Undertake Confined Space Rescue (UCSR)

DURATION:
2 days

LOCATIONS: Perth, Darwin & Melbourne
 
PRE-REQUISITES (attained within 4 years of training):
The following pre-requisites apply to fire sector specific participants, but do not apply to oil & gas emergency response team participants.
- PUASAR022A Participate in a rescue operation
- PUAFIR316 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident
ERGT REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
- MSMPER205 Enter confined space OR equivalent
- PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open OR equivalent OR an AMSA Certificate of Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

DESCRIPTION:
Following a confined space rescue theory session, course participants will undertake practical activities as team members in a confined space rescue. The team will conduct rescue plan rehearsals for different simulated confined spaces, some of which will be planned by participants in groups. This will be followed by simulated call-out practical activities based on the rehearsed rescue plans. The simulated confined space vessels have come from actual work locations but have been modified for the training environment to allow safe access.

ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCY: 
PUASAR025A Undertake confined space rescue 

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

SKILLS MAINTENANCE

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

Upon successful completion trainees will be issued with a:
- Statement of Attainment in PUASAR025A Undertake confined space rescue

(Prepare for confined space rescue operation, assess and manage confined space/trench rescue, determine location and condition of casualties, gain entry to confined space, remove casualties, and conclude rescue operations.)

STRUCTURE & ASSESSMENT

using specialised equipment. 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, oral &/or written assessment & practical exercises.