Home | Education and Training | First aid and emergency response training | Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue (First Aid, Surface and Underground Streams)
  • Locations
    Lithgow | Singleton | Onsite
  • Cost
    $3,240 (First Aid Stream) | $2,575 (Metal Stream)
  • Practical training component
    Yes
  • Accreditation
    RII30715 Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue
The Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue has 3 streams available (First Aid, Surface and Underground.) Please scroll down for more information on each of the 3 streams.
Surface Stream Course overview

Our Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue (surface stream) is designed for individuals who wish to gain the skills and knowledge to effectively participate as a surface mine rescue emergency response team member.

This course includes:

  • mines rescue techniques and procedures
  • preparing and using rescue equipment
  • operating open circuit breathing apparatus
  • fire team operations/fight or contain external fires
  • risk management
  • confined space rescue
  • road crash rescue
  • vertical rescue
  • safe work practices
  • hazmat.

Participants will be issued with the (RII30715) Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue qualification upon successful completion of the following units:

  • RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace
  • RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
  • RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control
  • RIIGOV201D Comply with site work processes/procedures
  • PMAOHS211B Prepare equipment for emergency response
  • PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
  • RIIERR201E Conduct fire team operations
  • PUAFIR215 Prevent injury
  • PUASAR022A Participate in rescue operations
  • PUASAR032A Undertake vertical rescue
  • PUASAR024A Undertake road crash rescue
  • PUAFIR316 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident
  • PUAFIR320 Render hazardous materials incidents safe
  • PUASAR025A Undertake confined space rescue
  • RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents
  • RIIRIS301D Apply risk management processes
Duration

Usually delivered in three parts, totalling 15 days.

Entry requirements

Prior to undertaking this course, participants must complete the following unit:

  • HLTAID003 Provide first aid

It is also an expectation that participants have experience working in a surface coal mine environment.

Additional information

If you believe you already hold some or all of the skills, knowledge and/or experience for this course, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

We encourage you to read our Student Handbook and RPL/Credit Transfer Handbook prior to enrolment.

For further information, or to book your course, contact your local Mines Rescue Station.

Mines Rescue Pty Limited RTO ID 90508

Surface Stream - First Aid Course overview

The RII30715 - Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue (Surface) - First Aid Stream course offered by Mines Rescue provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to effectively participate as a surface mine rescue emergency response team member who is able to administer first aid.

Upon completion of this course, participants will gain skills and knowledge in:

  • mines rescue techniques and procedures
  • preparing and using rescue equipment
  • operating open circuit breathing apparatus
  • fire team operations/fight or contain external fires
  • risk management
  • confined space rescue
  • safe work practices
  • HAZMAT
  • CPR, Advanced First Aid, Advanced Resuscitation and Pain Management

This course has been divided into two levels to cater for the different skill requirements of emergency response teams. Upon successful completion of each level, participants will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the units outlined below. Upon successful completion of both levels, participants will be issued with the RII30715 - Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue qualification.

Level 1: Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively participate in a general surface mine rescue emergency response team, responding to fire, using breathing apparatus, operating safely and treating casualties.

  • PUAFIR215 Prevent injury
  • HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
  • RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace
  • RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control
  • RIIGOV201D Comply with site work processes/procedures
  • HLTAID006 Provide Advanced First Aid
  • PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
  • RIIERR201D Conduct fire team operations
  • PUAEQU001B Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
  • HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation

Level 2: Provides participants with an additional skill set to perform rescues from confined space environments using incident containment tactics and provide pain management if and when required.

  • RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
  • PUAFIR320 Render hazardous materials incidents safe
  • PUAFIR316 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident
  • PUASAR025A Undertake confined space rescue
  • RIIERR302D Respond to local emergencies and incidents
  • RIIRIS301D Apply risk management processes
  • PUAEME005A Provide pain management
Duration

Usually delivered in three parts, totalling 15 days.

Entry requirements

No formal previous learning is required for this course, however Mines Rescue encourages participants to have a minimum of two years experience in mining, heavy industry or emergency services and have knowledge and experience of the policies and procedures of their workplace before starting the course.

Participants also require the physical ability to kneel on the floor to perform CPR.

Additional information

If you believe you already hold some or all of the skills, knowledge and/or experience for this course, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

We encourage you to read our Student Handbook and RPL/Credit Transfer Handbook prior to enrolment.

For further information, or to book your course, contact your local Mines Rescue Station.

Mines Rescue Pty Limited RTO ID 90508

Underground Stream Course overview
Course overview

Our Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue (underground stream) is designed for individuals who wish to participate as part of a mine rescue emergency response team in an underground metalliferous mine.

This course includes:

  • mines rescue techniques and procedures
  • preparing and using rescue equipment
  • responding to mine incidents and emergencies
  • conducting underground search and rescue operations
  • operating from a fresh air base
  • controlling underground fires
  • risk management
  • safe work practices
  • operating in open circuit and/or closed circuit breathing apparatus.

Participants will be issued with the (RII30715) Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue qualification upon successful completion of the following units:

  • RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace
  • RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
  • RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control
  • RIIGOV201D Comply with site work processes /procedure
  • PMAOHS211B Prepare equipment for emergency response
  • PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
  • PUAFIR215 Prevent injury
  • PUAFIR316 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident
  • RIIERR201D Conduct fire team operations
  • RIIERR301D Respond to mine incident
  • RIIERR303D Operate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus
  • RIIERR305D Control underground fires
  • RIIERR306D Conduct underground research
  • RIIERR307D Extricate causalities from an underground incident
  • RIIERR309D Establish and operate from fresh air base
  • RIIRIS301D Apply risk management processes
Duration

7-10 days, dependent on hours per day

Entry requirements

Prior to undertaking this course, participants must complete the following unit:

  • HLTAID003 Provide first aid

It is also an expectation that participants have experience working in an underground mine environment.

Additional information

If you believe you already hold some or all of the skills, knowledge and/or experience for this course, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

We encourage you to read our Student Handbook and RPL/Credit Transfer Handbook prior to enrolment.

For further information, or to book your course, contact your local Mines Rescue Station.

Mines Rescue Pty Limited RTO ID 90508

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Trent Lamont, Ravensworth Open Cut