RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue
This nationally recognised qualification is designed to develop the skills of individuals seeking to excel in Emergency Response Team (ERT) roles. It is ideal for team members working within the mining, resources, and construction industries.
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The RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue is the nationally recognised and industry-preferred qualification for individuals working as Emergency Response Team (ERT) members within the resources and infrastructure sectors.
This qualification reflects the role of personnel who perform a broad range of skilled emergency response tasks in various high-risk environments. It is designed for individuals who use discretion and judgment in selecting equipment, services, or implementing contingency measures during emergency situations.
This course develops the knowledge and practical skills required to respond effectively to incidents such as fires, hazardous materials spills, road crash rescues, and confined space emergencies. It is ideal for current or aspiring ERT personnel employed in the mining, resources, construction, or related industries.
Successful completion of this qualification supports employment outcomes in roles such as:
- Emergency Response and Rescue Technician
- Mine Emergency Responder
- Industrial Firefighter
This qualification meets national standards and is essential for those seeking to work in emergency response and rescue roles within Australia’s mining and resources sector.
The RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue consists of 14 units of competency: 5 core units and 9 elective units, selected to align with the student’s current or intended work environment in accordance with the training package requirements.
Core Units:
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
Elective Units:
PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation
PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
PUAFIR306 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident
PUASAR024 Undertake road crash rescue
PUASAR025 Undertake confined space rescue
PUASAR032 Undertake vertical rescue
RIIERR201E Conduct fire team operations
RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents
PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
Upon successful completion of all units, students will receive a Testamur for the RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue. This qualification, along with any Statement of Attainment issued for partial completion, does not have a formal expiry date. However, ongoing industry requirements may recommend periodic refresher training every 2 to 5 years, depending on the individual’s experience, job role, and currency of skills. Where applicable, refresher training for specific units of competency can be undertaken through Parabellum International Training (RTO 51786) and booked as individual short courses.
To enrol in the RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue, students must meet the following entry requirements:
- Provide a government-issued photo identification (e.g. driver’s licence, passport) at the time of enrolment.
- Hold a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI). This is a mandatory requirement for issuing nationally recognised qualifications in Australia.
- Complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Literacy (LLND) assessment at a minimum of Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 2 prior to course commencement. This assessment helps determine whether additional learning support is required to successfully complete the qualification.
- Complete a Health and Fitness Declaration. Students are required to declare any medical condition(s) that may prevent or limit their ability to safely and fully participate in all units of the course.
Students must also possess the following:
- Approximately 12 months industry experience.
- Possess a Laptop/Tablet which they are able to bring with them on training day.
- Students must have a reasonable level of physical fitness and be capable of lifting and carrying loads of at least 20 kilograms, working in confined spaces, and performing physically demanding emergency response tasks as part of the practical training and assessment requirements.
- Can climb stairs and ladders whilst carrying a load
- Can manage the mental and physical effects of a fear of heights
- Be clean shaven as per AS1715
- Communicate in a clear manner with others
- Read and Record measurements
- Record information legibly
- Read and comply with work instructions and specifications
- Wear long pants, long sleeved shirt, safety boots, safety glasses and sun protection on face-to-face training days
For further information or enquiries regarding course entry requirements, please contact Parabellum International Training at training@parabellum.com.au.
Please review the prerequisites for the specific units listed below:
- PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
Prerequisite Unit: PUAFIR210 Prevent Injury - PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
Prerequisite Unit: PUAFIR210 Prevent injury - PUAFIR324 Render hazardous materials incidents safe
Prerequisite Unit: PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit - PUAFIR306 Identify, detect, and monitor hazardous materials at an incident
Prerequisite Unit: PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit - PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation
Prerequisite Unit: HLTAID011 Provide First Aid - PUASAR025 Undertake confined space rescue
Prerequisite Units:- PUAFIR306 Identify, detect, and monitor hazardous materials at an incident
- PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation
All prerequisite units will be delivered during the course in the required sequence to ensure compliance with prerequisite requirements.
The course is delivered by both theoretical and practical components and the units are taught by our expert trainers who have current and up to date experience with the fire and emergency response and rescue industry.
There is a combination of online self-paced learning and completion of assessments as well as face to face classroom theory and practical scenario activities assessments.
Students who successfully complete all assessment requirements of the course will be awarded the nationally recognised RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue Testamur, accompanied by a Record of Results detailing the units of competency achieved, such as:
- 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
- PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation
- PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
- PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
- PUAFIR324 Render hazardous materials incidents safe
- PUAFIR306 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident
- PUAFIR308 Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident
- PUAFIR203 Respond to urban fire
- RIIERR201E Conduct fire teams operations
- RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents
- PUASAR025 Undertake confined space rescue
- PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain, and test response equipment
- PUASAR024 Undertake road crash rescue
- PUASAR032 Undertake vertical rescue
Please note: Parabellum International Training’s RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue course includes training in a total of 18 units. However, in accordance with the qualification packaging rules, only 14 units of competency will be listed on the Testamur (comprising 5 core units and 9 elective units).
In addition to the Testamur and Record of Results, students may also receive a Statement of Attainment for units completed outside of the qualification packaging requirements, depending on workplace needs or specific enrolment arrangements.
Additional units of competency that may be delivered and assessed include:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
- PUAFIR308 Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident
- PUAFIR324 Render hazardous materials incidents safe
- PUAFIR203 Respond to urban fire
These units will appear on a Statement of Attainment if they are successfully completed but are not included as part of the 14 units listed on the Testamur.
To express your interest or enquire about upcoming availability, please contact our team at training@parabellum.com.au
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