Modification History
Release 2. Updated superseded HLT and TLI units. Release 1. This is the first release of this qualification in the PUA - Public Safety Training Package. |
Qualification Description
The PUA20219 Certificate II in Public Safety (SES) is designed for introductory level community, volunteer and emergency service organisational personnel to develop the knowledge and skills required to assist in emergency response situations. State Emergency Services (SES) assist with emergency responses to floods, storms, earthquakes and tsunamis. They also assist in road accidents, search and rescue operations and often play a support role during major bushfire responses. The SES also assists in the development and implementation of local emergency management plans and the provision of community education programs. This qualification includes the units of competency required by SES personnel to perform a range of varied activities including responding to disasters and assisting in search and rescue operations. It typically involves working as a team member, under direction, in responding to incidents, selecting equipment and applying contingency measures. 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 10 units of competency comprising
Choose a minimum of 2 elective units from the elective unit list below Select the remaining 2 units from either the 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. Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other 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 undertaken and are additional to the number of units required for this qualification. Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by this 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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PUACOM001 |
Communicate in the workplace |
PUACOM002 |
Provide services to clients |
PUAWHS001 |
Follow defined work, health and safety policies and procedures |
PUATEA001 |
Work in a team |
PUATEA004 |
Work effectively in a public safety organisation |
PUAOPE013 |
Operate communications systems and equipment |
General elective units |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
PUAEQU001 |
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment |
PUALAW001 |
Protect and preserve incident scene |
PUAWHS002 |
Maintain safety at an incident scene |
PUASAR022 |
Participate in a rescue operation ∟ HLTAID011 Provide First Aid |
PUASES012 |
Work as a team member in an emergency operations centre |
TLIH0005 |
Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification replaces and is not equivalent to PUA21312 Certificate II in Public Safety (SES). |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=3eca5672-6d5a-410b-8942-810d0ba05bbf