Certificate IV in Emergency Response Coordination
This qualification is for people who lead emergency response and rescue teams in mining, drilling, quarrying and civil sites. It covers leading rescue teams, showing leadership at work and using site risk management systems. If you already coordinate emergency response, your experience may count through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- This qualification is limited to those who have completed: RII30726 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue, or equivalent. OR RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue, or equivalent, AND PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit, or equivalent OR RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue, or equivalent, AND RIIERR303E Operate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus, or equivalent.
- SUPERSEDES
- RII41319 Certificate IV in Emergency Response Coordination (equivalent)See the RII41319 page
WHO IT'S FOR
Emergency response team leaders and coordinators on mine, drilling or civil sites who want their skills recognised.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Emergency response coordinator
- Emergency response team leader
- Rescue team leader
- Emergency response officer
Qualification structure
9 units in total. The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. At least four (4) must be selected from the electives listed below. Up to two (2) may be selected from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course. Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid vocational outcome. There are units of competency within this qualification that contain pre-requisites. Units of competency that have a pre-requisite requirement are identified by this symbol *.
Core units
3 units- BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
- RIIERR403ELead rescue teams
- RIIRIS401EApply site risk management system
Elective units
21 units- PMAOMIR322Manage incident response information
- PMAOMIR418Coordinate incident response
- PUAAMS007Coordinate search and rescue operations
- PUAEMR032Design emergency management exercises
- PUAEMR036 (has a prerequisite)Manage and evaluate emergency management exercises
- PUALAW001Protect and preserve incident scene
- PUAOPE013Operate communications systems and equipment
- PUAOPE015Conduct briefings and debriefings
- PUARCV001Provide psychological first aid
- RIICOM301ECommunicate information
- RIIERR401EApply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations
- RIIERR402EApply and monitor underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems
- RIIERR404DApply and monitor underground Metalliferous mine emergency preparedness and response systems
- RIIERR405Control emergencies and critical situations
- RIIERR406Provide support for rescue operations
- RIIERR503DImplement emergency preparedness and response systems
- RIIERR504EManage major incidents and emergencies
- RIIERR601EEstablish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems
- RIIRIS402ECarry out the risk management process
- RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations
- RIIWHS403EApply the work health and safety management system
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
PREREQUISITES
- PUAEMR036 Manage and evaluate emergency management exercises — prerequisite: PUAEMR032 Design emergency management exercises
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements that apply to emergency response and rescue work, including in resources and infrastructure, vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with the relevant body before applying the qualification.
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