PUASAR024 – UNDERTAKE ROAD CRASH RESCUE

COURSE SUMMARY

PUASAR024 – Undertake Road Crash Rescue covers the competency required to gain access to and extricate entrapped casualty/s from vehicles travelling on the road such as cars, motorcycles, buses, trucks and semi-trailers while minimising the potential for further injury and preserving the integrity of evidence.

This unit requires the responder to access entrapped casualty/s using a range of techniques and to operate specialist equipment to undertake the rescue.

This unit applies to a member of a rescue team or those who are working in a mine rescue unit working as part of an Emergency Rescue Team.

This unit may be customised to suit a range of road crash rescue incidents based on an organisational risk profile.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

COURSE CONTENT

• Prepare and respond to road crash rescue
• Establish and maintain rescue scene safety
• Manage casualties
• Remove casualties from entrapment
• Conclude road crash rescue operations

PROVIDER OF TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by ERT Rescue Group Pty Ltd.

Important information prior to enrolment

UNIT BEING DELIVERED

The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au

• PUASAR024 – Undertake Road Crash Rescue

RECERTIFICATION

Participants are required to re-certify every 2 years from their completion date to maintain currency.

COURSE DELIVERY

This course will be delivered in the workplace or at an ERT Rescue Group Pty Ltd training facility.

COURSE DURATION (FACE TO FACE)

• Face to Face – 36 hours (minimum) – full face to face course
• Refresher training – 33 hours (minimum) – conditions apply for this option, for example, you will need to provide previous current certificates

WORK PLACEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

No work placement arrangements will be required as part of this course

LEARNERS RIGHTS, RESPONSBILITIES AND SUPPORT, INCLUDING COMPLAINTS

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

COURSE FEES AND PAYMENTS

• Please refer to our booking calendar for individual course fees
• Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook
• Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Participants in road crash rescue require a level of physical ability to be able to physically gain access to and extricate entrapped casualty/s from vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, buses, trucks and semi-trailers.

PREREQUISITES

• PUAEME002C – Manage Injuries at Emergency Incident; or
• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid; and PUASAR022 – Participate in a Rescue Operation

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE COURSE?

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include:

Practical scenarios – The assessor must observe the following practical scenarios:

• Prepare and respond to road crash rescue
• Establish and maintain rescue scene safety
• Manage casualties
• Remove casualties from entrapment
• Conclude road crash rescue operations which will encompass, apply emergency care practices, apply relevant road crash rescue techniques, apply scene management procedures, undertake initial (ongoing) scene assessment, use rescue equipment in a range of situations, wear appropriate PPE, work in a multi-agency environment and work in teams

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

*Please note that ERT Fire & Rescue supplies all equipment necessary for you to undertake your training. ERT Fire & Rescue always recommend and encourage you to bring along your own equipment. Trainee’s must wear appropriate clothing that will get dirty and enclosed footwear is essential.

ERT Fire & Rescue can provide tailored on-site workplace training. Please contact our office on 0267 621 754 for a quote.