Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
PUA30322
BIT5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 16/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
The PUA30322 Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue) is designed for participants performing aquatic search and rescue operations. Aquatic search and rescue personnel can participate in the search and rescue for missing persons either in the water, or on nearby land.
The role of an aquatic search and rescue team member is to prepare for search and rescue operations, recognise when a rescue response is required, perform complex patient rescues, including the search and rescue of a missing person, and demonstrate recovery and stand down processes. This may include undertaking patrol duties and surf awareness to be able to participate in lifesaving operations.
This qualification includes the units of competency required by aquatic search and rescue personnel to perform a range of activities such as responding to search and rescue incidents and undertaking recovery operations. It typically involves working as a team member, under guidance, in aquatic search and rescue operations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of eleven (11) units of competency comprising:- five (5) core units listed below; plus
- six (6) elective units from the elective units listed.
Choose a minimum of four (4) elective units from the list below.
- choose one (1) elective unit from Group A elective unit list below
- choose three (3) elective units from Group B elective unit list below.
Choose the remaining two (2) elective units from either the elective unit lists 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 from outside the qualification must not duplicate content already covered by units in this qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified on training.gov.au (TGA).
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAZ73 | PUACOM001 | Communicate in the workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAX42 | PUAWHS002 | Maintain safety at an incident scene | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OAY03 | PUAOPE013 | Operate communications systems and equipment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OAX80 | PUASAR011 | Search as a member of an aquatic search team | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OAX48 | PUATEA004 | Work effectively in a public safety organisation | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Elective Units
Choose one (1) elective unit from Group A.
Choose the remaining two (2) elective units from either elective group unit lists.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCD28 | HLTAID013 | Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site | 25 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: General Elective Units
Choose three (3) elective units from Group B.
Choose the remaining two (2) elective units from either elective group unit lists.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN8 | PUA30319 | Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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