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 

• apply verbal communication techniques
• complete reports, which may include reports required for coronial or other legal proceedings, organisational reports, debrief reports
• formulate advice and discussion with stakeholders
• interpret information contained in policy, legislation and regulations related to ranges and training areas
• liaise
• mark maps, charts and documentation in accordance with Range Standing Orders, instructions, policy and procedures
• prepare letters and reports to specified standard
• raise regular and timely situation reports and distribute in accordance with organisational standards

Teamwork 

• activate internal and external liaison networks and maintain to ensure effective communication
• allocate operations centre tasks and conduct briefings in accordance with operational plans
• allocate priority for action in accordance with relevant safety parameters, Range Standing Orders, instructions, policy and procedures
• establish and maintain participation
• formulate solutions for specified issues and provide to appropriate personnel
• provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner
• recognise individual differences in the workplace, to value these differences and to adjust behaviour to account for these differences
• task operation centre staff to collect and collate operational information using standard operational procedures

Problem solving 

• analyse circumstances, and interpret and clearly define the issue/s
• analyse operational information to modify and update plans and prioritise tasks in accordance with operational plans and policies
• analyse post activity reports and other incident or activity reports for probable contamination and location
• conduct research related to the issue/s is and seek the advice of relevant personnel to clarify findings that are unclear
• identify hazards and prioritise to ensure that the response is appropriate to the type and scale of the event
• negotiate stakeholders' requirements, and document and incorporate within the proposed advice
• obtain information required and analyse in accordance with professional standards

Initiative and enterprise 

• establish an improvised operations centre
• plan for emergency response, including the setting up of appropriate control and coordination structures
• solve problems and make decisions

Planning and organising 

• establish plans for searches, confirm and mark contaminant/s in accordance with Range Standing Orders, instructions, policy and procedures
• identify relevant policy, legislation and regulations to meet organisation information requirements
• identify resources required for location/marking of the contaminant/s and acquire in accordance with Range Standing Orders, instructions, policy and procedures
• manage physical and financial resources in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures
• obtain operational information and identify hazards to permit accurate assessment of the problem
• review training and operational planning requirements to enhance future operations
• terminate the operation in accordance with operational standards

Self-management 

• apply the concepts of due diligence
• apply the principles of duty of care
• comply with professional codes of practice (as applicable) and ethical standards
• ensure personal behaviour shows sensitivity to the differences between colleagues
• maintain a calm approach under stress
• manage communications within and between teams and organisations
• participate as a team member
• provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner

Learning 

• learn about AS/NZS ISO 14001(Int): 1995, Environmental Management Systems - specifications with guidance for use
• learn about federal and state/territory legislation, regulations within legislation, government policy, organisation policy, those in Range Standing Orders
• learn about principles of risk management, locally used information management and communications systems, local alert and warning systems, locally available resources, their capabilities and access to them
• learn about regional, state or national plans, relevant occupational health and safety, regulatory requirements, and emergency plans
• use formation or unit instructions

Technology 

• access electronic or manual recording procedures
• establish radio and allied communication nets in accordance with standard operating procedures
• implement message and information management systems and maintain to provide accurate operational records
• maintain environmental management documentation
• use appropriate information technology and software
• use HF, VHF and UHF radio systems
• use specialised information sources
• use telephone systems, satellite phones, internet or intranet links

Code 

Core Units 

PUACOM002B

Provide services to clients

PUACOM007B

Liaise with other organisations

PUADEFRM101B

Provide technical advice on ranges and training areas

PUADEFRM102B

Interpret policy, legislation and regulations

PUADEFRM201B

Develop and maintain range standing orders

PUAEMR002B

Identify, analyse and evaluate risk

Code 

Range Inspection Elective Units 

PUADEFRM202B

Approve training area and range activities

PUADEFRM204B

Monitor and control training area and range activities

PUADEFRM205B

Manage emergency operations

PUADEFRM207B

Conduct training area inspections

PUADEFRM208B

Manage training area and range contamination

PUADEFRM210B

Monitor and implement environmental plans and procedures

PUADEFRM212A

Manage training areas and ranges

PUAEMR003B

Determine treatment strategies

PUAEMR004B

Management treatment strategy implementation

Code 

Range Management Elective Units 

PUADEFRM206B

Conduct range inspections

PUADEFRM211B

Site range complexes

BSBAUD401A

Prepare for a quality audit

BSBAUD501A

Initiate a quality audit

BSBAUD503A

Lead a quality audit

BSBAUD504A

Report on a quality audit

BSBCOM403A

Provide education and training on compliance requirements and systems

BSBCOM404A

Promote and liaise on compliance requirements, systems and related issues

BSBCOM501A

Identify and interpret compliance requirements

BSBCOM502A

Evaluate and review compliance

BSBCOM601A

Research compliance requirements and issues

Code 

General Elective Units 

BSBSUS301A

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

PSPPROC406A

Procure goods and services

TAAASS301B

Contribute to assessment

TAAASS401C

Plan and organise assessment

TAAASS402C

Assess competence

TAAASS403B

Develop assessment tools

TAADEL301C

Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills

TAADEL403B

Facilitate individual learning

NOTES 

BSB units have been imported from the BSB01 and BSB07 Business Services Training Packages.

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 .