Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
PUA20119
BEM0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 16/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 23/03/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 16/07/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
The PUA20119 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) is designed for introductory level participants in aquatic rescue activities. This will include rescuing, resuscitating and performing basic first aid in aquatic incidents that may involve oceans, rivers, swimming pools and vessels operating in coastal areas.
The role of an aquatic rescuer is to recognise and rescue a person experiencing difficulty in the water, to identify and use different types of rescue equipment and to communicate with community members and other agencies in the event of an aquatic emergency. This may include undertaking basic patrol duties and developing surf awareness to be able to participate in lifesaving operations.
This qualification includes the units of competency required by aquatic rescuers to perform a range of activities such as responding to rescue incidents and conducting patrols. It typically involves working as a team member, under guidance, in aquatic rescue operations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of eight (8) units of competency comprising- six (6) 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 elective list below.
- select the remaining one (1) elective unit from the elective unit list below or elsewhere in 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.
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 on training.gov.au (TGA).
By default, all prerequisites listed with ∟ become part of the core and elective units of this qualification.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAX91 | PUASAR012 | Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ73 | PUACOM001 | Communicate in the workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAX81 | PUASAR013 | Participate in an aquatic rescue operation | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OCD33 | HLTAID010 | Provide basic emergency life support | 12 | Unit of competency |
| OAX48 | PUATEA004 | Work effectively in a public safety organisation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAX60 | PUATEA001 | Work in a team | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J197 | PUA21012 | Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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