The RIIERR306E – Conduct underground searches course is designed for mining and rescue personnel who need the specialized skills to manage high-pressure emergency situations. This training ensures you are fully prepared to plan and execute search operations in challenging subterranean environments, focusing on life-safety, risk mitigation, and efficient resource coordination. By combining rigorous theory with realistic simulations, the program builds the technical competence and mental resilience required to respond effectively to unplanned underground events.
What you will learn:
Through this comprehensive training, you will gain the practical confidence to navigate the complexities of underground emergencies. By focusing on teamwork, leadership, and precise decision-making, the course ensures you can maintain operational efficiency while prioritizing the safety of all personnel. Completing this program enhances your professional readiness, ensuring you are equipped to handle the unique demands of high-risk mining environments with skill and composure.
• 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 vehicle radios
• Identification: Official Photo Identification will need to be presented on the day of your course
• Physical Fitness: Ability to wear breathing apparatus and perform tasks under simulated operational conditions (e.g. confined spaces, reduced visibility, or heat exposure)
The RIIERR306E – Conduct underground searches unit is suitable for individuals who are required to respond as part of team to emergency incidents in underground mining.
This course is ideal for people working in operational roles within underground mining operations who:
• Work as part of a team in underground environments
• Are required to plan, conduct, or support underground search activities
• Need the skills to manage unplanned events during underground operations
• Individuals working in operation roles, generally working in teams that have responsibility for the outcome of others
• Organisations seeking to ensure staff are trained and compliant with WHS and emergency response requirements
Completing the RIIERR306E – Conduct underground searches course provides participants with critical safety and professional competencies valued across multiple industries.
Key benefits include:
RIIERR306E – Conduct underground searches is designed for people working in operational roles in underground mining who may be required to plan, conduct, or support underground search activities. It aligns strongly with emergency response, mine operations, and safety‑critical roles.
On completing RIIERR306E – Conduct underground searches, 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, such as:
RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue – National Training Register – RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| RIIERR306E | Conduct underground searches |
• 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.
There are no pre-requisites for this unit.
The following methods will be used to assess competency for RIIERR306E – Conduct underground searches
The RIIERR306E – Conduct underground searches 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 – RIIERR306E Conduct underground searches 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 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.
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
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.
The RIIERR306E Conduct underground searches unit demands high cardiovascular fitness, strength, and agility, requiring students to perform strenuous tasks, such as manual handling and casualty extraction, while wearing heavy PPE and breathing apparatus. Students must navigate challenging, confined, and often dark subterranean environments, necessitating freedom from respiratory or claustrophobic conditions.
Students should be able to:
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:
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?
Contact us to tailor a site-specific program and create a delivery plan built specifically for your operational needs.
Experience dynamic learning at Forrestdale, Perth with great facilities in a great location
The cost of the RIIERR306E – Conduct underground searches reflects the high level of industry expertise, resources, and workplace-based training provided.
| Title | Fee |
| Full Fee1 | $300 |
| Location | Please request course fees for your workplace or onsite delivery |
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