Undertake Confined Space Rescue PUASAR025

Undertake Confined Space Rescue PUASAR025

Undertake Confined Space Rescue PUASAR025 equips participants with the competencies required to perform rescue operations in confined spaces. This course is tailored for individuals who may be called upon to rescue workers from enclosed spaces and includes practical training for safe and effective confined space rescue.

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Prepare for confined space rescue operations
  • Assess and manage confined space rescues
  • Determine the location and condition of casualties
  • Gain safe entry to confined spaces
  • Remove casualties from confined spaces
  • Conclude rescue operations safely

Career And Vocational Opportunities

Upon successful completion, participants may pursue roles in specialist areas where confined space work is required, such as:

  • Emergency Response Team Members
  • Civil Construction
  • Mining
  • Drilling
  • Extractive Industries
  • General Industry and Trades

Entry Requirements

Participants must be medically fit and comfortable working in enclosed spaces. Safety boots or enclosed footwear, gloves, a hard hat, and a clean-shaven face are required. Participants should also bring a pen or pencil.

Participants will need to provide evidence of having completed the following units of competency (or equivalent) prior to enrolment:

RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces (Within 2 years)

MSMWHS216 – Operate Breathing Apparatus (Within 12 months)

HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid (Within 3 years)

Delivery And Duration

  • Duration: 2 days (8.30am to 4.30pm)
  • Location: This course is open to the public and delivered at our purpose-built facility on request.
  • Delivery: Training includes both theoretical and practical activities, led by qualified trainers with relevant and current qualifications.
  • Amenities: Morning and afternoon tea, coffee, and lunch are provided when conducted at Thurgoona Training Academy (TTA).

RPL/Learning Pathways

Due to the short duration of this course, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is not offered.

Learner Support

If you require special assistance, including language, literacy, or numeracy support, please notify us prior to the course so that we can arrange support services. Students with special dietary needs should contact the Academy before the course for alternative arrangements. A Student Handbook, available on our website and at our office, provides training guidelines. All students have the right to appeal or lodge a complaint regarding the course outcome. For further information, please refer to our Appeals & Complaints Procedure, available through administration.

For more information please visit:

NSW Confined spaces code of practice

Victorian confined spaces compliance code

Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice for Confined Spaces

Safe Work Australia – Tunnelling