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 

• communicate treatment plans
• compile reports on equity and diversity issues
• critically evaluate an operational situation by listening, observing and clarifying information with supervisor
• determine, document and communicate levels of risk
• develop techniques for giving and receiving feedback in a constructive manner
• document any risk that is determined as unacceptable and note for treatment
• ensure reading skills are to the level required to interpret and analyse job instructions, workplace documentation and inspection reports
• ensure written communication is to the level required to complete workplace documentation and OH&S audit reports
• evaluate treatment options under consideration for effectiveness
• identify and communicate equity and diversity strategies to team members
• make notes of observations
• prepare and update audit reports
• provide feedback on equity and diversity strategies to managers
• use verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including body language, language style, active listening, negotiation techniques and interpersonal communication
• voice personal view to the review process

Teamwork 

• apply techniques to support others
• develop team work principles and strategies
• encourage team members
• foster and promote equity and diversity practices
• participate in the team
• provide assistance to maximise individual contribution to the attainment of the team objectives
• supervise and monitor equity and diversity processes within the workplace
• understand team dynamics, aims and objectives
• understand techniques for supporting others
• understand the composition, roles and responsibilities of team members
• work effectively with teams/groups
• work within a team environment

Problem solving 

• apply analytical and probing skills
• apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems
• deal with minor incidents
• determine and manage constraints and risks relevant to the task
• identify hazards, assess risks and control risks
• represent mathematical ideas in appropriate format
• resolve grievances and complaints without bias
• solve problems
• take action to correct inappropriate behaviour
• use problem solving skills for a defined range of problems

Initiative and enterprise 

• act independently
• be incisive in a fluid and demanding environment
• lead by example
• understand occupational health and safety principles and risk/risk management strategies

Planning and organising 

• analyse risks and prioritise levels of risk for treatment
• determine and manage the constraints and risks relevant to the task
• evaluate treatment options under consideration for effectiveness
• identify and assess risk in preparation for the treatment of risk
• identify and prepare appropriate audit tools
• identify, plan and implement treatment options to reduce risk
• identify sources of information on equity and diversity in accordance with legislative requirements, and organisational policies and practices
• plan and prepare for an occupational health and safety audit
• select appropriate auditing methods and techniques
• understand and apply throughout the operation, occupational health and safety legislation and codes of practice and standards and recognised safety precautions, including those contained in Australian Defence Force procedures

Self-management 

• act independently
• be incisive in a fluid and demanding environment
• conduct post activity analysis and make subsequent recommendations
• lead by example

Learning 

• develop an understanding of research and analysis techniques

Technology 

• understand and use appropriate occupational health and safety and risk management tools and systems, information technology and software

Code 

Core Units 

PUADEFOH001B

Conduct an occupational health and safety audit

PUADEFRI001B

Treat risk within Defence at an operational level

PUADEFRI002B

Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment

BSBCMN211A

Participate in workplace safety procedures

BSBCMN311A

Maintain workplace safety

BSBCMN411A

Monitor a safe workplace

PSPGOV406B

Gather and analyse information

PSPOHS401B

Implement workplace safety procedures and programs

Code 

Specialisation Elective Units 

BSBMGT505A

Ensure a safe workplace

BSBOHS508A

Participate in the investigation of incidents

BSBOHS604A

Apply ergonomic principles to control OHS risk

BSBOHS605A

Apply occupational hygiene principles to control OHS risk

BSBOHS606A

Develop and implement crisis management processes

PSPOHS601A

Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation's occupational health and safety system

PSPPOLD501A

Develop organisation policy

PSPREG601A

Manage regulatory compliance

PSPREG602A

Evaluate regulatory compliance

PUADEFOH002B

Conduct occupational health and safety inspections

PUADEFOH003B

Identify and monitor radiation hazards

PUADEFOH004B

Develop noise management plans

PUADEFOH005B

Apply radio frequency radiation safety procedures

PUADEFOH006B

Develop radio frequency radiation safety plans

PUADEFOH007B

Apply ionising radiation safety procedures

PUADEFOH008B

Develop ionising radiation safety plans

PUADEFOH009B

Work safely with lasers

PUADEFOH010B

Apply laser safety procedures

PUADEFOH011B

Develop laser safety plans

PUADEFOH012B

Identify confined space

PUADEFOH013B

Enter confined space

PUADEFOH014B

Test confined space environment

PUADEFOH015B

Control entry to confined spaces

PUADEFOH016B

Monitor and report on hazardous substances safety

PUADEFCM003B

Analyse causes and identify countermeasures for injuries in physical activities

PUAEMR009B

Facilitate emergency risk assessment

PUAEMR012B

Determine treatment options

PUAEMR013B

Facilitate treatment strategy development and implementation

PUAPOL006B

Facilitate effective communication in the workplace

Code 

General Elective Units 

BSBFLM404A

Lead work teams

BSBFLM406A

Implement workplace information system

BSBFLM409A

Implement continuous improvement

BSBFLM503B

Manage effective workplace relationships

BSBFLM510A

Facilitate and capitalise on change and innovation

BSBSUS301A

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

PUADEFEQ001C

Work with equity and diversity

TAADEL401B

Plan and organise group-based delivery

TAADEL402B

Facilitate group-based learning

NOTES 

BSB units have been imported from the BSB01 Business Services Training Package.

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

TAA units have been imported from the TAA04 Training and Assessment Training Package.

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