Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Qualification
National Code:
PUA30613
PUA30613
State Code:
J546
J546
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0399 - Other Engineering And Related Technologies
Original TGA Release Date
02/05/2013
Approved Date
25/06/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
460
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
02/05/2013
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 02/05/2013 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
Not applicable.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twelve (12) units of competency are required for this qualification including:- eight (8) core units
- four (4) elective units
- Choose a minimum of two (2) elective units from the elective units listed in the qualification outline.
- Choose the remaining two (2) units from either elective units listed in the qualification outline, or elsewhere within this training package, or another endorsed training package, or accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must be selected from an equivalent qualification level or higher.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
The pre-requisite units attached to any of the units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of units required for the qualification.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD461 | HLTFA404C | Apply advanced resuscitation techniques | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WD146 | HLTFA311A | Apply first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D2985 | PUAVEH001B | Drive vehicles under operational conditions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3651 | PUAFIR308B | Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident | 8 | Unit of competency |
| D2983 | PUAOHS002B | Maintain safety at an incident scene | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D2982 | PUAFIR309B | Operate pumps | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WG121 | PUAFIR320 | Render hazardous materials incidents safe | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D2980 | PUAFIR302B | Suppress urban fire | 80 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A minimum of two (2) units of the four (4) units required must be chosen from the elective units listed in the qualification outline.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG117 | PUAFIR316 | Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D5502 | PUAOPE014A | Navigate to an incident | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WG119 | PUAFIR318 | Operate specialist appliance | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D2991 | PUAFIR304B | Respond to marine emergencies | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D2989 | PUAFIR303B | Suppress wildfire | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D5530 | PUASAR025A | Undertake confined space rescue | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D5532 | PUASAR027A | Undertake land search rescue | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5533 | PUASAR028A | Undertake rescue from a partial structural collapse | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5537 | PUASAR032A | Undertake vertical rescue | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D2984 | PUATEA002B | Work autonomously | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C600 | PUA30601 | Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEO2 | PUA30619 | Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code PUA30613 taken from the Public Safety Training Package PUA12 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.
1. This qualification is the copyright of the Department of Eduction, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the National Register Training.gov.au.
3. This example program was entered on to STARS on 24/06/2013.
1. This qualification is the copyright of the Department of Eduction, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the National Register Training.gov.au.
3. This example program was entered on to STARS on 24/06/2013.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
