Rescue 3 Courses - (Original)

The new courses developed by RTG now include the relevant Units of Competency taken from the endorsed Training Package (SRO 03). The new courses are based on the traditional Rescue 3 course content, along with feedback received from past course participants and industry representatives. The new rescue courses are a step forward from courses that were already at the forefront of what is offered elsewhere.

With this course restructure comes a more flexible delivery, assessment and re-certification system. The courses are now broken up into to components - a training component and an assessment component. For the higher level skill courses there will be a break between the training and assessment components, thereby providing participants with the opportunity to revise and practice before undertaking the assessment.

Students have the option of undertaking the training component only and attend the assessment when they feel ready. They can also attend any assessment days offered by RTG throughout Australia.

The "recertification process" will involve either, undertaking the training and assessment components again or if candidates believe that they have maintained their skill levels, they can sit the assessment component only. It is recommended that students undertake the recertification process on an annual basis in order to ensure competency is maintained.

What if my Rescue 3 certificate is still valid and I want to recertify?

If you wish to recertify your Rescue 3 certificate (non-NRT) only, you will be required to undertake the training component of the relevant new course(s). You will not be required to complete the assessment component unless you wish to receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for the Units of Competency covered.

What if I only want the Rescue 3 certificate?

The same system applies as for recertifying Rescue 3 students. You will be required to complete the training component of the appropriate new course (e.g. if you only want the Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level 1 certificate, you will need to complete the training component of the Swiftwater Rescue Operator Course).