PUASAR024 - Undertake Road Crash Rescue

Learn the specialised skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively perform rescues at road crash incidents involving vehicles.

Duration

2 Days

Cost

$760

Location

Delivery Mode

Face-to-Face

Accredited

PUASAR024 - Undertake Road Crash Rescue overview

The PUASAR024 – Undertake road crash rescue unit provides participants with the nationally recognised skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively respond to road crash incidents. This unit focuses on preparing individuals to assess complex scenes, manage hazards, and conduct rescue operations in accordance with organisational procedures and work health and safety requirements. It is designed for emergency response personnel who must stabilise vehicles and support lifesaving interventions in high-risk environments.

What you will learn:

Scene Assessment: Learn to identify and manage hazards, including traffic, fire, and hazardous materials, to ensure a safe work area.
Vehicle Stabilisation: Master the use of specialist equipment to stabilise vehicles in various positions (on wheels, side, or roof).
Casualty Management: Gain skills in accessing, treating, and protecting casualties during the extrication process to prevent further injury.
Extrication Techniques: Develop proficiency in using hydraulic, battery, and hand tools to remove vehicle components and create space for rescue.
Team Coordination: Practice effective communication, task allocation, and leadership within a rescue team to ensure a coordinated response.

This course is suitable for emergency services personnel and rescue team members who respond to vehicle incidents. On successful completion, participants will be better equipped to undertake road crash rescue operations with confidence, ensuring rapid and safe extrications while maintaining the highest standards of operational safety

Entry Requirements

• 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

Is this course for me?

The PUASAR024 – Undertake road crash rescue unit is suitable for individuals and organisations needing practical road crash rescue capability in high‑risk, remote or operational environments.

This course is ideal for:

Mining and resource sector Emergency Response Teams and Emergency Services Officers
Onsite medical, safety and security personnel
Supervisors responsible for emergency preparedness and incident coordination
Public and private sector responders who may attend vehicle incidents
Civil construction, infrastructure and transport industry workers
Organisations operating vehicle fleets or remote‑area operations
New to industry students seeking foundational rescue and safety skills

Course Benefits

Completing the PUASAR024 – Undertake road crash rescue course provides participants with critical safety and professional competencies valued across multiple industries.

Key benefits include:
• Improved Safety Awareness: Learning how to safely gain access and extricate casualties from a vehicle that has crashed, preventing further harm to victims and preserving evidence for investigators.
• National Recognition: Gain a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
• Regulatory Compliance: Meet WHS, emergency response, and industry-specific safety requirements.
• Practical Experience: Train with industry-standard equipment in realistic scenarios to build confidence and proficiency.
• Career Progression: Enhance employability in roles that require road crash emergency response skills and qualifications.
• Emergency Readiness: Be prepared to respond effectively to motor vehicle incidents, improves situational awareness, hazard identification and risk‑based decision‑making.

Career Opportunities

This PUASAR024 – Undertake road crash rescue unit may provide pathway openings across emergency response, mining and resources, medical and safety operations, and broader industrial environments.

Roles that this unit may be relevant to:

Emergency Response Team (ERT) Member
Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
Site Safety & Emergency Coordinator
Paramedic Assistant / Industrial Medic
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor
Entry-Level Emergency Response Officer

Industry sectors where this unit may be relevant:

Mining and Resources
High-risk industrial and construction
Public safety and emergency services

While this unit provides skills relevant to the roles listed above, completion does not guarantee employment or specific job placement.

What will I learn?

