PUA21012 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)

Release 3

PUA21012 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)

Modification History

Release	TP version	Comments
3	PUA12 V2.1	Imported units updated.
2	PUA12 V2	Imported units updated
1	PUA12 v1	New release of existing qualification from PUA00 v8.1: PUA21010. Packaging rules wording reviewed, imported units updated, elective groupings changed. Equivalent.

Description

Not applicable.

Pathways Information

Pathways into the qualification

Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points demonstrating potential to undertake vocational education and training at this qualification level, such as:

working in a lifesaver, lifeguard or marine rescue role

with vocational experience in beach or marine safety roles.

Pathways from the qualification

After achieving the PUA21010 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue), candidates may undertake a range of qualifications relevant to their role, such as:

PUA31310 Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)

PUA31404 Certificate III in Public Safety (Community Safety).

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

Employability Skills Summary for PUA21012 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)

Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.

Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the PUA21012 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) 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.

Employability Skill	Employability Skills Statement
Communication	interact with people internally and externally through verbal, non-verbal and written communications in the workplace and follow verbal and written workplace instructions provide verbal reports to paramedical personnel use active listening skills and questioning techniques to clarify issues use established communication pathways for routine and non-routine communication use language that is clear, concise and appropriate to client, assignment and organisation's requirements, in all communications
Teamwork	assist members of other emergency services contribute to the identification of team goals and objectives discuss methods for minimising hazards with team members and reach agreement as a team encourage others/team members obtain and discuss operation and task information with team members participate in rescue operations as a member of an aquatic rescue team take part in group discussions and informal meetings work cooperatively with personnel from other organisations
Problem solving	minimise or control hazards and environmental conditions provide emergency care pending the arrival of appropriately qualified personnel recognise and resolve problems and conflict rectify and/or report first aid equipment faults research hazards en-route to the incident area to determine a safe route/course
Initiative and enterprise	initiate search and rescue patterns if required within the incident area where distressed vessel or survivors are believed to now be located raise occupational health and safety issues with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant occupational health and safety legislation recognise and refer to the supervisor, personal capabilities and limitations use improvised techniques where access to equipment is limited
Planning and organising	assess work load and set priorities within allocated timeframes identify factors affecting work requirements, assess their impact and take appropriate action to ensure work requirements are met identify hazards and assess risks prepare and make ready for use relevant maps/charts, electronic navigation aids and navigation equipment report the need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment to the supervisor select personal protective equipment based on the nature of the rescue operation
Self-management	develop and maintain own expertise effectively recognise level of well being necessary to perform work identify signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others and report these signs and symptoms to relevant personnel identify training and development needs relevant to the area of work manage own work monitor own work recognise and manage signs of personal stress
Learning	learn about casualty handling techniques learn about manual handling techniques learn about priorities for life support in emergencies including the DRABC (danger, response, airway, breathing ventilation and circulation assessments) model learn about resuscitation techniques learn about systems of the body learn about verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including hand signals and language style
Technology	operate a chart plotter operate a GPS operate a radio system operate an appropriate sized rescue vessel operate an intercom system operate first aid equipment operate satellite phones from search and rescue authority use communication technology if relevant to workplace requirements use information technology effectively

Packaging Rules

8 units of competency are required for this qualification including:

5 core units

3 elective units

Choose a minimum of 1 elective unit from the list of elective units below.

Choose the remaining 2 elective units from either the elective list below or elsewhere in this training package or another endorsed training package or accredited course.

Only 1 unit from Group B may be included in this qualification.

Only 1 unit from Group C may be included in this qualification.

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must be from an equivalent qualification level or higher.

Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.

Code	Core Units
PUACOM001C	Communicate in the workplace
PUASAR013A	Participate in an aquatic rescue operation
PUATEA001B	Work in a team
PUATEA004D	Work effectively in a public safety organisation
HLTFA211A	Provide basic emergency life support
Elective Group A
Code	Elective Units
PUACOM002B	Provide services to clients
PUAEQU001B	Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
PUAOHS001C	Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures
PUAOPE009C	Navigate in an aquatic environment
PUAOPE013A	Operate communications systems and equipment
PUASAR012C	Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills
PUASES012A	Work as a team member in an emergency operations centre
PUAVEH001B	Drive vehicles under operational conditions
SISCAQU202A	Perform basic water rescues
SISCAQU306A	Supervise clients at an aquatic facility or environment
SISCAQU312A	Assist participants with a disability during aquatic activities
TDMMF1107B	Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment
TDMMR4307B	Assist in mooring and anchor handling activities
TDMMC807B	Manoeuvre a vessel within the limits of responsibility of a Master 5
Elective Group B
Code	Elective Units
TDMMF5407A	Observe safety and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel
TDMMF5607A	Observe personal safety and social responsibilities
Elective Group C
Code	Elective Units
TDMMF5507A	Fight and extinguish fires on board a coastal vessel
TDMMF6207A	Prevent, control and fight fires on board an ocean-going vessel