Undertake Confined Space Rescue (CSR)

PUASAR025A

Confined Space Rescue

Whilst working in confined spaces is a high risk task, a rescue operation from a confined space is complex and potentially hazardous. This course provides trainees who work as part of an Emergency Response Team (ERT) the opportunity to practice in a simulated work environment that mimics a real confined space incident. Being part of an ERT includes obtaining a sound skill set which can be practically applied in real-life incidents, and trainees are equipped with the skills to assess, decide and respond to a confined space incident.

 

 

DURATION:
1 day

DESIGNED FOR:
Confined Space Rescue is designed for personnel who work as a member of an emergency response team and who would be required to affect a rescue from a confined space.

DESCRIPTION:
Following a confined space rescue theory session, course participants will participate in practical activities as team members in a confined space rescue team under the control of the instructor who will role play as team leader. The team will conduct rescue plan rehearsals for three different simulated confined spaces, two 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 are confined space vessels that have come from actual work locations but have been modified for the training environment to allow easy side access when required for participants to view internal rescue processes and as part of ERGT’s safety management system. As such the vessels are not defined confined spaces but allow for realistic simulation as a confined space work environment.

ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCY:

  • E1 Prepare for confined space rescue operation
  • E2 Assess and manage confined space/trench rescue
  • E3 Determine location and condition of casualties
  • E4 Gain entry to confined space
  • E5 Remove casualties
  • E6 Conclude rescue operations

DELIVERY METHOD:
1.5 hours of classroom theory PowerPoint presentations, including audio-visual material and group based discussion. 6.5 hours of practical components using specialised equipment in a range of simulated work scenarios for learning and assessment

 

ASSESSMENT:
Participants will be assessed using direct observation, oral and/or written questions recorded in a participant handbook, and practical exercises as appropriate.

CERTIFICATION:
On successful completion of the learning outcomes participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for PUASAR025A Undertake confined space rescue.

PREREQUISITES:

  • MSAPMOHS216 Operate breathing apparatus or PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit (awarded or RCC no more than 2 years prior to commencement of course)
  • MSAPMPER205 Enter confined space or RIIOHS202 Enter and work in confined spaces (or other relevant confined space competency) (awarded no more than 2 years prior to commencement of course)