Qualification details

Release 

TP version 

Comments 

2

PUA12 V2.1

Editorial changes.

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PUA12 V2

Primary release on TGA.

Employability Skill 

Employability Skills Statement 

Communication 

• impart the organisation’s message accurately and in a clear, concise and confident manner to gain stakeholder understanding and commitment
• manage grievances and complaints in line with organisational procedures
• negotiate strategies and tactics
• obtain feedback from other organisations and governments to inform and improve service delivery
• recognise and communicate achievements within the organisation

Teamwork 

• establish and agree upon team goals to achieve work tasks
• lead and motivate people
• recognise and convey to team members, the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders

Problem solving 

• assess the nature, extent and potential of the emergency
• establish problem solving/issue resolution procedures within legislative requirements and organisational guidelines
• keep expenditure within budget, identifying any potential over-runs and renegotiating the budget accordingly
• prepare cost-benefit analyses for major cost items in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
• use analytical tools and processes
• use decision making techniques

Initiative and enterprise 

• encourage initiative and innovation
• establish formal and informal networks at the local, regional and national levels to support ongoing and future liaison and collaboration
• promote the organisation through media, government and the community in a positive and constructive manner, in line with organisational procedures

Planning and organising 

• allocate financial resources as agreed to in the operational plan and the budget negotiation process (as appropriate)
• analyse implications of major shifts in proposed or actual budget expenditures
• determine or review human resource needs within the anticipated operational needs and allocated budget
• develop a strategic plan for risk management
• establish an appropriate control structure in accordance with approved operating procedures
• identify organisational capabilities to manage risk
• make selections, transfers and promotions in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

Self -management 

• conduct dealings with stakeholders in line with organisational procedures
• demonstrate consistency between instructions and action in self and others
• provide advice confidentially on matters sensitive to governments and the organisation, in line with privacy and confidentiality legislation and guidelines

Learning 

• address performance problems confidentially and in a constructive and timely manner, in line with relevant organisational procedures
• take into account the capabilities of people and teams

Technology 

• establish communication systems and procedures
• operate computer-based tools to produce financial reports
• use a range of information technology devices in accordance with organisational procedures
• use information management systems in accordance with organisational procedures

Code 

Core Units 

PUACOM010B

Promote the organisation’s mission and services

∟ PUACOM007B Liaise with other organisations (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUACOM005B Foster a positive organisational image in the community (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUATEA004D Work effectively in a public safety organisation (Fire sector specific)

PUAMAN001B

Manage the organisation’s public safety responsibilities

PUAMAN003B

Manage human resources

∟ PUAFIR503B Coordinate human resource management activities (Fire sector specific)

PUAMAN007B

Manage financial resources

∟ PUAFIR505B Administer cost centre’s financial resources (Fire sector specific)

Elective Units Group A 

For application in the fire and land management agencies PUAOPE019A Control a Level 3 incident is required.

For application in Air services PUAOPE024A Manage operations for a Level 3 incident is required.

PUAOPE019A

Control a Level 3 incident

∟ PUAOPE018A Control a Level 2 incident (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAOPE012A Control a Level 1 incident (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAFIR302B Suppress urban fire (Fire sector specific)

∟ HLTFA311A Apply first aid

∟ PUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire

∟ PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury

OR

∟ PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire

∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury

PUAOPE024A

Manage operations for a Level 3 incident

∟ PUAOPE023A Manage operations for a level 2 incident (Fire Sector specific)

∟ PUAOPE015A Conduct briefing and debriefings (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAOPE016A Manage a multi-team sector (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAFIR302B Suppress urban fire (Fire sector specific)

∟ HLTFA311A Apply first aid

∟ PUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire

∟ PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit

∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury

OR

∟ PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire (Fire sector specific)

∟ PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire

∟ PUAFIR215 Prevent injury

Elective Units Group B 

PUACOM004B

Manage organisational communication strategies

PUAFIR601B

Develop and administer agency policy, procedures and practices

∟ PUAFIR504B Assist with the formulation and implementation of plans and policies

PUAFIR602B

Manage the implementation of community safety strategies

∟ PUAFIR509B Implement prevention strategies

PUAOHS004B

Establish and maintain the occupational health and safety system

PUAOPE017A

Coordinate resources for a multi-agency incident

PUAOPE026A

Provide strategic safety advice at an incident

PUAPOLMG007A

Contribute to policy formulation and revision

PUAPRS20529B

Manage marketing requirements

BSBINN502A

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

BSBMGT502B

Manage people performance