Confined Space Rescue

Course Bookings

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Course Details

Nationally recognised unit of competency

PUASAR025 Undertake Confined Space Rescue

Course duration

1-2 days (experience, competency and class size dependent)

Location

Onsite or offsite, statewide

Price

POA

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Partially funded by Keystone if eligible

Prerequisites

It is essential that the prerequisite units listed below are obtained prior to the issuance of this unit to individuals within the fire sector or the units contributing to the attainment of a fire qualification.

PUAFIR306 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident

PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation

Must be 16 years of age and possess good language, literacy and numeracy skills

What to bring

USI number (Unique Student Identifier)

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Photo ID must be provided on the first day of training

 

Biscuits, tea, coffee and drinks are provided. There are many takeaway food options nearby or feel free to bring your own lunch

 

PPE requirements – Safety boots, long pants and Hi Vis short/long sleeve shirt

Course outline

  • 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

Application

This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake rescues in confined spaces as a member of a single organisation or team involving multiple organisations.

 

A confined space is determined by the hazards associated with a set of specific circumstances and not just because work is performed in a small space. A confined space means an enclosed or partially enclosed space that

  • is not designed or intended primarily to be occupied by a person, and
  • is, or is designed or intended to be, at normal atmospheric pressure while any person is in the space, and
  • is or is likely to be a risk to health and safety from:
    • an atmosphere that does not have a safe oxygen level, or
    • contaminants, including airborne gases, vapours and dusts, that may cause injury from fire or explosion, or
    • harmful concentrations of any airborne contaminants, or engulfment.

 

The unit is applicable to a range of confined space rescue situations undertaken by personnel from the emergency services, volunteer organisations and/or organisations where confined space work is performed. Permits may be required to perform work in a confined space in various jurisdictions.

Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

The Statement of Attainment is issued by AOTA Pty Ltd RTO #91463.