Modification History
Release 2. Updated superseded HLT units and superseded BSB elective unit. Release 1. This is the first release of this qualification in the PUA – Public Safety Training Package. |
Qualification Description
The PUA30319 Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue) is designed for participants performing aquatic search and rescue operations. Aquatic search and rescue personnel can participate in the search and rescue for missing persons either in the water, or on nearby land. The role of an aquatic search and rescue team member is to prepare for search and rescue operations, recognise when a rescue response is required, perform complex patient rescues including the search and rescue of a missing person and demonstrate recovery and stand down processes. This may include undertaking patrol duties and surf awareness to be able to participate in lifesaving operations. This qualification includes the units of competency required by aquatic search and rescue personnel to perform a range of activities such as responding to search and rescue incidents and undertaking recovery operations. It typically involves working as a team member, under guidance, in aquatic search and 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 11 units of competency comprising
Choose a minimum of 3 elective units from the list below. Choose the remaining 2 elective units from either the elective unit lists 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 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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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
PUACOM001 |
Communicate in the workplace |
PUAOPE013 |
Operate communications systems and equipment |
PUASAR011 |
Search as a member of an aquatic search team |
PUATEA004 |
Work effectively in a public safety organisation |
PUAWHS002 |
Maintain safety at an incident scene |
General elective units |
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BSBTWK201 |
Work effectively with others |
HLTAID013 |
Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site |
HLTAID014 |
Provide Advanced First Aid |
HLTAID015 |
Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy ∟ HLTAID011 Provide First Aid |
PUACOM002 |
Provide services to clients |
PUAEME003 |
Administer oxygen in an emergency ∟ PUAEME001 Provide emergency care |
PUAEME004 |
Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury ∟ HLTAID011 Provide First Aid |
PUAEME005 |
Provide pain management ∟ HLTAID011 Provide First Aid |
PUAEMR005 |
Treat operational risk ∟ PUAEMR006 Assess operational risk |
PUAEMR006 |
Assess operational risk |
PUAEQU001 |
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment |
PUAOPE009 |
Navigate in an aquatic environment |
PUAOPE010 |
Operate an automated external defibrillator in an emergency ∟ HLTAID011 Provide First Aid |
PUAOPE012 |
Control a Level 1 incident |
PUAOPE027 |
Undertake beach safety management activities |
PUASAR014 |
Operate and maintain a small powercraft and motor for rescue operations |
PUASAR015 |
Crew small powercraft in a rescue operation |
PUASAR016 |
Operate and maintain a personal water craft for rescue operations |
PUASAR017 |
Undertake advanced surf rescue ∟ PUACOM001 Communicate in the workplace ∟ PUASAR012 Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills ∟ PUASAR013 Participate in an aquatic rescue operation |
PUASES012 |
Work as a team member in an emergency operations centre |
PUATEA002 |
Work autonomously |
PUAVEH001 |
Drive vehicles under operational conditions |
PUAWHS001 |
Follow defined work, health and safety policies and procedures |
PMAWHS214 |
Undertake helicopter safety and escape |
SISCAQU002 |
Perform basic water rescues |
SISCAQU006 |
Supervise clients in aquatic locations |
SISCAQU007 |
Perform advanced water rescues ∟SISCAQU002 Perform basic water rescues ∟HLTAID011 Provide First Aid |
SISCAQU012 |
Assist participants with a disability during aquatic activities |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification replaces and is equivalent to PUA31312 Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue) |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=3eca5672-6d5a-410b-8942-810d0ba05bbf