Qualification details

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 

• communicate and apply interpersonal skills
• communicate and consult with battlespace operating system experts, commanders, other technical agencies and resource managers
• compile reports on equity and diversity issues
• complete documentation and reports
• conduct research and seek advice from relevant personnel to clarify unclear findings
• develop techniques for giving/receiving constructive feedback
• ensure written communication is to the required level to complete workplace forms and reports
• identify and apply relevant range regulations
• identify and communicate equity and diversity strategies to team members
• identify and confirm issues through consulting with relevant personnel (if necessary)
• maintain communication and conduct debriefs
• observe, receive and clarify circumstances requiring advice
• provide feedback on equity and diversity strategies to managers
• provide technical advice
• receive, clarify, adhere to, prepare and deliver orders/instructions
• report any shortfalls that limit capability to the chain of command
• report or fix any anomalies
• use verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including body language, language style and active listening

Teamwork 

• apply techniques to support others
• command, lead and manage infantry personnel
• effectively supervise safety
• foster and promote equity and diversity practices
• lead subordinates by example
• monitor subordinates' health and well-being
• organise and direct support from outside agencies
• provide assistance to maximise individual contribution to the attainment of the team objectives
• supervise and monitor equity and diversity processes within the workplace
• understand team dynamics, aims and objectives
• understand the composition, roles and responsibilities of team members

Problem solving 

• analyse and solve problems, and control risk
• deal with minor incidents
• identify issues, analyse circumstances and undertake research
• make planning decisions to solve operational problems
• navigate
• recognise and respond to all unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response
• refer or fix any anomalies
• resolve grievances and complaints without bias
• take action to correct inappropriate behaviour

Initiative and enterprise 

• act independently
• be incisive in a fluid and demanding environment
• display initiative
• lead by example
• translate research and analyses into clear advice to stakeholders

Planning and organising 

• action personnel and other administration requirements
• apply processes to resolve grievance and complaints
• assemble appropriate resources for the task
• conduct battle procedures in accordance with standard procedures
• confirm the ability of subordinates to complete the task
• determine and manage the constraints and risks relevant to the task
• ensure the safe and efficient planning and conducting of range practices
• identify and apply safety trace data
• identify and employ relevant control measures
• identify and manage risk
• identify sources of information on equity and diversity in accordance with legislative requirements, and organisational policies and practices
• make planning decisions to solve operational problems
• prepare and plan for infantry operations
• prepare for range practices
• prepare orders, conduct training and manage resources
• provide advice to stakeholders within resource constraints and operational requirements
• understand and apply throughout the operation, occupational health and safety requirements and recognised safety precautions, including those contained in Australian Defence Force procedures

Self-management 

• conduct post activity analysis and make subsequent recommendations
• display leadership by commanding, leading and managing
• efficiently perform the duties of the OIC
• lead subordinates by example

Learning 

• develop an understanding of research and analysis techniques

Technology 

• operate relevant weapons and ammunition
• recondition, replace or return equipment and stores as applicable
• use simulation systems

Code 

Core Units 

PUADEFCA421B

Supervise infantry operations

PUADEFCA422B

Conduct range practices

PUADEFCM008B

Provide technical advice

PUADEFEQ002B

Supervise equity and diversity in the workplace

BSBCMN411A

Monitor a safe workplace

Code 

Specialisation Elective Units 

PSPGOV406B

Gather and analyse information

PSPPM401B

Design simple projects

PSPPM402B

Manage simple projects

PSPPM403B

Close simple projects

PUADEFCA206B

Observe targets and coordinate multi asset firepower on multiple targets

PUADEFCA207B

Observe targets and engage with joint asset firepower from any agency

PUADEFCA209B

Select sites for deployment in a threat environment

PUADEFCA423B

Manage range practices and qualifications

PUADEFCA424B

Observe and direct machine gun fire

PUADEFCA425B

Supervise the operation of mortars

PUADEFCA426B

Supervise the operation of direct fire support weapons

PUADEFCA427B

Supervise sniper operations

PUADEFCM107B

Supervise a section during defensive operations

PUADEFCM108B

Supervise a section during offensive operations

PUADEFCM109B

Supervise platoon level defensive operations

PUADEFCM110B

Supervise platoon level offensive operations

PUADEFCO108A

Support the operation of a communications and information system facility

PUADEFOH003B

Identify and monitor radiation hazards

PUADEFOH005B

Apply radio frequency radiation safety procedures

PUADEFOH010B

Apply laser safety procedures

PUADEFOH015B

Control entry to confined spaces

PUADEFRI001B

Treat risk in defence at an operational level

PUADEFRI002B

Conduct a risk assessment in a defence environment

PUATEA003B

Lead, manage and develop teams

Code 

General Elective Units 

BSBCMN404A

Develop teams and individuals

BSBFLM305A

Support operational plan

BSBMGT401A

Show leadership in the workplace

BSBSUS301A

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

PMASUP220A

Monitor and control environmental hazards

PSPGOV307B

Organise workplace information

PSPGOV403B

Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOV404B

Develop and implement work unit plans

PSPPROC406A

Procure goods and services

PUADEFCM004B

Instruct a workplace physical training session in Defence

PUADEFCM113C

Perform the duties of a defending officer

PUADEFCM114C

Perform the duties of a prosecuting officer

PUADEFCM116C

Provide advice on service discipline law

PUADEFCM118B

Act as a range safety officer on a permanent range

PUADEFCM119B

Conduct basic range practices on a permanent range

PUADEFCM120C

Conduct individual and collective ceremonial drill

PUACOM007B

Liaise with other organisations

PUATEA002B

Work autonomously

TAAASS301B

Contribute to assessment

TAADEL301C

Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills

TAADEL403B

Facilitate individual learning

TDTU101A

Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures

NOTES 

BSB units have been imported from the BSB01 Business Services Training Package.

PMA units have been imported from the PMA02 Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Oil Refining Training Package.

PSP units have been imported from the PSP04 Public Sector Training Package.

TAA units have been imported from the TAA04 Training and Assessment Training Package.

TDT units have been imported from the TDT02 Transport and Distribution Training Package.

Information about customising PUA00 Public Safety Training Package qualifications is on page 12 .