Course Information
This RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue course, which was previously called Mines Rescue, covers the requirements for emergency response and rescue team members in the resources and infrastructure industries.
This training builds your confidence and equips you with the skills to manage emergencies and provide rescue and immediate patient care.
This course is ideal for:
- Individuals seeking to work as an Emergency Services Officer (ESO) in the resources sector.
- Those aspiring to become mine site paramedics.
- First responders looking to take the next step in their career.
Knowledge and Skills developed
- Communications and Stress Management
- Emergency response
- Risk Management
- Advanced First Aid Practices
- Advanced Resuscitation Including Oxygen Delivery and Advanced Airways
- Work Health and Safety Requirements
- Working in Confined Spaces
- Working at Heights
Units of Competency
(14 Units - 5 Core and 9 Electives)
Core
- HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
- RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace
- RIIERR301E Respond to work site incidents
- RIIRIS301E Apply risk management processes
- RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Electives
- PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation
- RIIERR205D Apply initial response first aid
- RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents
- PUASAR025 Undertake confined space rescue
- PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
- PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
- PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
- RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
Bonus Units
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
The Australian Resusitation Council advises that you should update your first aid every 3 year to maintain currency, they also advise that the CPR and advanced resuscitation components of this course be updated every 12 months.
Award issued:
Upon successful completion of both the theoretical and practical assessments for this nationally recognised training, students will be awarded the qualification:
- RII30719 - Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue
Course Delivery:
You can start this course at anytime
This course utilises a Mixed Mode format and requires the following:
- Online Learning Modules: these can take up to 12 months to complete, depending on your individual study commitment.
- Face-to-Face Practical Assessment: Two mandatory two-day practical assessment sessions are required.
- Practical Assessment Sessions are typically held on Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 5pm.
- Block 1 Practical Assessment Sessions are held in Melbourne and Newcastle.
- Block 2 Practical Assessment Sessions are held in Melbourne ONLY.
- Course Enrolment Window: 365 days. You have a maximum of 365 days to complete both online and practical components.
- Assessments: Submitted through our online learning portal.
- Learning Materials: Provided via our online learning portal.
- Equipment: Provided for all practical assessments.
- Student Handbook: Click here to read.
- Special Requirements:
- Perform CPR on adult and infant mannequins for at least 2 minutes each (physical activity).
- Ability to kneel on the floor for extended periods is required. If unable to do so, you may not be able to complete the course.
- Note this is a physical activity. You will be required to fit a harness correctly, wear breathing apparatus, be suspended on a safety line, climb ladders and enter structures. You will also be required to work at a height of approximately 3 metres.
- You must not have a fear of heights or confined spaces.
- Candidates must weigh less than 150kg (harness weight limits). If you weigh more that this please call us prior to booking this course.
- Wear comfortable long sleeve and long leg clothing including safety footwear suitable for the activities.
Booking Practical Assessments
You can book your practical assessment sessions after completing the corresponding online modules:
- Practical Session 1: After completing the online modules for the following units:
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
- HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
- RIIERR205D Apply initial response first aid
- PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
- RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace
- RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
- Practical Session 2: After completing the online modules for the following units:
- PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
- RIIRIS301E Apply risk management processes
- RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
- PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
- PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation
- PUASAR025 Undertake confined space rescue
- RIIERR301E Respond to work site incidents
- RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents
Prerequisite Units:
- You will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment as part of your enrolment process
- There are no additional prerequisite units
Learner Requirements
To complete this course, you will need:
- A computer or laptop with internet access.
- A web browser (like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge).
- A valid personal email address (shared addresses are not allowed). If you don't have one, consider creating a free Gmail account here.
- Access to:
- A digital camera or phone with camera facilities
- A webcam or phone with video/audio facilities
All Registered Training Organisations are required, as a mandatory part of your enrolment process, to assess your language, literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy (LLND) skills.
We administer these tests online to verify if you have the necessary skills to complete this course. If you successfully complete these tests, you will be automatically allowed to complete your enrolment and pay for your course.
If your LLND level does not meet the requirements for the course, we will contact you to discuss the steps forward depending on the level assessed. This may include additional pre-learning material or a referral to a specialist LLND service.
This course has been assessed as requiring the following LLND skill levels, which are defined by the frameworks linked below:
| Learning | Level 3 |
| Reading | Level 3 |
| Writing | Level 3 |
| Oral Communication | Level 3 |
| Numeracy | Level 3 |
| Digital | Level 2 |
For more information on how these levels are defined, please see the official documents:
As this is an online course, if you are not sure about your digital skill level you can use the quick, free Digital Literacy Self-Assessment before you make your decision to enrol.
Why 1SDO?
At 1SDO, we are dedicated to providing high-quality training and assessment. We offer a blended learning approach that combines the convenience and flexibility of online learning with the benefits of face-to-face reinforcement and practical experience. This allows you to learn at your own pace while still receiving valuable hands-on training and expert guidance from our experienced trainers.
We take pride in delivering ASQA-accredited training courses in a friendly and accessible learning environment. We understand that every learner is unique, and we are committed to providing personalised support to help you achieve your learning goals and meet the required standards in your chosen course.
Our trainers are fully qualified, approachable, and possess a diverse range of industry experience. They are passionate about adult education and strive to help you feel confident in applying the skills you learn to real-world situations.
Cost
The cost of this Emergency Response and Rescue course is $4,875.00.
- 1st payment on enrolment: $975 (non-refundable)
- 2nd payment before end of week 8: $975
- 3rd payment before end of week 16: $975
- 4th payment before end of week 24: $975
- Final payment before end of week 32: $975
All payments must be made before your certificate will be issued