Fire Team Member Oil & Gas

FTMO

Is this course right for me?

$2990*

Course cost

3 days

Course duration

15 Dec

Perth Safety Training Centre

*No GST Applicable. Prices may vary based on delivery location.

Explore the course

Course Overview

The Fire Team Member Oil & Gas course at ERGT Australia develops the skills to operate breathing apparatus and respond effectively to fire and emergency situations in high-risk industrial and offshore environments.

The Fire Team Member Oil & Gas course at ERGT Australia provides learners with the practical skills and knowledge required to respond to workplace fire and emergency situations in the resource industry. Learners gain hands-on experience operating breathing apparatus and controlling fires in realistic training scenarios that simulate the pressures and conditions of oil and gas worksites.

Training is immersive, safety-focused, and designed to build confidence and teamwork under challenging conditions. Learners must be physically fit to wear breathing apparatus and safely complete physically demanding emergency response tasks.

Upon successful completion learners will be issued with a Statement of Attainment in:
MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus
PMAWHS213 Undertake fire control and emergency rescue
Breathing apparatus operation and maintenance, aligned to AS/NZS 1715 standards
Fire control strategies, emergency equipment use, and on‑site rescue procedures.
Hands‑on drills in realistic onshore/offshore scenarios with your safety team.

This course is delivered through a blend of:

Facilitator-led classroom sessions to introduce fire safety, emergency procedures, and workplace hazards.

Hands-on practical training using breathing apparatus, firefighting equipment, and emergency response tools in controlled, realistic environments.

Scenario-based exercises simulating offshore, industrial, and high-risk workplace fire incidents.

Performance-based assessments to confirm competence in fire response, emergency rescue, and safe operation of firefighting equipment.
The Fire Team Member Oil & Gas course is designed for personnel working in the oil and gas, maritime, resource, and industrial sectors who are part of, or preparing to join, site emergency response teams. This includes operators, safety officers, and emergency response team members who need the skills to operate breathing apparatus, respond to workplace fires, and assist in emergency rescues.

Delivered over 3-days, this course leads to the nationally recognised outcomes MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus and PMAWHS213 Undertake fire control and emergency rescue. There are no formal prerequisites for entry; however, learners must be physically capable of wearing and operating breathing apparatus, handling firefighting equipment, and participating in demanding practical scenarios.

Learners must have basic Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills to understand safety procedures and complete assessments. Learners must be able to access and navigate a digital device to log in and access the course materials. Support for leaners is available on request. More information is available on our website.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Conduct pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus
Operate breathing apparatus
Conclude operations in accordance with procedures
Respond to identified fire emergencies
Deploy fire emergency equipment
Undertake search and rescue of affected areas

Prerequisites

Government issued photo identification
Protective Clothing & Footwear – For courses with practical components, overalls/long pants and safety boots must be worn. If you don’t have your own, ERGT can provide these for you on the day.
Unique Student Identifier (USI):
You are enrolling in a Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) course.
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) must be provided and verified for NRT. Please refer to http://www.usi.gov.au to create a USI. It is strongly recommended that you grant ERGT permission to access your USI transcript to assist with verification.
ERGT is prohibited by law to issue a Statement of Attainment without a verified USI.
A USI must be provided and verified within 30 days of course completion otherwise an alternative non NRT certificate will be issued.

Training Standards Pre-requisites:
There are no pre-requisites from the training standard for this course.

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.
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