Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
Not applicable.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points demonstrating potential to undertake vocational education and training at this qualification level, such as:
- after achieving the PUA21010 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
- working in a lifesaver, lifeguard, first responder or marine rescue role
- with vocational experience in beach or marine safety and first responder roles.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the PUA31310 Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue), candidates may undertake a range of qualifications relevant to their role, such as:
- PUA41104 Certificate IV in Public Safety (Community Safety)
- PUA42610 Certificate IV in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue Management).
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
Employability Skills Summary for PUA31310 Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue )
Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.
Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the PUA31310 Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue) have been reproduced in the table below.
This table provides an example of Employability Skills for the qualification because Employability Skills within a qualification will vary depending on the qualification packaging options.
Public Safety qualifications have core units (which must be achieved) and elective units (where there is a choice of units which must be achieved) so different Employability Skills Summaries are possible within the one qualification, depending on the package of core units and chosen elective units. Employability Skill |
Employability Skills Statement |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Qualification Requirement : 11 units
All 6 core units plus 5 elective units
Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.
The pre-requisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.
The 5 elective units may be taken from the elective units listed below and may include 2 units taken from this Training Package, any other endorsed Training Package or any state/territory accredited qualification where the unit is in a qualification at the same level or a higher level.
Code |
Core Units |
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PUACOM001C |
Communicate in the workplace |
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PUAOHS002B |
Maintain safety at an incident scene |
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PUAOPE013A |
Operate communications systems and equipment |
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PUASAR011C |
Search as a member of an aquatic search team |
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PUATEA004D |
Work effectively in a public safety organisation |
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HLTFA301B |
Apply first aid |
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Code |
Elective Units |
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BSBFLM312B |
Contribute to team effectiveness |
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HLTFA302A |
Provide first aid in remote situation |
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HLTFA402B |
Apply advanced first aid |
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HLTFA404A |
Apply advanced resuscitation techniques |
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PMAOHS214B |
Undertake helicopter safety and escape |
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PUACOM002B |
Provide services to clients |
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PUAEME003C |
Administer oxygen in an emergency situation |
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PUAEME004A |
Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury ∟ HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support OR ∟ HLTFA301B Apply first aid |
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PUAEME005A |
Provide pain management ∟ HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support OR ∟ HLTFA301B Apply first aid |
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PUAEQU001B |
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment |
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PUAEMR006B |
Treat risk at an operational level |
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PUAEMR007B |
Conduct risk assessment |
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PUAOHS001C |
Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures |
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PUAOPE009C |
Navigate in an aquatic environment |
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PUAOPE010C |
Operate an automated external defibrillator in an emergency ∟ PUAEME001B Provide emergency care OR ∟ HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support |
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PUAOPE012A |
Control a Level 1 incident |
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PUAOPE027A |
Undertake beach safety management activities |
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PUAPOLIM002A |
Promote public safety objectives by liaison with a culturally specific community |
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PUASAR014A |
Operate and maintain a small powercraft and motor for rescue operations |
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PUASAR015A |
Crew small powercraft in a rescue operation |
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PUASAR016A |
Operate and maintain a personal water craft for rescue operations |
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PUASAR017A |
Undertake advanced surf rescue ∟ PUACOM001C Communicate in the workplace ∟ PUASAR012C Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills ∟ PUASAR013A Participate in an aquatic rescue operation |
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PUASES012A |
Work as a team member in an emergency operations centre |
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PUATEA002B |
Work autonomously |
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PUAVEH001B |
Drive vehicles under operational conditions |
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SRCAQU003B |
Respond to an aquatic emergency using basic water rescue techniques |
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SRCAQU006B |
Supervise clients at an aquatic facility or environment |
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SRCAQU007B |
Respond to an aquatic emergency using advanced water techniques |
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SRCAQU014B |
Assist participants with a disability during aquatic activities |
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NOTES BSB unit has been imported from the BSB07 Business Services Training Package. HLT units have been imported from the HLT07 Health Training Package. PMA unit has been imported from the PMA08 Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package. SRC units have been imported from the SRC04 Community Recreation Training Package. Information about customising PUA00 Public Safety Training Package qualifications is on page 12 . |