Emergency Services Skills Assessments

ESSA

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$550*

Course cost

3 hours

Course duration

20 Jan

Perth Safety Training Centre

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Course Overview

The Emergency Services Skills Assessments course at ERGT Australia refreshes and assesses essential skills across Breathing Apparatus, Fire Team Operations, Road Crash Rescue, Vertical Rescue, and Medical response. Maintain competence and confidence in emergency operations.

The Emergency Services Skills Assessments course at ERGT Australia is designed for personnel who already possess Emergency Response Skills and need to refresh and validate their competency across multiple disciplines. This includes Breathing Apparatus, Fire Team Operations, Road Crash Rescue, Vertical Rescue , and Medical response.

This course ensures that learners remain confident and capable in High-Risk scenarios by refreshing their existing knowledge and confirming their practical abilities.

On successful demonstration of all the required performance criteria learners will be issued with a ESSA Certificate of Confidence in Capability in:

Emergency Services Skills Assessment
Breathing Apparatus
Fire Team Operations
Vertical Rescue
Medical
Road Crash Rescue
Breathing Apparatus assessment and skill refresh
Fire Team Operations assessment and scenarios
Road Crash Rescue procedures and practical exercises
Vertical Rescue techniques and performance review
Emergency Medical response assessment and refresh

This course is delivered through a blend of:

Facilitator-led classroom sessions reviewing key emergency response principles.

Hands-on practical exercises using Breathing Apparatus, rescue, and medical equipment.

Scenario-based simulations replicating realistic workplace emergencies.

Performance-based assessments to confirm skill currency and competency across all disciplines.
The Emergency Services Skills Assessments course is intended for emergency response personnel who require currency and verification of their skills in Breathing Apparatus, Fire Team Operations, Road Crash Rescue, Vertical Rescue, and Medical response. It is suitable for experienced responders seeking to refresh and validate existing competencies.

Learners must meet physical requirements to safely complete practical assessments.

Learners must have basic Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills to understand safety procedures and complete assessments. Support is available for learners needing help with reading, writing, or numeracy.

Learning Objectives

No learning outcomes, this is a skills and basic knowledge assessment only. The disciplines covered will be: Emergency Services Skills Assessment
Emergency Services Skills Assessment
Breathing Apparatus
Responding to Fire Incidents
Vertical Rescue
Medical Response
Road Crash Rescue

Prerequisites

Please read the attached, Guide to ESSA for Candidates & ESSA Self-Assessment Tool document prior to attending this training.
Health & Fitness:
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.
Physical Requirements:
Due to the physically demanding nature of the assessment, learners must have the physical capacity to safely and independently perform tasks relevant to emergency response operations. This includes the ability to:
Wear and operate breathing apparatus while performing moderate to strenuous tasks.
Respond to simulated fire emergencies, including hose handling, fire suppression, and casualty movement.
Perform vertical rescue tasks such as climbing, hauling, lowering, and working at height while secured in harness systems.
Respond to medical emergencies, including patient assessment, CPR, lifting and moving casualties using stretchers or drag techniques.
Participate in simulated road crash rescue scenarios, including tool handling, casualty access and extrication from vehicles.
Maintain situational awareness and operate effectively under pressure, in noisy, low visibility, or high-stress environments.
Work in full PPE, including structural firefighting or rescue gear, for extended periods.
Support team-based rescue operations, requiring coordinated physical effort and effective communication.
If you are unsure about your capacity to meet these requirements, please contact ERGT prior to enrolment
Respiratory Standards:
Under respiratory standard AS/NZS 1715 Appendix B: Facial Seal of Respirators must be adhered to. You must be clean shaven to achieve an effective seal. If you’re unsure about this requirement, contact ERGT before your course.

What to expect

Free Parking at all ERGT facilities
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Any additional PPE required for your course will be supplied by ERGT on the day.
Lunch for Full-Day Courses – Lunch is provided. Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements.
Showers & Change Facilities
Alcohol, illicit drugs
Smoking outside the designated smoking area
Singlets, shorts, clothing displaying offensive slogans/images, open toed shoes, high heels

Frequently asked questions

If you have a valid reason, ERGT will reschedule at no additional cost.
Valid reasons include:
Medical reasons (doctor’s certificate required)
Family emergency
National or State emergency/disaster
If no valid reason is provided, the cancellation policy applies.
No, they are not. ERGT does not offer any Government funded training.
Certificates are emailed once all course requirements are met and all fees are paid.
Yes, please contact ERGT to request a new date.
Trainees must follow safety rules and trainer instructions and must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Notify your trainer immediately. First aid will be provided. A qualified first aid officer is always on duty on site and can provide first aid unless further medical care is required.
Advise ERGT at enrolment. Some courses require a current medical; reasonable adjustments can be made where possible.
Yes, for all Nationally Recognised Training (NRT).
OPITO, AMSA & GWO training is not NRT and does not appear on a USI transcript.
Yes. Tea, coffee and fruit. Lunch are provided for full-day courses.
Yes. All trainees must complete ERGT onboarding before attending training. If you are unable to onboard prior to your training date or have technical difficulties, please contact ERGT.
At least 30 minutes before the course start time.
PPE is required for all courses with practical training and is supplied if you are unable to bring your own.
Water based training requires swimwear, a towel and a change of clothes.
Enrolments are tentative until ERGT receives:
Full payment (Individuals / Non-Account Clients), or
A valid Purchase Order (Account Clients)