UNITS OF COMPETENCY This confined space course is comprised of three units of competency, delivered and assessed in sequence to satisfy pre-requisite requirements. PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation. This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to participate in rescue operations as a member of a rescue team; it underpins specialist rescue operations. This training covers a wide range of rescue and environmental situations which may incorporate industrial, rural, bush, and extreme environmental conditions — including work in confined spaces such as tanks, vessels, pits, and tunnels across construction, mining, and industrial sites. Typically, participants performing these roles have completed induction or recruitment training and are commencing work as a member of an operational team. It is applicable to personnel from the emergency services, volunteer organisations, and associated industries where the ability to safely work in confined space rescue scenarios is required. Prepare and respond to rescue. Contribute to a risk assessment at the scene. Perform rescue. Conclude rescue operations. PUASAR025 Undertake confined space rescue This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake rescues in confined spaces as a member of a single organisation or a team involving multiple organisations. The unit applies to a range of confined space rescue situations and covers critical procedures including confined space entry, atmospheric testing, gas testing using a gas detector, breathing apparatus use, standby person responsibilities, rescue equipment deployment, and working in accordance with an issued permit. Participants gain a thorough understanding of the atmospheric hazards present in confined spaces — including how to test atmospheres and respond appropriately when hazardous conditions are detected. This knowledge is essential for anyone working in confined spaces or supporting confined space work on site. 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. RIIERR301E Respond to work site incidents This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond to work site incidents and establish forward control points in the resources and infrastructure industries. It applies to workers in operational roles across mining, construction, and resources sites who generally work in teams and carry some responsibility for the safety outcomes of others. Plan and prepare for incident response. Respond to incident. Prepare forward control point. Upon successful completion of all units, participants will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to respond to work site incidents, perform confined space rescues, and participate effectively as part of a rescue team — helping workers to stay safe in a range of emergency situations across Australia. Career Pathways Career opportunities following completion of this nationally recognised training include roles as firefighter recruits, emergency response team members, workplace safety officers, and rescue operations specialists in industries such as fire services, mining, construction, industrial operations, and emergency management across Australia. Study Pathways After completing this training, students can progress to higher-level qualifications such as the RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response & Rescue.
