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Undertake Confined Space Rescue

The purpose of ERGT Australia’s Undertake Confined Space Rescue (UCSR) course is to provide personnel with the skills and knowledge to work as a member of an Emergency Response Team and who are required to conduct a rescue from a confined space. These workplaces of these trainees could include onshore and offshore locations (potentially isolated from external emergency services), and where work is undertaken that requires entry to confined spaces.

The individuals attending the course could be both new and experienced workers and hold varying levels of responsibility from team member to team leader.

Learning Outcomes

The expected learning outcomes for this Nationally Recognised Training unit PUASAR025 Undertake confined space rescue are:

  • Prepare for confined space rescue operation
  • Assess and manage confined space rescue
  • Determine location and condition of casualties
  • Gain entry to confined space
  • Remove casualties
  • Conclude rescue operations

Training Standard Pre-requisites
ERGT does not deliver this course to individuals within the fire sector, therefore pre-requisite units applicable to the fire sector are not required.

ERGT Required Skills and Knowledge
In order for ERGT to deliver the training and assessment in the time frame specified for this course, trainees are required to come to the course with a specific range of skills and knowledge. Evidence of the following must be provided to ERGT for verification prior to course commencement:

  • MSMPER205 Enter confined space OR equivalent  confined space competency
  • MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus OR equivalent breathing apparatus competency

Medical and Health Standards

A health questionnaire and declaration of fitness will be required at course registration. Please contact ERGT for any concerns regarding completion of practical training and assessment requirements and to discuss options for reasonable adjustments.

Additional Requirements
Government-issued photo identification and a valid USI are required for course registration.

Please read the AS/NZS 1715 Appendix B: Facial Seal of Respirators. You will not be able to meet competency if you do not comply with the requirements of the standard. Please contact ERGT if you require further clarification.

Structure & Assessment
This course is delivered through classroom presentations, activities and participant discussion as well as practical components within a simulated workplace environment using specialised equipment. This specialised equipment includes Spine Boards, Roll Up Stretchers and Breathing Apparatus sets. Practical activities include such as simulate call-out practical activities based on the rehearsed rescue plans using simulated confined space vessels, as well as conduct a rescue plan rehearsals for different simulated confined spaces. Trainees will demonstrate their competence through direct observation, written assessment and practical exercises.

Skills Maintenance
In alignment with industry expectations and to ensure ongoing competence and capability ERGT recommends skills maintenance be conducted every 2 years.

Authority / Regulator
Nationally Recognised Training is regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), which is the national regulator for Australia’s vocational education and training sector.

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Certifications

Upon successful completion trainees will be issued with a Statement of Attainment in:

PUASAR025 Undertake confined space rescue

Also Known as

Confined Space Rescue UCSR

Common Occupations

Crane Operator, Technician, Inspector, Operations Team Member, Maintenance Team Member, Team Leader, Leading Hand, Foreman, Apprentice, Trainee, Roustabout, Roughneck, Technician

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