Approved Industry References

Approved Industry References are found in the Syllabus Reports available from your ATC Administrator. They include, but not limited to.

  • CMC Rope Rescue
  • CMC Confined Space Rescue
  • Swiftwater Rescue (S. Ray)
  • Swiftwater Rescue Manual (R. Kauffman)
  • IAFC Water Rescue: Principles and Practice (S. Treinish)
  • Public Safety Institute: Swiftwater Body Recovery (S. Glassey)
  • The Essential Technical Rescue Field Operations Guide, 6th Ed. (T. Pendley)
  • Professional Rope Access: A guide to working safely at height (L. McCurley)
  • USACE USAR Structure Specialist Field Operations Guide 
  • AAOS Emergency Medical Responder: Your first response in emergency care
  • American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructor package/student manual
  • NZ Urban Search & Rescue: Awareness training package
  • Emergency Vehicle Operation Instruction (H. Anderson, 2020)
  • Bob Bondurant on Police and Pursuit Driving (B. Bondurant, 2000)
  • Roadcraft: The Police Drivers Handbook (The Police Foundation UK, 2013)
  • Motorcycle Roadcraft: The Police Riders Handbook (The Police Foundation UK, 2013)
  • Human Aspects of Police Driving (G. Sharp, Scottish Police College, 1997)
  • The Psychology of Driving (G. Hole, 2019)

Agency References must be approved by IPSQA to be deemed approved. Such references will be added to this approved list. 

Approved First Aid Courses

Approved First Aid Courses as a pre-requisite or co-requisite include, but not limited to:

  • IPSQA CorePass: First Aid II or III
  • Red Cross – 12 hour minimum 
  • St John First Aid – 12 hour minimum
  • PADI Emergency First Response
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • NZQA6400 Manage First Aid 
  • Nationally recognised Emergency Medical Technician 
  • Nationally recognised Nurse, Doctor or Midwife

Approved Assessment Tools

IPSQA ProductStandard ReferenceStandard YearStandard LevelStandard Short TitleStudent ManualInstructor PackageAvailable fromPart A (Knowledge)Part B (Skills)Link
ProQual Rope OperatorNFPA 10062021OperationsRope RescueRope Rescue Techniques: Principles and Practice (5th ed.) by McCurley & VinesISBN: 9781284245066Jones & Bartlett (PSG)Yes (exceeds)
ISBN: 9781284246919 		Yeshttps://www.psglearning.com/fire/rescue/productdetails/9781284195101
ProQual Rope TechnicianNFPA 10062021TechnicianRope RescueRope Rescue Techniques: Principles and Practice (5th ed.) by McCurley & VinesISBN: 9781284245066Jones & Bartlett (PSG)Yes (exceeds)
ISBN: 9781284246919 		Yeshttps://www.psglearning.com/fire/rescue/productdetails/9781284195101
CertPubS Public Safety Dive Operator (PDO)IPSQA 30272023OperationsDive OperatorN/AN/APADI or SSIPADI or SSI Public Safety Diver Final Exam (only when proctored)YesPADI or SSI instructors only
CorePass LifesavingIPSQA 70202024Bronze MedallionBronze MedallionRoyal Lifesaving Society Royal Lifesaving SocietyRoyal Lifesaving Society (or Commonwealth member organisation)YesYes
CorePass Confined Space AwarnessIPSQA 70172023AwarenessConfined Space AwarenessIFSTA Fire Service Technical Search & Rescue (8th Ed)IFSTA Fire Service Technical Search & Rescue (8th Ed)International Fire Service Training AssociationChapter 10 TestChapter 10 Skill Evaluations 10-1 to 10-4.https://www.ifsta.org/shop/fire-service-technical-search-and-rescue-8th-edition/36470
CorePass Height Safety IIPSQA 70042023N/AN/ATotalVET RIIWHS2024E TotalVET RIIWHS2024E TotalVET YesYeshttps://totalvettrainingresources.com.au/rto-materials/rii/riiwhs204e-unit/
CorePass First Aid IIIPSQA 70022023Intermediate First AidIntermediate First AidAmerican Red Cross American Red CrossAmerican Red CrossYesYeshttps://www.redcross.org/store/first-aid-cpr-aed-equipment-supplies-materials/first-aid-cpr-aed-instructor-equipment
CorePass First Aid IIIIPSQA 70032023Advanced First AidAdvanced First AidAAOS Emergency Medical ResponderISBN:9781284225938
Jones & Bartlett (PSG)Yes (exceeds)Yeshttps://www.psglearning.com/catalog/productdetails/9781284225938
CorePass First Aid IVIPSQA 70042023Marine MedicMarine MedicAAOS Emergency Medical ResponderISBN:9781284225938
Jones & Bartlett (PSG)Yes (exceeds)Yeshttps://www.psglearning.com/catalog/productdetails/9781284225938
Where pre-approved assessment tools are used, the IPSQA Skill Assessment Form (Part B) must also be completed and retained as part of the evidence packet.