Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue
Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue
RII30719
BFA6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 23/03/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 12/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 08/07/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of emergency response and rescue team members working in the resources and infrastructure industries, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts, which involve some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements that apply to emergency response and rescue work, including in underground coal mining, vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.Total number of units = fourteen (14)
- five (5) core units plus
- nine (9) elective units, of which:
- at least one (1) must be chosen from Group A
- at least five (5) must be chosen from Group B, of which at least two (2) must be coded RIIERR
- at least one (1) must be chosen from Group C
- up to two (2) may be chosen from the electives listed below, elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
The elective bank contains both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the resources and infrastructure industry. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements.
There are prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBM86 | RIIRIS301E | Apply risk management processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WH099 | RIICOM201D | Communicate in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCD29 | HLTAID014 | Provide Advanced First Aid | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBN15 | RIIERR301E | Respond to work site incidents | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH750 | RIIWHS201D | Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH616 | RIIQUA201D | Maintain and monitor site quality standards | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAX71 | PUASAR022 | Participate in a rescue operation | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
At least five (5) units must be chosen from Group B, of which at least two (2) must be coded RIIERR.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXM23 | PMAWHS211 | Prepare equipment for emergency response | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ15 | PUAEQU001 | Prepare, maintain and test response equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZD6 | RII30715 | Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
Traineeships and Apprenticeships