Course Outline
The RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue course is a nationally accredited course that is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills to allow them to operate safely within emergency services, across a variety of industries. This qualification is to provide training for those who will fulfil the role of response and rescue team members.
Course Structure
This course is delivered through a combination of classroom learning, group discussion and practical activities in both a simulated and real-world environment.
Course Outcomes:
- Breathing Apparatus
- Fire
- Road Crash
- Vertical Rescue
- HAZMAT
- Confined Space Rescue
With the following units awarded on successful completion of each course/unit component:
- RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace (CORE)
- RIIERR301E Respond to work site incidents (CORE)
- RIIRIS301E Apply risk management processes (CORE)
- RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures (CORE)
- PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation (Group A)
- PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit (Group B)
- PUAFIR324 Render hazardous materials incidents safe (Group B)
- PUASAR024 Undertake road crash rescue (Group B)
- RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents (Group B – RIIERR)
- RIIERR201E Conduct fire team operations (Group B RIIERR)
- PUASAR025 Undertake confined space rescue (Group B)
- PUASAR032 Undertake vertical rescue (Group B)
- PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment (Group C)
Extra units achieved and issued on a separate statement of attainment:
- PUAFIR210 Prevent injury (Group B)
- PUAFIR308 Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident (Other)
- PUAFIR306 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident (Group B)
Students are required to have completed and presented a statement of attainment for the following two (2) units prior to attendance at this course (check our website for available dates):
HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Students who attend and successfully meet all assessment requirements of the course will receive a nationally recognised certificate: RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue.
After you have completed this certificate successfully, you are invited to book the following components that may be required in an emergency services officer or medical emergency services officer role:
There is a maximum number of 10 participants per program.
To meet the course requirements, students must:
- Have sufficient English (LLND) language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills to read instructions, write assessments and find, create and communicate information effectively, safely, and responsibly using digital technologies
- Be physically fit and able to carry at least 20 kgs of weight
- Be clean shaven as per AS 1715
- Be able to manage feelings of claustrophobia
- Must be able to climb ladders or stair under load
- Provide their USI on enrolment
- Provide proof of identity, e.g. drivers licence
- Wear or bring long sleeve, long pants or overalls, safety boots, safety glasses
If you have any concerns please contact SETS for additional information.
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid.
There are also two prerequisites for the units covered in this course. PUAFIR210 Prevent injury and PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation these will both be delivered during the course.
Students are required to be able to complete the following tasks:
- communicate with others clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
- find and use relevant information
- read and comply with work instructions and specifications
- read and record measurements
- record and report information neatly and legibly
Special Offer for SETS Cert III Students
Students who complete their RII30719 – Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue course with SETS Before December 2026 are eligible to receive a $300 discount when booking Drive Emergency Vehicles & Drug & Alcohol Testing together.
Offer is valid for up to 6 months after course completion and must be booked together for the discount to apply. Normally $1200, now just $900!
We’re pleased to offer two flexible payment options to make it easier to get started with your training.
Booking this course includes an $950 deposit. You can choose to pay the remaining course fees via our $5,650 course payment plan (due by course completion) or our $6,000 6-month payment plan.
Option 1: Course Payment Plan
Total Course Fee: $5,650 comprising of the following payments:
- $950 deposit due at time of booking to secure your place
- $1,500 due in Week 1 of training
- $1,500 due in Week 2 of training
- $1,700 due in Week 3 of training
Option 2: 6-month Payment Plan*
Total Course Fee: $6,000 comprising of the following payments:
- $950 deposit due at time of booking to secure your place
- $550 due in Week 1 of training
- $550 due in Week 2 of training
- $450 due in Week 3 of training
- Remaining $3,500 payable over 5 monthly instalments of $700 (starting 1 month after course completion).
- Your certificate will be issued once all fees and charges are finalised.
*This option is only available for new Cert III bookings
