MRT – Underground Rescue Operations
What To Expect
Embark on a transformative learning journey with ARG’s Underground Rescue Operations (UGROPS) course—the cornerstone of our training syllabus. Developed by underground engineers, rescue operators, and geotechnical experts, this course maximizes understanding of realistic hazards in underground incidents. With a focus on mine ventilation systems and clearing contaminated atmospheres, students learn proven underground firefighting techniques to ensure the safety of trapped personnel. Our innovative approach emphasises reconnaissance teams and agile operations in mining environments, establishing control measures efficiently. Join us and elevate your skills in underground rescue operations to unprecedented levels.
Training Plan
Course Information
Course Outline
Course Outcomes
- Prepare to respond to local emergency or incident
- Respond to local emergency or incident
- Support formal relief and debrief
- Prepare to operate in breathing apparatus
- Operate in irrespirable atmosphere
- Carry out post-operation activities
- Plan and prepare for underground search
- Conduct search
- Manage unplanned event or change in circumstances
- Finalise search
- Plan and prepare to establish a fresh air base
- Establish the fresh air base
- Operate from fresh air base
- Plan and prepare to extricate casualty from an underground mine
- Establish extrication system and extricate casualty
- Stabilise casualty
- Transport casualty to a place of safety
- Restore and refurbish equipment
- Plan and prepare to control underground fires
- Determine fire-fighting resources and procedures
- Control the fire
- Restore and refurbish fire equipment to operational condition
Units of Competency
Following completion of this course, a statement of attainment will be presented to each successful student. An option to roll these units of competency into a complete RII30719 – Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue is available.
Students who attend and successfully meet all assessment requirements of the course will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the Units of Competency listed below.
- RIIERR302E – Respond to local emergencies and incidents
- RIIERR303E – Operate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus
- RIIERR306E – Conduct underground searches
- RIIERR309D – Establish and operate from fresh air base
- RIIERR307E – Extricate casualties from underground incidents
- RIIERR305E – Control underground fires
Pre-Requisites
- PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
Entry Requirements
- Active member of an MRT or ERT
- Provide USI and Drivers Licence or Proof of Identity card
- HLTAID011- Provide First Aid (or can be completed by arrangement with ARG)
- Statement of attainment for other pre-requisite units not included in this course package
- Ability to read and interpret calculations, measurements and analog gauges
- Understand and comply with workplace instructions
- Be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, heated environments, at height or depth, maintain excellent manual handling procedures and maintain safety during mentally challenging activities
- English language skills suitable to read and understand concepts and information for this course
- Ability to act as a team member and continuously strive for safety in a high risk setting
- Identify and assess risks, report hazards and clearly understand the JHA workflow process
- Climb ladders and stairs under load
- Be clean shaven as per AS 1715