Qualification details

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 

• complete anti-surveillance report
• ensure written report conforms to acceptable writing conventions and is presented in a professional manner
• establish and maintain lines of communication to elicit feedback from clients
• plan briefing so that all essential information is included and logically arranged
• prioritise significant items of interest in accordance with workplace procedures and report to appropriate personnel

Teamwork 

• actively seek feedback on products and dissemination methods from clients to facilitate an improved product
• brief other team members on their roles during the search and questioning, in accordance with organisational requirements
• prioritise significant items of interest in accordance with workplace procedures and report to appropriate personnel
• work in a team

Problem solving 

• adjust questioning technique based on the responses
• analyse problems encountered during the transcription process and take appropriate actions, in accordance with workplace procedures
• detect surveillance activity and reaction
• develop line of questioning based on the responses

Initiative and enterprise 

• conduct anti-surveillance drills to evoke a surveillance reaction
• conduct basic analysis of information and identify significant items of interest in accordance with organisational requirements
• disseminate written report to the intended recipients in a timely manner
• prioritise significant items of interest in accordance with workplace procedures and report to appropriate personnel

Planning and organising 

• analyse situation, terrain and threat forces to determine operational risk
• determine client's expectation of an appropriate written report protocol
• plan briefing so that all essential information is included and logically arranged
• produce anti-surveillance plan in accordance with organisational procedures, laws and agreements

Self-management 

• apply occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and safety precautions throughout the operation
• disseminate written report to the intended recipients in a timely manner
• maintain records and make timely reports
• manage personal work priorities and professional development

Learning 

• design electronic products to be compatible with intended recipient needs/systems and/or operational circumstances
• examine items found on detainee to establish lines of questioning
• implement workplace orientation and induction procedures
• use workplace and language publications and other reference material to conduct research

Technology 

• design electronic products to be compatible with intended recipient needs/systems and/or operational circumstances
• operate photographic equipment
• select and present electronic products to ensure conciseness and to enhance delivery and recipient understanding of the message
• use organisational computer equipment and applications for communications intercept

Code 

Core Units 

PUADEFEQ001C

Work with equity and diversity

PUADEFIN001A

Process information into intelligence

BSBCMN311B

Maintain workplace safety

BSBRES401A

Analyse and present research information

PSPSEC405A

Handle security classified information

Code 

Elective Units 

Group A  (specialisation )

Information collection field

CPPSEC3032A

Gather information by factual investigation

PUADEFCO402C

Transmit and receive messages utilising Defence messaging systems

PUADEFCO403C

Transmit and receive data via information exchange systems

PUADEFCO406A

Transmit and receive messages via voice

PUADEFPR305B

Take photographs suitable for publication within Defence

PUADEFPR306B

Obtain images suitable for publication within Defence

PSPGOV406B

Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV419A

Work with interpreters

PSPREG411A

Gather information through interviews

Processing field

ICPMM322C

Edit a digital image

PUADEFIN002A

Process voice communications

PUADEFIN003A

Edit intelligence material for security purposes

PSPGOV420A

Use translation services

Dissemination field

CUVCOR07B

Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea

CUVCOR09B

Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

PUADEFIN014A

Disseminate outputs from the intelligence process

PUADEFPR303B

Write material suitable for publication within Defence

∟ PUADEFPR301B Identify material suitable for publication within Defence

PUADEFPR307B

Assist in managing production processes

∟ PUADEFPR301B Identify material suitable for publication within Defence

PUAOPE015A

Conduct briefings and debriefings

Security field

CPPSEC3027A

Develop investigative plan

CSCSAS303A

Conduct searches

PSPSEC301A

Secure government assets

PSPSEC302A

Respond to government security incidents

PSPSEC303A

Conduct security awareness sessions

PSPSOHS508A

Participate in the investigation of incidents

PUADEFCO401C

Maintain security in a Defence communications and information systems environment

Psyops field

CUFWRT301A

Write content for a range of media

SITXMPR001A

Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials

SITXMPR002A

Create a promotional display or stand

Human exploitation field

PUADEFIN004A

Conduct tactical questioning on operations

∟ PSPGOV419A Work with interpreters

PUADEFIN005A

Conduct interrogation on military operations

∟ PUADEFIN004A Conduct tactical questioning on operations

PUADEFIN006A

Conduct anti-surveillance

PUADEFIN009A

Plan a surveillance operation

PUADEFIN010A

Communicate in a surveillance environment

PUADEFIN011A

Perform foot surveillance

PUADEFIN012A

Perform mobile surveillance

PUADEFIN013A

Perform static surveillance

Group B  (combat )

