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Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue (RII30719)

Certifications

Train for emergency response roles with skills in incident management, rescue readiness and coordinated emergency care.

Course Overview


This qualification supports workers who are part of an emergency response team, particularly in mining and quarrying contexts. You’ll develop competence in emergency response, communication, risk control and rescue readiness. Electives allow alignment to the workplace emergency response scope.

Key Details

  • Apply structured approaches to emergency response and incident management
  • Use communications and risk control principles in high-consequence situations
  • Maintain response readiness, equipment and personal safety standards
  • Provide emergency care within scope and organisational procedures
  • Respond to local emergencies and incidents using planned response methods

Units of Competency / Course Content

Core units

  • HLTAID014 – Provide Advanced First Aid
  • RIICOM201D – Communicate in the workplace
  • RIIERR301E – Respond to work site incidents
  • RIIRIS301E – Apply risk management processes
  • RIIWHS201D – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

Elective units

This qualification requires 9 electives with group rules. The list below is a compliant, common ‘mine ER + rescue’ elective set.

  • RIIQUA201D – Maintain and monitor site quality standards
  • HLTAID011 – Provide first aid
  • PUAEME001 – Provide emergency care
  • PUAFIR210 – Prevent injury
  • RIIERR201E – Conduct local risk control
  • RIIERR203E – Escape a hazardous area
  • RIIERR302E – Respond to local emergencies and incidents
  • RIIERR303E – Respond to mine and quarry emergencies
  • PUAEQU001 – Prepare, maintain and test response equipment

Course Details

Course Information

Be at least 18 years of age (recommended for workplace-based programs)
Basic literacy and numeracy to complete workplace documentation
Suitable PPE for practical sessions (where applicable)

Workplace or simulated practical tasks
Knowledge checks and short-answer questions
Projects/portfolios (as required)
Trainer observations and third-party reports (where applicable)

On successful completion, participants will be issued the RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue by Health Security Education (RTO #40907) and 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.