PUA31806 Certificate III in Public Safety (Defence Public Affairs)

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PUA31806 Certificate III in Public Safety (Defence Public Affairs)

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Employability Skills Summary

Employability Skills Summary for PUA31806 Certificate III in Public Safety (Defence Public Affairs)

Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.

Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the PUA31806 Certificate III in Public Safety (Defence Public Affairs) 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	communicate on a range of possible organisational responses to clients in a timely manner deal with stakeholders in line with ethical and professional standards to develop trust and mutual understanding develop working relationships with stakeholders and use in a way that provides identifiable benefits to the organisation and the community from shared expertise and resources exercise courtesy, consideration and sensitivity with clients follow procedures for dealing with difficult clients interact with internal and external clients locate, interpret and provide relevant information to requests manage information to support the achievement of the organisation's objectives obtain, complete and process all necessary documentation according to organisation's policy and procedures provide advice to stakeholders that is consistent with organisation policy, needs, quality standards and legislative responsibilities report the results of information gathering, analysis and synthesis within agreed timeframes revise own writing to enhance meaning and effectiveness submit recommendations for improving the information system transcribe material accurately from oral to written text use appropriate presentation techniques, style and language use both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques use language that can be readily understood by avoiding any misinterpretation
Teamwork	display strong interpersonal skills encourage and support other team members meeting goals and objectives guide and facilitate teams implement effective team work recognise and apply equity and diversity principles recognise, value and adjust own behaviour to individual differences in the workplace by treating others with respect and dignity seek assistance within the organisation when required take part in group discussions and informal meetings understand small group dynamics understand the principles of team work and teams aims and objectives work in an acceptable and non-discriminatory manner while establishing rapport and good working relationships with all colleagues
Problem solving	analyse information to identify relevant trends and developments in terms of the needs for which is acquired apply statistical methods and use mathematical calculations complete reports detailing activities, results and recommendations evaluate public safety awareness activities in terms of their costs and benefits gather, analyse and synthesise information for policy development and organisation decision making use collection techniques, collection methods and evaluate information issues
Initiative and enterprise	identify a story through personal initiative or by following direction from the editor/or sub editor
Planning and organising	demonstrate understanding of, and apply throughout operation, occupational health and safety requirements and recognised safety precautions including those contained in procedures establish interview parameters with subject gather event details and support materials and present in a logical, relevant and concise manner to the media identify information needs and sources plan, prepare and conduct an interview to uncover information for a Defence publication prepare plans to obtain information which is not available or accessible within the organisation supply relevant and succinct information to the media when operational responsibilities are under control and when an organisational representative is available to talk to the media
Self-management	comply with workplace equity and diversity practices conduct self in a manner that shows sensitivity to the differences between colleagues recognise the limit of own authority work without supervision
Learning	develop analysis and display techniques, information collection and collation capabilities and information evaluation skills
Technology	use appropriate information technology and media equipment use available technology to manage information use management information systems (computers, communication channels, records management, procedures, manuals, protocol, legislation, and basic statistical information) by storing and retrieving data for decision making

Packaging Rules

Qualification Requirement: 10 units

All 8 core units, plus 2 elective units

The elective units may be taken from the elective units listed below, or may include 2 units taken from within this Training Package or any other endorsed Training Package at the same qualification level or at a higher level.

Code	Core Units
PUACOM001C	Communicate in the workplace
PUACOM002B	Provide services to clients
PUACOM003B	Manage information
PUACOM010B	Promote the organisation's mission and services
PUACOM011B	Develop community awareness networks
PUACOM012B	Liaise with the media at a local level
PUADEFEQ001C	Work with equity and diversity
PUADEFPR302B	Conduct an interview to support written material
Code	Elective Units
BSBCMN211A	Participate in workplace safety procedures
BSBCMN302A	Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBSUS201A	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
PUAMAN002B	Administer work group resources
PUATEA001B	Work in a team
NOTES BSB units have been imported from the BSB01 Business Services Training Package. Information about customising PUA00 Public Safety Training Package qualifications is on page 12.