HLTFA301B

Apply first aid

PUADEFBM003C

Control persons using non-firearms options

PUADEFBM005C

Maintain weapons and associated equipment

PUADEFCA001B

Observe and monitor hostile areas to detect targets

PUADEFCA310B

Collect environmental information

PUADEFCA401B

Undertake security operations

PUADEFCA402B

Undertake defensive operations

PUADEFCA403B

Undertake offensive operations

PUADEFCA404B

Undertake reconnaissance tasks

PUADEFCA405B

Undertake surveillance patrol tasks

PUADEFCA406B

Operate a service pistol

PUADEFCA410B

Throw grenades on operations

PUADEFCA411B

Operate a grenade launcher

PUADEFCA416C

Employ hand operated pyrotechnics

PUADEFCA420B

Operate a light support weapon on operations

PUADEFCM101C

Operate a service rifle

PUADEFCM104C

Operate in a threat environment

PUADEFCO108A

Support the operation of a communications and information system facility

PUADEFCO405C

Conduct operator level maintenance in a Defence environment

PUADEFEO101D

Work safely with explosive ordnance

PUADEFOH005B

Apply radio frequency radiation safety procedures

PUADEFOH007B

Apply ionising radiation safety procedures

PUADEFOH009B

Work safely with lasers

PUAOPE014A

Navigate to an incident in a vehicle

SRODRV001B

Drive and recover a 4WD vehicle

Group C  (information technology )

BSBITU101A

Operate a personal computer

BSBITU201A

Produce simple word processed documents

BSBITU202A

Create and use spreadsheets

BSBITU301A

Create and use databases

BSBITU302A

Create electronic presentations

BSBRKG303B

Retrieve information from records

BSBWOR204A

Use business technology

ICAD4209B

Write content for web pages

ICAS4201B

Transfer content to a website using commercial packages

ICAT4194B

Ensure basic website security

∟ ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols

ICAU1133B

Send and retrieve information using web browsers and email

ICAU2006B

Operate computing packages

ICAU4207B

Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites

ICAW2001B

Work effectively in an IT environment

ICPMM263C

Access and use the Internet

Group D  (general )

BCCCM2002C

Use small plant and equipment

BSBCMM201A

Communicate in the workplace

BSBCMM401A

Make a presentation

BSBINM201A

Process and maintain workplace information

BSBINM303A

Handle receipt and despatch of information

BSBSUS201A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

PSPGOV203B

Deliver a service to clients

PSPGOV204B

Access and use resources

PSPGOV208A

Write routine workplace materials

PSPGOV301B

Work effectively in the organisation

PSPGOV302B

Contribute to workgroup activities

PSPGOV303B

Build and maintain internal networks

PSPGOV306B

Implement change

PSPGOV307B

Organise workplace information

PSPGOV309A

Address client needs

PSPGOV312A

Use workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV313A

Compose workplace documents

PSPGOV315A

Give and receive workplace feedback

PSPLEGN301B

Comply with legislation in the public sector

PUADEFEO201C

Respond to fire

PUATEA001B

Work in a team

PUATEA005A

Manage own professional performance

RTC1301A

Operate basic machinery and equipment

NOTES 

BCC unit has been imported from the BCC03 Civil Construction Industry Training Package.

BSB units have been imported from the BSB07 Business Services Training Package.

CPP units have been imported from the CPP07 Property Services Training Package.

CSC unit has been imported from the CSC07 Correctional Services Training Package.

CUF units have been imported from the CUF07 Screen and Media Training Package.

CUV units have been imported from the CUV03 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package.

HLT unit has been imported from the HLT07 Health Training Package.

ICA units have been imported from the ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package.

ICP unit has been imported from the ICP05 Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package.

PSP units have been imported from the PSP04 Public Sector Training Package.

RTC unit has been imported from the RTC02 Rural/Conservation Common Units.

SIT units have been imported from the SIT07 Tourism, Hospitality and Events Training Package.

SRO unit has been imported from the SRO03 Outdoor Recreation Industry Training Package.

TLI units have been imported from the TLI07 Transport and Logistics Training Package.

Information about customising PUA00 Public Safety Training Package qualifications is on page 12 .