Qualification Outline

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23/07/2026 1:12 AM AWST

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Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Coordination (Marine/Land)

Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Coordination (Marine/Land)

Qualification
National Code:
POL58115
State Code:
AWV8
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0911 - Justice And Law Enforcement
Original TGA Release Date
19/10/2015
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 19/10/2015 Current Approved
Description

The public safety industry operates through discrete sectors. Policing qualifications have been developed to set agreed minimum standards for police personnel that should be contextualised within the specifics of each police jurisdiction/agency/organisation's policies and procedures.

This qualification allows for the attainment of general skills in police search and rescue coordination while also specialising in either marine or land search and rescue duties.

The marine specialisation covers skills that allow police staff to employ specialised knowledge and skilled practice in search and rescue coordination within a marine environment.

The land specialisation covers skills that allow police staff to employ specialised knowledge and skilled practice in search and rescue coordination within a land environment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Additional qualification advice
The testamur can be titled: Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Coordination (field of study) i.e. Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Coordination (Marine).

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Five (5) units of competency are required for this qualification:
- four (4) core units
- one (1) elective unit

Specialisation
The candidate is required to choose either the marine or land specialisation:
- one (1) elective unit from Group A for a marine specialisation
- one (1) elective unit from Group B for a land specialisation
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVN20 POLSAR007 Assess search and rescue requirements 0 Unit of competency
AVN16 POLSAR010 Conclude police search and rescue operation 0 Unit of competency
AVN18 POLSAR009 Coordinate police search and rescue operation 0 Unit of competency
AVN17 POLSAR008 Undertake initial search and rescue actions 0 Unit of competency
2. Group A Marine Specialisation

One (1) must be completed from Group A for a marine specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVN21 POLSAR005 Undertake marine search and rescue duties 0 Unit of competency
3. Group B Land Specialisation

One (1) unit must be completed from Group B for a land specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVN19 POLSAR006 Undertake land search and rescue duties 0 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J215 PUA50112 Diploma of Public Safety (Police Search and Rescue - Coordination) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHC2 POL58121 Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Coordination (Marine / Land) Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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