Course Set - Advanced Rescue Training

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
• PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation has a pre-requisite requirement of HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (only if undertaking training related to the fire sector*). 
• Physical and psychological capacity to safely participate in practical training and assessment activities across a range of rescue environments, but predominantly vertical rescue. This may include activities such as entering, exiting and working in restricted and/or elevated environments; climbing, crawling, lifting, carrying or dragging equipment or simulated casualties; wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses and other rescue equipment and; operating in potentially challenging conditions (e.g. low light, confined, noisy or physically demanding environments)
• Protective slip resistant footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions and assessment.
• To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
  • Learning: Can follow instructions and apply rescue procedures to keep myself and others safe in stressful situations
  • Reading: Can read emergency signs, maps, or written instructions to help determine where to go or what action to take.
  • Writing: Can write down simple details about what happened during an emergency, like when or where something occurred.
  • Oral communication: Communicate clearly and listen carefully when receiving or giving instructions, especially in team-based, noisy, or time-sensitive situations
  • Numeracy: Can use numbers to understand distances, times, or order of steps during a rescue.
  • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources

*The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have a responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

The units have the following recommended renewal periods:

PUASAR022 - Participate in a rescue operation - Not applicable

PUASAR032 - Undertake vertical rescue- Not applicable

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Performance tasks: 

• Scenario 1 - Prepare and respond to a rescue
• Performance Task 1 - Prepare and perform a vertical rescue
• Performance Task 2 - Perform a vertical rescue with a stretcher using industrial fall arrest systems and devices

Documentation – The student must complete all documentation according to the required standard:

• Risk Assessment
• Rescue PPE and Equipment form
• Vertical Rescue Plan
• Incident Report

Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must successfully complete all assessment questions.