Qualification details

Release 

TP version 

Comments 

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PUA12 V2.1

Editorial changes.

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PUA12 V2

Primary release on TGA.

Employability Skill 

Employability Skills Statement 

Communication 

• communicate non-verbally and verbally, follow procedures and instructions, record information
• complete fire investigation report in accordance with evidentiary, legal and agency requirements
• conduct interviews and record information accurately and according to organisational requirements
• document maintenance routines to comply with established maintenance schedules, where required
• maintain contact at all times with other work group members
• clearly relay warnings of hazardous situations to work group members using appropriate terminology and codes
• report a fault or failure, verbally or in writing in accordance with documented procedures

Teamwork 

• establish issues affecting safety of self and other personnel by identification of hazards and assessment of risks, and by liaison with others at the scene
• implement hazard control and mitigation measures with minimum damage to the environment, while maintaining safety of self and others
• liaise with technical specialists as required
• maintain personal safety and safety of others

Problem solving 

• identify hazards by scene assessment, visual inspections, hazard warnings, databases, interviewing others at scene, seeking expert advice
• identify risks or hazards and take action to protect personnel in line with occupational health and safety guidelines
• rectify, where possible, hazardous situations and report and/or record them according to organisation’s policies and procedures
• report equipment fault or failure and employ alternative equipment or methods
• undertake risk analysis of fire scene and associated hazards

Initiative and enterprise 

• give assistance to work group members in danger in accordance with standard operating procedures, ensuring personal safety is maintained
• immediately report changes in situation and/or conditions to designated person

Planning and organising 

• develop and apply a systematic approach to fire investigation
• determine appropriate fire investigation strategies
• monitor and communicate hazard controls to relevant personnel, to ensure continuing effectiveness
• select and check personal protective clothing and equipment according to organisational procedures to ensure it is operational prior to entry into incident situation
• store and handle equipment to maintain its security in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations
• wear/fit and use personal protective clothing and equipment appropriate to dealing with the hazard in accordance with organisation’s policies and procedures, and manufacturer’s guidelines

Self-management 

• apply occupational health and safety principles
• implement hazard control and mitigation measures with minimum damage to the environment, while maintaining safety of self and others
• maintain water and food intake, rest breaks and shelter requirements
• select and use appropriate laboratory and field equipment
• undertake duties in line with organisational health and safety codes of practice and relevant legislation

Learning 

• learn about occupational health and safety legislation, laboratory safety and relevant Australian Standards
• learn about the organisation’s occupational health and safety policy, relevant standard operating procedures and survival techniques for various situations
• learn how to label and store hazardous substances

Technology 

• apply photographic gathering techniques
• identify hazards by accessing databases
• use communication equipment
• use hazard control equipment
• use life support equipment
• use measuring equipment

Code 

Core units 

PUAFIR605A

Determine origin and cause of mobile property fire

∟ PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW002B Conduct initial investigation at incident scene (Fire sector specific)

PUAFIR606A

Apply principles of combustion and fire dynamics to fire scene investigation

PUAFIR607A

Apply electrical/electronic knowledge to fire investigations

∟ PUAFIR605A Determine origin and cause of mobile property fire (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW002B Conduct initial investigation at incident scene (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAFIR609A Collect, record and coordinate the analysis of physical evidence (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene (Fire sector specific)

And either

∟ PUAFIR603A Determine origin and cause of wildfire (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire

∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury

∟ PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW002B Conduct initial investigation at incident scene (Fire sector specific)

OR

∟ PUAFIR604A Determine origin and cause of structure fire (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAFIR302C Suppress urban fire (Fire sector specific)

∟ HLTFA311A Apply first aid

∟ PUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire

∟ PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury

∟ PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW002B Conduct initial investigation at incident scene (Fire sector specific)

PUAFIR608A

Investigate fatal fires

∟ PUAFIR605A Determine origin and cause of mobile property fire (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW002B Conduct initial investigation at incident scene (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAFIR609A Collect, record and coordinate the analysis of physical evidence (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene

And either

∟ PUAFIR603A Determine origin and cause of wildfire (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire

∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury

∟ PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW002B Conduct initial investigation at incident scene (Fire sector specific)

OR

∟ PUAFIR604A Determine origin and cause of structure fire (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAFIR302C Suppress urban fire (Fire sector specific)

∟ HLTFA311A Apply first aid

∟ PUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire

∟ PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury

∟ PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW002B Conduct initial investigation at incident scene (Fire sector specific)

PUAFIR609A

Collect, record and coordinate the analysis of physical evidence

∟ PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene (Fire sector specific)

PUAFIR610A

Manage imaging and electronic data

PUALAW003B

Give evidence in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting

PUALAW004B

Represent the organisation in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting

PUAOHS002B

Maintain safety at an incident scene

∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury (Fire sector specific)

PUAPOLFC029A

Use and maintain specialist forensic equipment

CPPSEC3028A

Compile investigative report

PSPREG411A

Gather information through interviews

Code 

Group A elective units 

PUAFIR603A

Determine origin and cause of wildfire

∟ PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire

∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury

∟ PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW002B Conduct initial investigation at incident scene (Fire sector specific)

PUAFIR604A

Determine origin and cause of structure fire

∟ PUAFIR302C Suppress urban fire (Fire sector specific)

∟ HLTFA311A Apply first aid

∟ PUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire

∟ PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury

∟ PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW002B Conduct initial investigation at incident scene (Fire sector specific)

Code  

Group B elective units 

PUACOM009B

Manage media requirements at major incident

PUAFIR611A

Process and analyse fire scene data and laboratory results

∟ PUAFIR609A Collect, record and coordinate the analysis of physical evidence (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene

PUAFIR612A

Undertake post-incident analysis

∟ CPPSEC3028A Compile investigative report

∟ PUAFIR605A Determine origin and cause of mobile property fire (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW002B Conduct initial investigation at incident scene (Fire sector specific)

And either

∟ PUAFIR603A Determine origin and cause of wildfire (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire

∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury

∟ PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW002B Conduct initial investigation at incident scene (Fire sector specific)

OR

∟ PUAFIR604A Determine origin and cause of structure fire (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAFIR302C Suppress urban fire (Fire sector specific)

∟ HLTFA311A Apply first aid

∟ PUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire

∟ PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury

∟ PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUALAW002B Conduct initial investigation at incident scene (Fire sector specific)

PUAPOLFC005B

Prepare and submit forensic documentation

PUAPOLFC006B

Contribute to and comply with quality systems

PUAPOLFC014A

Conduct investigations at a bomb/explosion scene*