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PUASAR025 – Undertake confined space rescue

Rescue Operations

Develop the skills to plan and carry out confined space rescues, including hazard control, casualty recovery and safe use of rescue equipment.

Course Overview

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to undertake confined space rescue operations. Participants learn to assess confined space hazards, apply risk controls, follow rescue plans and procedures, use retrieval and rescue systems, and support casualty management and recovery in line with organisational requirements. Training is practical and focuses on safe entry planning, team coordination and controlled rescue techniques in confined space conditions.

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 (up to 6 hours), including theory and assessment.

Work Placement: No work placement required

Units of Competency / Course Content

PUASAR025 – Undertake confined space rescue

Note: PUASAR022 is also a sub-unit in this course


Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for emergency response team members, safety personnel and operational workers who may be required to undertake confined space rescues within workplace or site procedures.

Course Details

Course Information

Minimum age: 18 years.
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites. Confined space entry training, gas testing, and current CPR are 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 confined space 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 confined space rescue activities, with reasonable adjustments available where appropriate.

Assessment may include knowledge questions and practical confined space rescue scenarios demonstrating hazard control, rescue equipment use, casualty recovery 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 PUASAR025 – Undertake confined space rescue. 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.