PUA60513 Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)

Release 2

PUA60513 Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)

Modification History

Release	TP version	Comments
2	PUA12 V2.1	Editorial changes.
1	PUA12 V2	Primary release on TGA.

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 PUA50513 Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)

Pathways from the qualification

After achieving the PUA60513 Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management), candidates may undertake a range of qualifications relevant to their role.

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 PUA60513 Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management) 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	impart the organisation’s message accurately and in a clear, concise and confident manner to gain stakeholder understanding and commitment manage grievances and complaints in line with organisational procedures negotiate strategies and tactics obtain feedback from other organisations and governments to inform and improve service delivery recognise and communicate achievements within the organisation
Teamwork	establish and agree upon team goals to achieve work tasks lead and motivate people recognise and convey to team members, the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders
Problem solving	assess the nature, extent and potential of the emergency establish problem solving/issue resolution procedures within legislative requirements and organisational guidelines keep expenditure within budget, identifying any potential over-runs and renegotiating the budget accordingly prepare cost-benefit analyses for major cost items in accordance with organisational policy and procedures use analytical tools and processes use decision making techniques
Initiative and enterprise	encourage initiative and innovation establish formal and informal networks at the local, regional and national levels to support ongoing and future liaison and collaboration promote the organisation through media, government and the community in a positive and constructive manner, in line with organisational procedures
Planning and organising	allocate financial resources as agreed to in the operational plan and the budget negotiation process (as appropriate) analyse implications of major shifts in proposed or actual budget expenditures determine or review human resource needs within the anticipated operational needs and allocated budget develop a strategic plan for risk management establish an appropriate control structure in accordance with approved operating procedures identify organisational capabilities to manage risk make selections, transfers and promotions in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
Self management	conduct dealings with stakeholders in line with organisational procedures demonstrate consistency between instructions and action in self and others provide advice confidentially on matters sensitive to governments and the organisation, in line with privacy and confidentiality legislation and guidelines
Learning	address performance problems confidentially and in a constructive and timely manner, in line with relevant organisational procedures take into account the capabilities of people and teams
Technology	establish communication systems and procedures operate computer-based tools to produce financial reports use a range of information technology devices in accordance with organisational procedures use information management systems in accordance with organisational procedures

Packaging Rules

11 units of competency are required for this qualification including:

4 core units

7 elective units

Choose a minimum of 5 elective units from the lists below.

Choose the remaining 2 elective units from either the lists below, or elsewhere within this training package, or another endorsed training package, or accredited course.

At least 1 elective unit must be chosen from Group A.

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must be from an equivalent qualification level or higher.

Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to a unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.

The pre-requisite units attached to any of the units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of units required for the qualification.

Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.

Code	Core Units
PUACOM010B	Promote the organisation’s mission and services ∟ PUACOM007B Liaise with other organisations (Fire sector specific) ∟ PUACOM005B Foster a positive organisational image in the community (Fire sector specific) ∟ PUATEA004D Work effectively in a public safety organisation (Fire sector specific)
PUAMAN001B	Manage the organisation’s public safety responsibilities
PUAMAN003B	Manage human resources ∟ PUAFIR503B Coordinate human resource management activities (Fire sector specific)
PUAMAN007B	Manage financial resources ∟ PUAFIR505B Administer cost centre’s financial resources (Fire sector specific)
Elective Units Group A
For application in the fire and land management agencies PUAOPE019A Control a Level 3 incident is required. For application in Air services PUAOPE024A Manage operations for a Level 3 incident is required.
PUAOPE019A	Control a Level 3 incident ∟ PUAOPE018A Control a Level 2 incident (Fire sector specific) ∟ PUAOPE012A Control a Level 1 incident (Fire sector specific) ∟ PUAFIR302B Suppress urban fire (Fire sector specific) ∟ HLTFA311A Apply first aid ∟ PUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire ∟ PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury OR ∟ PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire (Fire sector specific) ∟ PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury
PUAOPE024A	Manage operations for a Level 3 incident ∟ PUAOPE023A Manage operations for a level 2 incident (Fire Sector specific) ∟ PUAOPE015A Conduct briefing and debriefings (Fire sector specific) ∟ PUAOPE016A Manage a multi-team sector (Fire sector specific) ∟ PUAFIR302B Suppress urban fire (Fire sector specific) ∟ HLTFA311A Apply first aid ∟ PUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire ∟ PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury OR ∟ PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire (Fire sector specific) ∟ PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury
Elective Units Group B
PUACOM004B	Manage organisational communication strategies
PUAFIR601B	Develop and administer agency policy, procedures and practices ∟ PUAFIR504B Assist with the formulation and implementation of plans and policies
PUAFIR602B	Manage the implementation of community safety strategies ∟ PUAFIR509B Implement prevention strategies
PUAOHS004B	Establish and maintain the occupational health and safety system
PUAOPE017A	Coordinate resources for a multi-agency incident
PUAOPE026A	Provide strategic safety advice at an incident
PUAPOLMG007A	Contribute to policy formulation and revision
PUAPRS20529B	Manage marketing requirements
BSBINN502A	Build and sustain an innovative work environment
BSBMGT502B	Manage people performance