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Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue
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RII30719
You have the front-line experience in managing site incidents and ensuring the safety of your colleagues in high-risk resource environments. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification. By registering your interest, you help us prioritise this pathway and ensure your expertise in the resources and infrastructure sector is formally acknowledged.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of emergency response and rescue team members working in the resources and infrastructure industries, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a wide variety of contexts, which involve some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures. Licensing/Regulatory Information Licensing, legislative or certification requirements that apply to emergency response and rescue work, including in underground coal mining, vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.
Qualification Code
RII30719
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
14 (5 core + 9 elective)
Entry Requirements
Nil
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Emergency Response Team Member | Acting as a first responder in mining or infrastructure settings to manage fires, medical emergencies, and site rescues. |
| Mine Rescue Technician | Specialising in underground or surface rescue operations within the resources sector, often involving hazardous environments. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
Licensing and regulatory requirements for emergency response work, particularly in underground coal mining, vary significantly between states and industry sectors. Holding this qualification is a significant step, but it does not automatically grant a licence to practice; you must verify specific requirements with the relevant state authority.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume detailing emergency response roles
- ✓Position descriptions highlighting rescue responsibilities
- ✓Letters of service from mining or infrastructure employers
Incident & Response Logs
- ✓Authenticated incident response reports
- ✓Emergency drill and exercise participation logs
- ✓Post-incident debrief and review documentation
Risk Management & Safety
- ✓Completed Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) or SWMS
- ✓Risk assessment logs for high-risk work areas
- ✓Workplace safety inspection and audit records
Equipment & Technical Skills
- ✓Breathing apparatus and fire suppression equipment logs
- ✓Maintenance and inspection records for rescue gear
- ✓Current first aid and advanced clinical care records
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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