Modification History
Release |
TP version |
Comments |
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PUA12 V2.1 |
Imported units updated. |
1 |
PUA12 V1 |
New qualification. |
Description
Not applicable.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
There are no pre requisites for entering this qualification. This qualification is open to any candidate who has worked in or is likely to work in biosecurity response; either in a field or operations centre role.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the PUA33112 Certificate III in Public Safety (Biosecurity Response Operations), candidates may undertake a range of qualifications relevant to their role, such as:
- PUA42912 Certificate IV in Public Safety (Biosecurity Response Leadership)
- PUA52412 Diploma of Public Safety (Biosecurity Response Management).
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.
Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the PUA33112 Certificate III in Public Safety (Biosecurity Response Operations) 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
10 units of competency are required for this qualification including:
- 4 core units
- 6 elective units
Choose 1 elective unit from the Group A list below.
Choose a minimum of 2 elective units from the Group B list below.
Choose the remaining 2 elective units from either the Group B elective list below, or elsewhere within this training package, or another endorsed training package or accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must be from an equivalent qualification level or higher.
Although some units within this qualification have pre-requisite units (in a fire context), those pre-requisites are not required for this qualification.
Code |
Core Units |
PUACOM001C |
Communicate in the workplace |
PUAOHS001C |
Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures |
PUATEA001B |
Work in a team |
AHCBIO301A |
Work effectively in an emergency disease or pest plant response |
Code |
Elective Units |
Group A |
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PUACOM003B |
Manage information |
PSPGOV307B |
Organise workplace information |
Code |
Elective Units |
Group B |
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PUAECO006A |
Read and interpret maps |
PUAEQU001B |
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment |
PUAFIR209B |
Work safely around aircraft |
PUAOHS002B |
Maintain safety at an incident scene |
PUAOPE013A |
Operate communications systems and equipment |
PUAOPE015A |
Conduct briefings and debriefings |
PUAOPE020A |
Lead a crew |
PUASES012A |
Work as a team member in an emergency operations centre |
PUAVEH001B |
Drive vehicles under operational conditions |
AHCBIO202A |
Follow site quarantine procedures |
AHCBIO302A |
Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs |
AHCBIO303A |
Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises |
AHCBIO304A |
Carry out movement and security procedures |
AHCBIO402A |
Carry out field surveillance for a specific emergency disease or plant pest |
AHCNAR302A |
Collect and preserve biological samples |
PSPGOV417A |
Identify and treat risks |