Upon completing PUASAR024 – Undertake road crash rescue, students will be able to:

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

Accredited Units

This course includes the following nationally recognised unit(s) of competency:

PUASAR024 – Undertake road crash rescue

PUASAR024 – Undertake road crash rescue is a standalone unit of competency, accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

It may be delivered individually or as part of a qualification or skill set:

Skill set of:

PUASS00083 Road Accident Rescue – National Training Register – PUASS00083 Road Accident Rescue

Qualifications including:

PUA30420 Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue) – National Training Register – PUA30420 Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue)
PUA30622 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) – National Training Register – PUA30622 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
PUA30719 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations) – National Training Register – PUA30719 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue – National Training Register – RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue

Unit Code	Unit Name
PUASAR024	Undertake road crash rescue

Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN)

Participants will need sufficient English skills to interpret safety instructions, complete documentation and communicate during classroom and practical demonstrations and assessments.
A pre-course LLND assessment ensures you have the reading, writing, numeracy and communication skills needed to successfully complete the course.
Digital Literacy – you will require digital technology proficiency sufficient to use and navigate various forms of digital and electronic tools, platforms and technology to communicate and demonstrate understanding of course information and skills.

Pre-Requisites

This PUASAR024 – Undertake Road Crash Rescue unit has the following pre-requisite units that students must have received Statement of Attainment for in order to be eligible to receive the Statement of Attainment for this unit.

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid – National Training Register – HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation – National Training Register – PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation

Assessment

The following methods will be used to assess competency for PUASAR024 – Undertake road crash rescue unit:

Assessor Checklists
Theoretical Assessments including short answer and multi-choice questions
Individual and team based practical and scenario assessments

Certification

The PUASAR024 – Undertake road crash rescue unit is a nationally recognised competency within the PUA Public Safety Training Package, accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Successful participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for National Training Register – PUASAR024 Undertake road crash rescue issued by an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) upon demonstrating competency in all assessment requirements.

What will be provided on the day

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 bottle/canned drinks.
• Alternatively, there are a variety of food outlets and cafes close by. We recommend purchasing before your course starts as business may change advertised operating hours without notice.

Please bring your own water bottle – we have a cold-water unit for refills.

What to wear

Courses include practical demonstrations and assessments that all participants are required to be involved in.

All participants are required to wear:
• Long pants
• Long sleeved shirts
• Steel cap safety boots
• Prescription glasses if worn

We also encourage you to dress accordingly for weather conditions and suggest the following items:
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Additional clothing to keep dry/warm if raining or windy

Identification

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.

Official photo identification includes Driver Licence, Passport or Australian State or Territory issued Photo Card.

Expired identification will not be accepted.

Physical Capacity and Fitness

Participants will need to have physical capacity to undertake the demands of performance tasks in course demonstrations and assessments.
In some instances, assessment will be conducted in a simulated work environment scenario reflecting expected industry conditions. It will provide opportunity for the participants to demonstrate all required skills to demonstrate the prescribed elements and performance criteria, including task, task management, contingency and job role and team skills.
Students are required to demonstrate the physical capability to perform complex rescue tasks, including lifting, carrying, and operating heavy rescue equipment in this unit.

Photography and Filming

We will capture training, demonstrations and assessment by taking photographs or video or sound recordings.
We will include in our enrollment 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.

Duration

Delivered over 2 days.

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.

Delivery Locations

This course is delivered at a range of workplaces and training sites to provide realistic, industry-specific learning environments. See our locations below:

Forrestdale office
On site
In your workplace/office

ON-SITE with RMTS

RMTS can deliver many of our courses at your nominated site or in your workplace.

Why send staff off‑site when RMTS can deliver high‑impact training right at your location?

Forrestdale, Perth

Experience dynamic learning at Forrestdale, Perth with great facilities in a great location

Fees

The cost of the PUASAR024 – Undertake Road Crash Rescue reflects the high level of industry expertise, resources, and workplace-based training provided.

Title	Fee
Full Fee¹	$760
Location	Please request course fees for your workplace or onsite delivery

RMTS Fee Policy - Full fees are payable upfront to secure your enrolment
Corporate Bookings - We are able to provide an invoice upon receipt of your purchase order
Location - Fees displayed are applicable to training conducted at our Forrestdale Training Facility only

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