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)
- Essential Field Guide for Technical Rescue (T. Pendley)
- USACE USAR Structure Specialist Field Operations Guide
- 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 Product | Standard Reference | Standard Year | Standard Level | Standard Short Title | Student Manual | Instructor Package | Available from | Part A (Knowledge) | Part B (Skills) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProQual Rope Operator | NFPA 1006 | 2021 | Operations | Rope Rescue | Rope Rescue Techniques: Principles and Practice (5th ed.) by McCurley & Vines | ISBN: 9781284245066 | Jones & Bartlett (PSG) | Yes (exceeds) ISBN: 9781284246919 | Yes | https://www.psglearning.com/fire/rescue/productdetails/9781284195101 |
| ProQual Rope Technician | NFPA 1006 | 2021 | Technician | Rope Rescue | Rope Rescue Techniques: Principles and Practice (5th ed.) by McCurley & Vines | ISBN: 9781284245066 | Jones & Bartlett (PSG) | Yes (exceeds) ISBN: 9781284246919 | Yes | https://www.psglearning.com/fire/rescue/productdetails/9781284195101 |
| CertPubS Public Safety Dive Operator (PDO) | IPSQA 3027 | 2023 | Operations | Dive Operator | N/A | N/A | PADI, ERDI, or SSI | PADI, ERDI or SSI Public Safety Diver Final Exam (only when proctored) | No | |
| CorePass Lifesaving | IPSQA 7020 | 2024 | Bronze Medallion | Bronze Medallion | Royal Lifesaving Society | Royal Lifesaving Society | Royal Lifesaving Society (or Commonwealth member organisation) | Yes | Yes |