Modification History
Not applicable.
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:
- working in a lifesaver, lifeguard or marine rescue role
- with vocational experience in beach or marine safety roles.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the PUA21010 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue), candidates may undertake a range of qualifications relevant to their role, such as:
- PUA31310 Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
- PUA31404 Certificate III in Public Safety (Community Safety).
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
Employability Skills Summary for PUA21010 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue )
Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.
Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the PUA21010 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) 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 |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Qualification Requirement : 8 units
All 5 core units plus 3 elective units
Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.
The pre-requisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.
The 3 elective units may be taken from the elective units listed below and may include 2 units taken from this Training Package, any other endorsed Training Package or any state/territory accredited qualification where the unit is in a qualification at the same level or a higher level.
Code |
Core Units |
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PUACOM001C |
Communicate in the workplace |
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PUASAR013A |
Participate in an aquatic rescue operation |
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PUATEA001B |
Work in a team |
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PUATEA004D |
Work effectively in a public safety organisation |
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HLTFA201A |
Provide basic emergency life support |
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Code |
Elective Units |
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PUACOM002B |
Provide services to clients |
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PUAEQU001B |
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment |
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PUAOHS001C |
Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures |
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PUAOPE009C |
Navigate in an aquatic environment |
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PUAOPE013A |
Operate communications systems and equipment |
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PUASAR012C |
Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills |
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PUASES012A |
Work as a team member in an emergency operations centre |
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PUAVEH001B |
Drive vehicles under operational conditions |
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SRCAQU003B |
Respond to an aquatic emergency using basic water rescue techniques |
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SRCAQU006B |
Supervise clients at an aquatic facility or environment |
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SRCAQU014B |
Assist participants with a disability during aquatic activities |
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TDMMC807B |
Manoeuvre a vessel within the limits of responsibility of a Master 5 |
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TDMMF5407A |
Observe safety and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel |
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OR |
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TDMMF5607A |
Observe personal safety and social responsibilities |
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TDMMF5507A |
Fight and extinguish fires on board a coastal vessel |
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OR |
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TDMMF6207A |
Prevent, control and fight fires on board an ocean-going vessel |
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TDMMF1107B |
Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment |
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TDMMR4307B |
Assist in mooring and anchor handling activities |
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NOTES HLT unit has been imported from the HLT07 Health Training Package. SRC units have been imported from the SRC04 Community Recreation Training Package. TDM units have been imported from the TDM07 Maritime Training Package. Information about customising PUA00 Public Safety Training Package qualifications is on page 12 . |