Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Public Safety (SES)
Certificate II in Public Safety (SES)
PUA20219
BEM4
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 23/03/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 16/07/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
The PUA20219 Certificate II in Public Safety (SES) is designed for introductory level community, volunteer and emergency service organisational personnel to develop the knowledge and skills required to assist in emergency response situations.
State Emergency Services (SES) assist with emergency responses to floods, storms, earthquakes and tsunamis. They also assist in road accidents, search and rescue operations and often play a support role during major bushfire responses. The SES also assists in the development and implementation of local emergency management plans and the provision of community education programs.
This qualification includes the units of competency required by SES personnel to perform a range of varied activities including responding to disasters and assisting in search and rescue operations. It typically involves working as a team member, under direction, in responding to incidents, selecting equipment and applying contingency measures.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of ten (10) units of competency comprising- six (6) core units listed below; plus
- four (4) elective units from the general elective units listed
- choose a minimum of two (2) elective units from the elective unit list below
- select the remaining two (2) units from either the elective list below or elsewhere within this training package or another endorsed training package or accredited course.
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.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
Prerequisites attached to any of the units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of units required for this qualification.
Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.
By default, all prerequisites listed with ∟ become part of the core and elective units of this qualification.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAZ73 | PUACOM001 | Communicate in the workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAX41 | PUAWHS001 | Follow defined work, health and safety policies and procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAY03 | PUAOPE013 | Operate communications systems and equipment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ72 | PUACOM002 | Provide services to clients | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OAX48 | PUATEA004 | Work effectively in a public safety organisation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAX60 | PUATEA001 | Work in a team | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODP52 | TLIH0005 | Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAX42 | PUAWHS002 | Maintain safety at an incident scene | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OAX71 | PUASAR022 | Participate in a rescue operation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ15 | PUAEQU001 | Prepare, maintain and test response equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAY31 | PUALAW001 | Protect and preserve incident scene | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAX55 | PUASES012 | Work as a team member in an emergency operations centre | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J198 | PUA21312 | Certificate II in Public Safety (SES) | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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