Confined Space Rescue

Description

As a result of this program, participants will be able to:

• Prepare for confined space rescue operation

• Assess and manage confined space rescue

• Gain entry to confined space

• Determine location and condition of casualty

• Remove casualties

• Conclude rescue operations

Purpose

This unit of competency is targeted to candidates who are required to act as emergency workers in the event of an incident in a confined space. Participants will be equipped with skills and knowledge to undertake confined space rescue.

Entry requirements

There is no minimum standard set as a prerequisite to entry this course. However, foundation skills are required (reading, writing, oral communication, numeracy and learning.).

Assessment requirement

Candidates must succefully complete all assessment activties in order to assessed as competent.

The assessment for Confined space rescue is to be conducted using a combination of written theoretical assessment and practical assessment during simulated workbased scenarios.

The following assessment methods are to be applied to collect the required assessment evidence in accordance with training package requirements:

Performance Assessment

The candidate will be required to demonstrate their practical skills set integrated with their knowledge during practical assessment activities.

These activities are sourced from varying equipment inspection, pre-operational site checks, equipment donning and doffing and also fault finding and reporting.

Trainers will regularly challenge test candidates throughout the course on varying equipment and mark their practical checklist accordingly.

All candidates are required to take part in a practical scenario to complete the course.

While this is a group-based activity it allows all participants to show competence to undertake the activity with a holistic approach understanding all the varying roles and responsibilities.

Written Theory Assessment

The candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete the theory assessments for PUASAR025A Undertake Confined Space Rescue which comprises short answer & multiple-choice questions, these will be marked on the spot in order to provide the candidate with immediate feedback and to allow them to identify areas for further development.