Lead Emergency Teams

• Emergency team leadership roles and responsibilities
• Scene assessment and dynamic risk management
• Rescue coordination techniques
• Containment strategies for various emergency types
• Emergency communication and decision-making under pressure
• Hands-on simulations in purpose-built emergency training environments

This course is delivered through a blend of:

• Facilitator-led classroom sessions covering leadership, incident management, and emergency response planning.

• Hands-on practical training in coordinating emergency teams and managing resources during simulated incidents.

• Scenario-based exercises replicating real workplace emergencies to practice decision-making, team leadership, and communication under pressure.

• Performance-based assessments to confirm competence in leading emergency teams, managing incident response, and applying workplace safety protocols.

The ERGT Australia Lead Emergency Teams course is designed for emergency response team members in the Oil and Gas, Resources, and Maritime industries who are required to take on a leadership role during emergency incidents.

This course is suited to personnel who are responsible for directing and coordinating emergency response activities, making decisions under pressure, and leading teams in high-risk, time-critical environments.

Learners must:

• be physically capable of performing tasks in full PPE, and operating breathing apparatus.
• have a working knowledge of fire behavior and firefighting principles. 
• be familiar with rescue techniques, casualty handling, and coordinating rescue activities as part of an emergency response team.
• be psychologically prepared to participate in realistic rescue scenarios, which may involve time pressure, restricted environments, and simulated emergency situations

For safety reasons, learners who are unable to demonstrate the required level of skill, confidence, or readiness may not be able to participate in the course. If you are unsure whether your skills, experience, or readiness are suitable, please contact ERGT to discuss before enrolling.

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.