Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
PUA50119
BEM9
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 16/07/2019 | Current | Approved |
Description
The PUA50119 Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) is designed for emergency services personnel undertaking management responsibilities at an incident or disaster. This will include the management of resources, personnel and stakeholders as well as the coordination of emergency service activities with other agencies.
Emergency management is the implementation of a range of measures to manage risks to communities and the environment. The role of emergency services personnel is to assist in the management and delivery of support services at an incident or disaster. Emergency services personnel undertaking management responsibilities may work in multi-agency teams when responding to disasters or incidents.
This qualification includes the units of competency required by emergency service managers to perform a range of activities such as planning and managing an emergency services response to an incident or disaster, ensuring support services are available to community members and evaluating emergency response measures. It typically involves the management of personnel, equipment, services and 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- eight (8) core units listed below; plus
- two (2) elective units from the general elective units listed
- choose a minimum of one (1) elective unit from the general elective unit list below.
- select one (1) elective unit from the elective unit list below or elsewhere within this training package or another endorsed training package or any 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 obtained and are additional to the number of units required for this qualification.
Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟.
By default, all prerequisites listed with ∟ become part of the core and elective units of this qualification.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAZ28 | PUAEMR008 | Contribute to an emergency risk management process | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ23 | PUAEMR013 | Design emergency management exercises | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ68 | PUACOM005 | Foster a positive organisational image in the community | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAX49 | PUATEA003 | Lead, manage and develop teams | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ66 | PUACOM007 | Liaise with other organisations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAY22 | PUAMAN005 | Manage projects | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAY26 | PUAMAN001 | Manage the organisation's public safety responsibilities | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ18 | PUAEMR018 | Work in an emergency management context | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from the general elective units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J224 | PUA52312 | Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGN9 | PUA50120 | Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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