impose physiological and psychological demands over and above those encountered in a normal working environment. Consideration should be given to a worker’s:
- physical ability;
- ability to work in a restrictive space (for example claustrophobia) and ability to wear the PPE required to do the work (for example respirators).”
Code of Practice – Confined Spaces, December 2011 p 14.
PREREQUISITES
- Participants must be clean shaven and no facial hair that may affect facial seal as per Australian Standard 1715
- MSMWHS216 – Operate Breathing Apparatus or PUAFIR207 – Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit
- Current First Aid Certificate – HLTAID003 – Provide First Aid or HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
- RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces and have experience working in and around confined spaces or similar
- Ability to lift 15kg rom the ground to overhead and work at heights above 2m
- Not claustrophobic
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE COURSE?
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.
ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES
Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include:
Practical scenarios – The assessor must observe the following practical scenarios:
Respond to two (2) simulated scenarios to undertake confined space rescues demonstrating:
- Identifying unacceptable risk using the acceptability/ unacceptability criteria
- Working with others to determine risk controls
- Assessing and determining the consequences and likelihood of potential risk
- Controlling risk by selecting and implementing the most appropriate controls
- Completing reports and records about the risk assessment and treatment implementation
- Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during activities
During the above, the candidate must:
- Locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant
- Implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for conducting local risk control
- Undertake confined space rescue effectively with others
- Communicate with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities
- Complete the tasks in line with Federal. State/Territory regulations, codes of practice and other National workplace or site procedures.
Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.
*Please note that ERT Fire & Rescue supplies all equipment necessary for you to undertake your training. ERT Fire & Rescue always recommend and encourage you to bring along your own equipment. Trainee’s must wear appropriate clothing that will get dirty and enclosed footwear is essential.
ERT Fire & Rescue can provide tailored on-site workplace training. Please contact our office on 0267 621 754 for a quote.
