PUASAR024
Undertake Road Crash Rescue
- Nationally Recognised Certificate
- Fast Certificate Turnaround
- Experienced and Certified Instructors
- Flexible Learning Options
- Industry Validated

Course Description
The unit PUASAR024 – Undertake Road Crash Rescue – provides students with the specialised skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively perform rescues at road crash incidents. This unit is critical for emergency responders, firefighters, paramedics, and rescue personnel who may be required to manage and execute vehicle extrication and provide lifesaving support in high-pressure environments.
Throughout the course, students will learn how to assess road crash scenes, identify hazards, and safely use rescue tools and equipment to extricate individuals trapped in vehicles. Training includes managing vehicle stability, removing doors, roofs, and other structural elements, as well as working with medical teams to ensure the safe removal of victims. The course emphasises adherence to safety protocols, effective communication, and coordination with other emergency services at the scene. Students will also learn how to apply critical decision-making skills to manage dynamic and complex road crash scenarios.
This unit is essential for emergency services personnel involved in responding to vehicle accidents, particularly firefighters, rescue operators, and paramedics. It ensures that individuals are fully prepared to handle a wide range of road crash scenarios while maintaining safety for both rescuers and victims.
By completing PUASAR024, students will be equipped to undertake road crash rescues with confidence and proficiency. The unit prepares them to execute safe and efficient vehicle extrication, helping to save lives and reduce the risks associated with road crash incidents, all while adhering to industry best practices and safety standards.
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
PUASAR024
Undertake road crash rescue
Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
Course Durations
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Entry Requirements
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).
- PUASAR024 has two (2) pre-requisite unit requirements:
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and
- PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation
- This course involves intense physical activity and may not be suitable for all participants. Learners are required to demonstrate the physical capability to perform complex rescue tasks, including lifting, carrying, and operating heavy rescue equipment. Participants must have sufficient strength and fitness to:
- Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 15kg from ground level to overhead
- Work in awkward positions, often in tight or hard-to-reach spaces
- Access and operate safely at heights exceeding 2 metres
- Remain in sustained positions such as kneeling, crouching, or lying down during rescue scenarios
- Arrive in suitable attire, including comfortable long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and steel capped boots and worn during the practical sessions and assessment.
- To meet the language, literacy, numeracy and digital requirements for this course, the following is expected:
- Learning: Can follow instructions, identify hazards, complete risk assessments, and ask for clarification when needed
- Reading: Can read and interpret regulations, workplace procedures, signage, and operational instructions related to the scenarios provided and equipment use
- Writing: Can complete forms, write short notes (such as field notes or incident reports), and clearly record key details from rescue operations.
- Oral Communication: Can communicate clearly and listen carefully when receiving or giving instructions, especially in team-based, noisy, or time-sensitive situations.
- Numeracy: Can use numbers to support safe working operations, for example, calculating fall clearance distances and interpreting equipment ratings.
- Digital Literacy: You can use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, or access learning resources.
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
This certificate does not require renewal
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
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.
Assessment Activities
Performance tasks:
- Undertake vehicle rescue
- Undertake vehicle/industrial rescue
Documentation:
- Conceptual diagram
- Incident Report
Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must correctly complete all assessment questions.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
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