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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

Our nationally accredited training is designed for individuals wishing to further their level of knowledge and skills in firefighting and emergency response. Participants will ideally be currently engaged in firefighting and emergency response activities in the community or workplace, or looking to enter this industry. This course is designed for organisations and individuals responsible for public safety and for those working in public safety roles including:

  • Mines rescue crew personnel
  • Emergency response teams
  • Fire service personnel; and
  • Any individuals responsible for participating in firefighting and rescue operations

PUA30622 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

Units of Competency

  • Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
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Current Schedule

Start date
End Date
Location
Cost
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People
1 Jul, 2026 - 1 Jul, 2027
1 Jul ’26
1 Jul ’27
DISTANCE EDUCATION
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$7,000.00
$7,000.00
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ABOUT THE COURSE

This Qualification, PUA30622 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) is designed for individuals wishing to further their level of knowledge and skills in firefighting and emergency response. Participants will ideally be currently engaged in firefighting and emergency response activities in the community or workplace, or looking to enter this industry. This course is designed for organisations and individuals responsible for public safety and for those working in public safety roles including:

  • Mines rescue crew personnel
  • Emergency response teams
  • Fire service personnel; and
  • Any individuals responsible for participating in firefighting and rescue operations
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DELIVERY OPTIONS

We offer a class leading selection of locations to expertly deliver our training. Typically, these options are guided by how many people want to train.

Online

Best for 1 to 12 learners
Learn anywhere

Our online training is available for course to be completed anywhere.

Book your seats via the course schedule at a time that suits you.

Our Academies

Best for 1 to 3 learners
Book straight in

Our Academies are located nationally and provide customised safety training solutions, enhancing your team’s ability to handle workplace emergencies with confidence.

Book your training now or enquire today to discuss group training to our Academies

ACT
NSW
NT
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC
WA

Your Location

Best for 4 or more learners
Talk to us for a solution

We offer convenient nationwide training tailored to you, ensuring your staff are well-prepared for emergencies and high risk workplaces without leaving your premises.

Enquire today and we can work to your needs.

Course Content

Qualification Packaging Rules:

Total number of units = 11 made up of 5 core units and 6 elective units.

The following core units are to be completed by all participants

  • PUAFIR308 Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident [2]
  • PUAFIR309 Operate pumps [3] [4]
  • PUAFIR324 Render hazardous materials incidents safe [2]  
  • PUAVEH001 Drive vehicles under operational conditions
  • PUAWHS002 Maintain safety at an incident scene [1]

Group A Elective Units:

  • PUAFIR302 Suppress urban fire [3] [8]
  • HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy [8]
Group B Elective Units 
  • PUAFIR306 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident [2]
  • PUASAR025 Undertake confined space rescue [5] [7]
  • PUASAR032 Undertake vertical rescue [5]
  • HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
Alternative Group B elective units may be available on request

Note: Some Units of Competency have specific pre-requisites. Discuss with FSA for further information and evidence requirements.

20-30 workshop days **
plus on the job training (delivered over 12 months minimum)

Learning Outcomes
  • HAZMAT
  • Operate Pumps
  • Drive in operational conditions
  • Suppress Urban Fire
  • Advanced Resuscitation and First Aid
  • Confined Space and Vertical Rescue

Prerequisites and Entry Requirements

Pre-requisites

  • Fitness to participate (physically demanding course) with Participants to be clean-shaven, meeting the Australian Standards, when using Breathing Apparatus equipment
  • Clothing and PPE appropriate to delivery site and course structure – this may include fire rated PPE
  • Unrestricted driving licence
    ** Fire and Safety Australia will design a specific training plan to meet your company needs. Typically, this is a 12 month programme conducted in a blended combination of on-site and face to face delivery and requires up to 1040 of study hours. Students are required to attend workshops throughout the 12 month period for between 20 to 30 days (160 – 360 hours) depending on their electives chosen, and spend up to an additional 880 hours on-site, employer based training, liaising with their trainer and submitting logbooks.

Group Size:

1-8

Entry Requirements

Pre-requisite units

  • PUAFIR210 Prevent injury [1]
  • PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit [2]
  • PUAFIR203 Respond to urban fire [3]
  • PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment [4]
  • PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation[5]
  • PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire[6]
  • PUAFIR306 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident [7] (delivered)
  • HLTAID011 Provide first aid [8]
    Or equivalent according to training.gov.au [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] indicate which units these pre-requisite and entry requirements fit
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