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RIIERR308E – Extricate and transport people involved in incidents

Rescue Operations

Develop the skills to safely extricate and move casualties, using correct techniques and equipment to reduce risk to the casualty and team.

Course Overview

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to extricate and transport people involved in incidents. Participants learn to assess scene hazards, apply controls, use appropriate extrication and casualty movement techniques, select and use equipment safely, and support casualty care and communication in line with workplace procedures. Training focuses on safe manual handling, teamwork and controlled casualty movement in operational incident scenarios.

Key Details

Delivery: Face-to-face (theory + practical) or workplace-based delivery for group bookings (where suitable)

Start / Intake Information: Regular intakes are available. Contact Health Security Education for upcoming course dates.

Schedule / Time Commitment: Allow up to 1 day, including theory, practical activities and assessment (delivery dependent).

Work Placement: No work placement required

Units of Competency / Course Content

RIIERR308E – Extricate and transport people involved in incidents


Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for emergency response teams, site responders, supervisors and personnel who may be required to assist with extrication and casualty transport under workplace procedures.

Course Details

Delivery ModeFace to face
National RecognisedYes
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Course Information

Minimum age: 18 years.
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites. Current CPR is recommended and may be required by employers or site procedures.
Language, literacy and numeracy: All learners complete an LLN assessment. Support is available where required.
PPE / equipment / IT access: PPE suitable for practical rescue activities is required. A device with internet access is required if online learning is included.
Workplace or site access requirements: Participants must be physically capable of completing practical extrication and transport activities, with reasonable adjustments available where appropriate.

Assessment may include knowledge questions and practical scenarios demonstrating safe extrication, casualty movement techniques, equipment use and communication aligned to the unit outcomes.

On successful completion, participants will be issued a Statement of Attainment by Health Security Education (RTO #40907) for RIIERR308E – Extricate and transport people involved in incidents. A valid USI is required prior to certification issue.

Course fees include training, assessment and (where applicable) issuance of certification for participants who successfully meet competency requirements.
Course fees may not include personal PPE, travel, onsite delivery travel costs, replacement certificates, or additional resources unless stated.

Funding and subsidies: Where applicable, funding or subsidies may be available for eligible participants.
Payment terms: Payment is required prior to course commencement unless otherwise arranged.
Refunds and withdrawals: Refunds are managed in accordance with Health Security Education’s Fees and Refunds Policy. Written notice is required to withdraw.

Trainer support is available throughout the course. Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support and wellbeing support are available on request. Health Security Education provides a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment.
Participants must follow trainer instructions and use equipment safely. Reasonable adjustment is available where appropriate.
USI: A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required prior to the issuance of nationally recognised certification.
Policies and processes (including Complaints & Appeals) are available via the Student Handbook.

Credit Transfer: Available for equivalent completed units where a valid and current Statement of Attainment is provided.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): May be available for learners who can provide evidence of current competence.
Pathways: This unit may support entry into further training pathways in health, community services, emergency response, workplace safety, or related outcomes, depending on learner goals and packaging rules.