Undertake Confined Space Rescue Training (non Fire-Sector)

• Identifying confined spaces & hazards
• Risk assessments & hierarchy of hazard controls
• Australian standards & relevant legislation explained
• Roles & responsibilities of management & employees
• Rescue techniques and principles
• Tripods, VED’s & rescue equipment
• Practical rescue scenarios
• Self rescue from confined spaces
• Operation of breathing apparatus skills maintenance

On successful completion of this program, students will be awarded the following Nationally Recognised Units of Competency:

• PUASAR025 Undertake confined space rescue
• PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation

Pre-requisites:

Where this programme is delivered in a non Fire-Sector industry, FSA requires students to meet the pre-entry requirements, as listed below under FSA Entry Requirements.

Where the units are required within the Fire Sector or being applied towards a fire qualification, evidence of the below units of competency must be provided as pre-requisite requirements.

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

It is essential that the prerequisite units listed below are obtained prior to the issuance of this unit to individuals within the fire sector or the units contributing to the attainment of a fire qualification.

• PUAFIR306 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident
• PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation
• HLTAID011 Provide first aid

FSA Entry Requirements:

• USI
• Fitness to participate declaration
• Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course
• Safety footwear, long pants, long sleeves
• Students must be clean shaven, no facial hair that may affect facial seal as per Australian Standard 1715. Click here for further information
• HLTAID011 Provide first aid (must be current, as per the Code of Practice for First Aid in the Workplace)
• PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit OR MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus 

Where the student fails to provide the FSA Entry Requirements for this course, no Statement of Attainment will be issued, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance only.

Highly Recommended

Confined Space Entry competency (or verified equivalent knowledge and experience) is required before undertaking Confined Space Rescue training, even where not formally mandated by the unit.

Physical Requirements:

This course requires a high level of physical strength, stamina, and agility, with the ability to work safely in confined and hazardous environments during simulated rescues.

To successfully complete this course, you will need to be physically able to:

• Wear personal protective equipment and breathing apparatus (approx. 15kg).
• Enter and move inside confined spaces, which requires crawling, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Carry and use rescue equipment such as gas detectors, stretchers, ropes, and harnesses.
• Lift, drag, or carry simulated casualties (20–30kg mannequins) in confined conditions.
• Provide first aid, including CPR, while working in restricted environments.
• Work for extended periods in hot, noisy, low-visibility, and stressful conditions.
• Clean and stow rescue equipment after training.
• Participate in team debriefs and documentation after rescue scenarios.

Key overall physical demands

• High level of fitness and stamina – confined space entry and casualty rescue require sustained effort
• Manual handling – PPE/BA (~15kg), stretchers, tripods, rescue equipment, and casualties (20–30kg mannequins)
• Mobility and agility – crawling, stooping, kneeling in confined or awkward environments
• Strength and grip – handling rescue gear, stretchers, and BA equipment under stress
• Tolerance – heat, restricted air, low visibility, noise, and stress in confined space conditions
• Dexterity – operating detectors, harnesses, and rescue systems while gloved
• Emergency readiness – ability to exit space or adapt quickly under stress