Road Crash Rescue Training

Course Overview

Our nationally recognised road crash rescue training course is designed for anyone who may be required to perform a rescue of trapped persons in motor vehicles, industrial settings or machinery in the workplace.

This training course develops the skills of trainees to complete a complex extrication of a casualty involved in a road or industrial accident.

Various road accident rescue equipment can be covered depending on availability on site and the complexity of equipment at the site.

Capabilities and course subjects will be completely tailored to the requirements of the work site. Subjects covered will depend upon the types of capabilities requested.

Following the training course, trainees shall be capable of responding to and controlling various motor vehicle, machinery and plant emergencies.

Course Outline

• Vehicle and machinery construction
• Road crash rescue hazards
• Road crash rescue equipment
• Road crash rescue team formation
• Vehicle stabilisation
• Car identification
• Heavy vehicle rescue techniques
• Airbags and battery isolation
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Rescue team ethos and ideals
• Patient handling
• Rapid casualty access
• Vehicle extrication (cutters, spreaders, rams, airbags etc.)
• Safety Officer and Team Leader roles and responsibilities
• This course has a 75% practical component. Practical scenarios will be devised from the above course modules and will be tailored to the requirements of the work site.

Course Inclusions

• Training conducted by an experienced emergency services instructor with strong knowledge of relevant legislation and Australian Standards
• Practical hands-on training tailored to the requirements of the worksite
• Recommendations and advice for specialised PPE and equipment for a particular workplace.

Mandatory Prerequisites

Participants must hold the following prerequisite unit:

• Provide first aid (HLTAID011)

Participants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills

• Have the ability to read and write English

• Arrive in suitable attire, including long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and steel capped boots

• Meet all prerequisite requirements for this course.