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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.
DURATION 2 days
LOCATIONS Perth, Melbourne, Darwin and Onsite
LEARNING OUTCOMES The expected learning outcomes for this Nationally Recognised Training unit are: 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
TRAINING STANDARD PRE-REQUISITES 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 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 listed below. MSMPER205 Enter confined space OR equivalent PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit OR equivalent OR an AMSA Certificate of Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting. All certifications must have been attained no more than 4 years prior to date of training. RECOMMENDED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE In order for ERGT to deliver the training and assessment in the time-frame specified for this course, it is desirable (but not mandatory) that trainees come to the course with a specific range of skills and knowledge as listed: Skills these individuals will have includes; - operate atmospheric monitoring equipment - operation of isolation systems - operate self-contained breathing apparatus and / or airline equipment - purging and ventilation in accordance with national standards Knowledge these individuals have includes; - Australian Standard (AS) 2865-2009 Confined spaces - lock, tag out and isolation procedures - organisational procedures for cleaning and discarding equipment in terms of environmental management and sustainability - potential occupational hazards and control measures - procedures for atmospheric monitoring - selection, use and maintenance of respiratory devices MEDICAL & HEALTH STANDARDS A medical certificate is not required for this course; however 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 adjustment.
ADDITIONAL Please read the attached AS/NZ 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.
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.
Upon successful completion of the training and assessment requirements on this course ERGT Australia (RTO 2534) will provide learners with the following Statement of Attainment: PUASAR025A Undertake confined space rescue