The PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation unit provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to effectively operate as a team member during rescue operations in a range of environments. This nationally recognised unit applies to workers involved in emergency response roles across mining, industrial, high-risk, and remote or extreme locations where rescue situations may occur.
What you will learn:
This course is suitable for workers who may be required to participate in rescue operations as part of their role. On completion, participants will be better equipped to contribute confidently and safely to rescue activities, support team-based response efforts, and operate in accordance with established emergency response procedures.
• Age: Participants must be a minimum of 18 years old
• Unique Student Identifier (USI): A valid USI must be provided prior to course commencement
• Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital needs (LLND): must be assessed before commencing the course you are enrolled for. You need to be confident to interpret safety instructions, complete documentation and communicate directly and using radios
• Identification: Official photo identification will need to be presented on the day of your course
The PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation unit is suitable for individuals who are required to participate in rescue operations as part of their role in mining, resources, emergency response, medical, safety or operational teams.
This course is ideal for:
Suitable for:
Completing the PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation course provides participants with critical safety and rescue competencies valued across multiple industries and strengthens the capability to respond safely and effectively to rescue situations in high‑risk environments.
Key benefits include:
The PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation unit supports pathways into operational rescue roles across mining, resources, emergency response, medical and safety teams, as well as broader production and infrastructure environments.
Roles that this unit may be relevant to:
Industry sectors where this unit may be relevant to:
On completing PUASAR022 – Participate in a rescue operation, students will be able to:
This course includes the following nationally recognised unit(s) of competency:
It may be delivered individually or as part of a qualification or skill set
Qualifications that include this unit are:
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| PUASAR022 | Participate in a rescue operation |
FIRE SECTOR – It is essential that the prerequisite units listed below are obtained prior to the issuance of this unit to individuals within the fire sector or the units contributing to the attainment of a fire qualification.
The following methods will be used to assess competency for PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation:
The PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation unit is a nationally recognised competency, accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Successful participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for National Training Register – PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation issued by an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) upon demonstrating competency in all assessment requirements.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training materials will be provided on the day of your course.
Our Forrestdale Training Facility has a compact kitchen area with an automated tea/coffee machine.
• A fridge and microwave are provided for participants to store and heat their own snacks/meals.
• A vending machine is stocked with quick snacks, healthy options and bottled/canned drinks.
• Alternatively, there are a variety of food outlets and cafes close by. We recommend purchasing before your course starts as businesses may change advertised operating hours without notice.
Courses include practical demonstrations and assessments that all participants are required to be involved in.
All participants are required to wear:
We also encourage you to dress accordingly for weather conditions and suggest the following items:
On the day of your course, you will be required to provide official photo identification on arrival at our Forrestdale Training Centre or other training locations.
Expired identification will not be accepted.
The PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation unit requires a high level of physical fitness and capacity to manage the strenuous practical tasks involved in emergency response.
Students must be physically capable of completing individual rescue tasks autonomously and as part of a team in simulated and real locations:
• We will capture training, demonstrations and assessment by taking photographs or video or sound recordings.
• We will include in our enrolment package to you a photographic/media consent form which details the collection and use of your personal image in any way by Risk Management Training Solutions Pty Ltd (RMTS) for print and digital communications, publications, productions or presentations as well as for identification purposes and as evidence of participation and assessment activity.
• Your completed consent form will be placed on file and retained by RMTS. We will also advise you in this form on how you can withdraw your consent.
Exact daily schedules—including start and finish times, break periods, and assessment windows—will be provided upon completion of enrolment, allowing us to tailor information to your specific training group and location.
RMTS trainers and assessors deliver a blend of supervised learning, theoretical assessment activities, and realistic scenario‑based training to ensure learners can confidently apply their skills in real‑world environments. Each training day is structured to balance knowledge development with hands‑on practice, including multiple opportunities to participate in realistic simulations and skill‑building exercises.
This course is delivered at a range of workplaces and training sites to provide realistic, industry-specific learning environments. See our locations below:
Experience dynamic learning at Forrestdale, Perth with great facilities in a great location
The cost of the PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation unit reflects the high level of industry expertise, resources, and workplace-based training provided.
| Title | Fee |
| Full Fee1 | $390 |
| Location | Please request course fees for your workplace or onsite delivery |
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