Modification History
Release 3. Updated superseded SIS units. Release 2. Updated superseded HLT, MAR units. Release 1. This is the first release of this qualification in the PUA - Public Safety Training Package. |
Qualification Description
The PUA20119 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) is designed for introductory level participants in aquatic rescue activities. This will include rescuing, resuscitating and performing basic first aid in aquatic incidents that may involve oceans, rivers, swimming pools and vessels operating in coastal areas. The role of an aquatic rescuer is to recognise and rescue a person experiencing difficulty in the water, to identify and use different types of rescue equipment and to communicate with community members and other agencies in the event of an aquatic emergency. This may include undertaking basic patrol duties and developing surf awareness to be able to participate in lifesaving operations. This qualification includes the units of competency required by aquatic rescuers to perform a range of activities such as responding to rescue incidents and conducting patrols. It typically involves working as a team member, under guidance, in aquatic rescue operations. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. |
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. |
Packaging Rules
A total of 8 units of competency comprising
Choose a minimum of 1 elective unit from the elective list below. Select the remaining 1 elective unit from the elective unit list below or elsewhere in 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. Elective units selected from outside the qualification must not duplicate content already covered by units in this qualification. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with. Prerequisites attached to any of the units must be obtained and are additional to the number of units required for this qualification. Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟. By default, all prerequisites listed with ∟ become part of the core and elective units of this qualification. |
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Core units |
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HLTAID010 |
Provide basic emergency life support |
PUACOM001 |
Communicate in the workplace |
PUASAR012 |
Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills |
PUASAR013 |
Participate in an aquatic rescue operation |
PUATEA001 |
Work in a team |
PUATEA004 |
Work effectively in a public safety organisation |
General elective units |
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MARF029 |
Meet work, health and safety requirements |
MARF035 |
Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting) |
MARF041 |
Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR) |
MARK008 |
Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters |
PUACOM002 |
Provide services to clients |
PUAEQU001 |
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment |
PUAOPE009 |
Navigate in an aquatic environment |
PUAOPE013 |
Operate communications systems and equipment |
PUASES012 |
Work as a team member in an emergency operations centre |
PUAVEH001 |
Drive vehicles under operational conditions |
PUAWHS001 |
Follow defined work, health and safety policies and procedures |
SISCAQU019 |
Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations |
SISCAQU020 |
Perform water rescues |
SISCAQU028 |
Assist participants with disability during aquatic activities ∟ SISCAQU024 Teach water familiarisation, buoyance and mobility skills ∟ SISCAQU025 Teach water safety and survival skills |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification replaces but is not equivalent to PUA21012 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=3eca5672-6d5a-410b-8942-810d0ba05bbf