Emergency Services Skills Assessments (ESSA) Perth

Structure and Assessment
This course is assessment only, based on the following disciplines:

• Breathing Apparatus
• Fire Team Operations
• Vertical Rescue
• Medical Response
• Road Crash Rescue

The trainee will demonstrate their skills through practical demonstration and knowledge checks.

Medical Requirements
A medical certificate is not required for this course; however, a health questionnaire and declaration of fitness will be required at course registration. Please contact ERGT for any
concerns regarding completion of practical training and assessment requirements and to discuss options for reasonable adjustments.

Physical Requirements
There is a practical component to the assessment, therefore participants must have the physical capacity to safely and independently demonstrate and discuss tasks relevant to
emergency response operations. This includes the ability to:

• Wear and operate breathing apparatus
• Respond to simulated fire emergencies, including hose handling and branch work
• Perform vertical rescue tasks while secured in harness systems
• Respond to medical emergencies, including patient assessment & CPR
• Participate in simulated road crash rescue scenarios
• Work in full PPE, including structural firefighting or rescue gear

If you are unsure about your capacity to meet these requirements, please contact us prior to enrolment.

Additional Requirements
Please refer to AS/NZS 1715 Appendix B: Facial Seal of Respirators. You will not be able to meet competency if you do not comply with the requirements of this standard. Please contact ERGT if you require further clarification.

Resources for Candidates

ESSA Overview Video 

Candidates Guide to ESSA  – a guide to help candidates prepare for ESSA

Self-Assessment Tool for ESSA – Tool for candidates to self-assess readiness / this can be utilised as evidence for AIHS Certification.