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Course outcomes

Emergency Services Skills Assessment (ESSA)

Purpose

Working in Emergency Services within the industrial sector is widely recognised as a high-risk profession. As such, maintaining a high level of skill and competence is critical. The Emergency Services Skills Assessment (ESSA) provides a structured evaluation of an individual’s capabilities against defined industry standards. It serves as a point-in-time snapshot of a candidate’s ability to perform core functions across emergency services disciplines.

ESSA forms part of the wider Certification process and does not guarantee certification.

ESSA is designed to assess the skill level of Emergency Services professionals to ensure they possess the necessary core skills to perform their roles effectively and safely in high-risk environments, such as
the mining sector.

Duration

3 Hours

Entry Requirements

This course is intended for those who already have the following certification:

- Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue (RII30719), equivalent or higher, and
- Certificate IV in Health Care (HLT41120), equivalent or higher.
- Evidence of time (approx 12 months) in an ESO/ERT role post qualification, or equivalent within industry.

These certificates and evidence must be provided at the time of enrolment.

Qualification Requirements

On successful completion of the Emergency response assessment disciplines listed in the Course Outcomes, the participant will receive an ESSA Certificate valid for 3 years.

Assessment Requirements

Students will complete a 3-hour practical demonstration that includes knowledge checks covering the following Assessment Disciplines:

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

Delivery Mode

Face to Face

Units of Competence
- BA
- Breathing Apparatus
- FTO
- Fire Team Operations
- MED
- Medical
- RCR
- Road Crash Rescue
- VR
- Vertical Rescue

Workplace safety training experts

Why choose us?

Nationally accredited provider with global experience

Riklan is a nationally accredited, ISO 9001-certified safety training provider with over 25 years of experience in safety and emergency response training and consulting.

Top trainers with real-world experience

Our safety training professionals have worked on some of the world’s most challenging mine sites and high-risk industries and can equip you with the knowledge and skills to do the same.

Relevant training tailored to your industry

We customise our courses to make them relevant to your industry. You or your employees will walk away with the knowledge, skill and natural instincts to apply what you learn to real-life situations.

Small, focused classes

Only 10-15 spots in each class means you get our undivided attention. You’ll master everything fast and remember it all when you’re on the job.

Course Reviews

Straight from our students

“It is my pleasure to write a testimonial for Michael Nollas and his team at Riklan Emergency Management Services. As Riklan not only leaders in the emergency management sector, they are leaders in the community selflessly giving back to people/ charitable organisations in need.

Riklan Emergency Management Services has been my preferred trainer of choice, both professionally and personally, for the past 17 years. The Owner, Michael Nollas, has dedicated his life towards establishing RIKLAN as an industry leader when it comes to Emergency Management, and it shows. Their trainers are highly sought after worldwide, and the professionalism of the management and administrative teams add to the success of this business. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending RIKLAN to anyone looking for assistance, advice or training to ensure the safety of valuable lives in their organisation.

When you deal with Riklan Emergency Management Services, you deal with deal with a professional business that treat you like family.”

“Having worked closely with Riklan for many years, the standout attribute that Riklan demonstrates is their professional “can-do” attitude.

Riklan are a customer focused and solutions driven organisation who have become a service provider of choice. Riklan is a business that works hard to always exceed our expectations and consistently delivers.

Mick and the team from Riklan have shown that their humble beginnings and entrenched industry knowledge has not been forgotten as the business has continued to grow.

I would not hesitate to recommend them for any upcoming Emergency Response or Safety Management project work.”

“Riklan have not only had the capacity and capability to assist but have done so in a less traditional client / contractor manner, preferring rather to foster a partnership type arrangement to accommodate the needs of a small private organisation as we transition from construction into operations. In other words they “get us” and are always available to provide expert advice, technical support and resources commensurate with the projects developing risk profile.

Our relationship with Riklan is one of mutual trust through commitment, strength through professionalism and reliability through affirmative actions. This is made possible by the unwavering dedication of the Riklan General Manager, Ali Loton and the owner and Director Michael Nollas. We consider oursevles fortunate to have entered into a successful partnership with Riklan and look forward to many more rewarding years together.”

Taking part in the BG4 Search and Rescue course was an incredible and eye-opening experience. The content was well-structured, highly relevant, and delivered in a way that was both practical and deeply engaging.

A shout-out to Tony, whose leadership and instruction were outstanding throughout the course. His depth of knowledge, calm professionalism, and approachable teaching style made a real difference. He created an environment where everyone felt supported, capable, and inspired to rise to the challenge.

The course struck a balance between theory and hands-on training, giving us not only the skills but also the mindset needed for real-world search and rescue scenarios. I walked away with a much stronger sense of confidence, preparedness, and respect for the responsibility that comes with this work.

Massive thanks to the Riklan team and especially Tony for such a well-delivered and empowering experience. Highly recommended to anyone considering a role in SAR or simply wanting to build resilience and response capability. (Not for the faint hearted!)

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