Qualification Outline

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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:
POL58121
State Code:
BHC2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0911 - Justice And Law Enforcement
Original TGA Release Date
21/09/2021
Approved Date
25/10/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/09/2021
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 21/09/2021 Current Approved
Description

This qualification allows for the attainment of skills and knowledge in police search and rescue (SAR) coordination while also specialising in either marine or land SAR duties.
The marine specialisation covers skills that allow police officers to employ specialised knowledge and skilled practice in SAR coordination within a marine environment.
The land specialisation covers skills that allow police officers to employ specialised knowledge and skilled practice in SAR 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 (specialisation) 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
ODO07 POLSAR011 Conclude police search and rescue operations 0 Unit of competency
ODO01 POLSAR012 Coordinate police search and rescue operations 0 Unit of competency
ODO03 POLSAR017 Undertake initial search and rescue actions 0 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Marine Specialisation

One (1) elective unit 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
ODO04 POLSAR019 Undertake marine search and rescue duties 0 Unit of competency
3. Group B: Land Specialisation

One (1) elective 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
ODO02 POLSAR018 Undertake land search and rescue duties 0 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWV8 POL58115 Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Coordination (Marine/Land) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information