Modification History
Release |
TP version |
Comments |
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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 PUA20613 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the PUA30613 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations), candidates may undertake a range of qualifications relevant to their role, such as:
- PUA40313 Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision).
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 PUA30613 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) 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
12 units of competency are required for this qualification including:
- 8 core units
- 4 elective units
Choose a minimum of 2 elective units from the lists below.
Choose the remaining 2 units from either the 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 selected from an equivalent qualification level or higher.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
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.
Code |
Core Units |
PUAFIR302B |
Suppress urban fire ∟ HLTFA311A Apply first aid ∟ PUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire ∟ PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury |
PUAFIR308B |
Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident ∟ PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury |
PUAFIR309B |
Operate pumps ∟PUAEQU001B Prepare, maintain and test response equipment ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury (Fire sector specific) And one of the following four units ∟ PUAFIR218 Respond to isolated structure fire ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury OR ∟ PUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire ∟ PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury OR ∟ PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury OR ∟ PUAFIR205B Respond to aviation incident (specialist) ∟ PUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire ∟ PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury |
PUAFIR320 |
Render hazardous materials incidents safe ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury |
PUAOHS002B |
Maintain safety at an incident site ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury (Fire sector specific) |
PUAVEH001B |
Drive vehicles under operational conditions |
HLTFA311A |
Apply first aid |
HLTFA404C |
Apply advanced resuscitation techniques |
Group A General Elective Units |
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PUACOM005B |
Foster a positive organisational image in the community ∟ PUATEA004D Work effectively in a public safety organisation (Fire sector specific) |
PUACOM006B |
Plan and conduct a public awareness program ∟ PUACOM005B Foster a positive organisational image in the community (Fire sector specific) ∟ PUATEA004D Work effectively in a public safety organisation (Fire sector specific) |
PUAFIR301B |
Undertake community safety activities |
PUAFIR303B |
Suppress wildfire ∟ PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury |
PUAFIR304B |
Respond to marine emergencies ∟ PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury |
PUAFIR305B |
Respond to aviation incidents (general) ∟ PUAFIR218 Respond to isolated structure fire ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury OR ∟PUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire ∟ PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury |
PUAFIR311B |
Dispatch rappel personnel and equipment from a helicopter ∟ PUAFIR212B Rappel from helicopter ∟ PUAFIR209B Work safely around aircraft |
PUAFIR312B |
Operate aerial ignition equipment in an aircraft ∟ PUAFIR209B Work safely around aircraft |
PUAFIR313B |
Operate aviation support equipment ∟ PUAFIR209B Work safely around aircraft |
PUAFIR314B |
Utilise installed fire safety systems ∟ PUAFIR206B Check installed fire safety systems |
PUAFIR315B |
Navigate from an aircraft ∟ PUAFIR209B Work safely around aircraft (Fire sector specific) |
PUAFIR316 |
Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident ∟ PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury |
PUAFIR317 |
Operate aerial appliance ∟ PUAEQU001B Prepare, maintain and test response equipment ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury (Fire sector specific) ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury ∟ PUAVEH001B Drive vehicles under operational conditions |
PUAFIR318 |
Operate specialist appliance |
PUALAW002B |
Conduct initial investigation at incident scene |
PUAOPE014A |
Navigate to an incident |
PUAOPE020A |
Lead a crew |
PUASAR018A |
Select and maintain canines to be part of a canine search team for USAR incidents |
PUASAR019A |
Train canines to work in a USAR environment |
PUASAR020A |
Develop a canine search team for USAR incidents ∟ PUASAR018A Select and maintain canines to be part of a canine search team for USAR incidents ∟ PUASAR019A Train canines to work in a USAR environment ∟ PUASAR023A Participate in an urban search and rescue Category 1 ∟ HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support OR ∟PUAEME001B Provide emergency care ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury (Fire sector specific) |
PUASAR021A |
Search as part of a canine search team at USAR incidents ∟ PUASAR020A Develop a canine search team for USAR incidents ∟ PUASAR018A Select and maintain canines to be part of a canine search team for USAR incidents ∟ PUASAR019A Train canines to work in a USAR environment ∟ PUASAR023A Participate in an urban search and rescue Category 1 ∟ HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support OR ∟PUAEME001B Provide emergency care ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury (Fire sector specific) |
PUASAR024A |
Undertake road crash rescue ∟ PUASAR022A Participate in a rescue operation ∟ HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support OR ∟PUAEME001B Provide emergency care ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury (Fire sector specific) And either ∟ PUAEME002C Manage injuries at emergency incident ∟ PUAEME001B Provide emergency care ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury (Fire sector specific) OR ∟ HLTFA311A Apply first aid |
PUASAR025A |
Undertake confined space rescue ∟ PUASAR022A Participate in a rescue operation (Fire Sector specific) ∟ HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support OR ∟PUAEME001B Provide emergency care ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent Injury (Fire sector specific) ∟ PUAFIR316 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident ∟ PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury |
PUASAR026A |
Undertake industrial and domestic rescue |
PUASAR027A |
Undertake land search rescue ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury (Fire sector specific) |
PUASAR028A |
Undertake rescue from a partial structural collapse ∟ PUASAR023A Participate in an urban search and rescue Category 1 ∟ HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support OR ∟PUAEME001B Provide emergency care ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury (Fire sector specific) |
PUASAR029A |
Undertake a complex transport rescue |
PUASAR030A |
Undertake trench rescue ∟ PUASAR022A Participate in a rescue operation ∟ HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support OR ∟PUAEME001B Provide emergency care ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury (Fire sector specific) |
PUASAR031A |
Undertake an urban search and rescue Category 2 ∟ PUASAR023A Participate in an urban search and rescue Category 1 ∟ HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support OR ∟PUAEME001B Provide emergency care ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury (Fire sector specific) |
PUASAR032A |
Undertake vertical rescue ∟ PUASAR022A Participate in a rescue operation ∟ HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support OR ∟PUAEME001B Provide emergency care ∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury (Fire sector specific) |
PUASAR034 |
Undertake swiftwater and floodwater rescue and recovery ∟ PUASAR033 Perform land based swiftwater and floodwater rescue and recovery ∟ HLTFA311A Apply first aid |
PUATEA002B |
Work autonomously ∟ PUATEA001B Work in a team (Fire sector specific) |
BSBCMM401A |
Make a presentation |
HLTFA412A |
Apply advanced first aid |
TAEDEL301A |
Provide work skill instruction |