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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

This Qualification, PUA20622 Certificate II 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

PUA20622 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

Units of Competency

  • Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
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ABOUT THE COURSE

This Qualification, PUA20622 Certificate II 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. Students 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
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Our online training is available for course to be completed anywhere.

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

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

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Course Content

11 units of competency made up of 6 core and 5 elective units

  • PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
  • PUAFIR203 Respond to urban Fire
  • PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus – open circuit
  • PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
  • PUAOPE013 Operate communications systems and equipment
  • PUATEA001 Work in a team

Group A Elective units:

  • PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Group B Elective units:

  • PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire
  • PUAFIR309 Operate pumps
  • PUAFIR206 Check installed fire safety systems

Alternative Group B elective units may be available on request

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Learning Outcomes

  • Participate in rescue operations
  • Urban and wildfire response
  • Operate breathing apparatus
  • Operate communications systems
  • Work in a team
  • Operate pumps
  • Provide first aid

Prerequisites and Entry Requirements

Pre-requisites

  • USI and sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course
  • Fitness to participate (physically demanding course)
  • Students need 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

Evidence of each student holding the above competencies must be provided prior to entry into the course.

Entry Requirements

  • PUAFIR210 Prevent injury ([1] delivered)
  • PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit ([2] delivered)
  • HLTAID011 Provide first aid ([3] delivered)
  • PUAFIR203 Respond to urban fire ([4] delivered) #

[1][2][3][4] – indicates pre-requisites for units listed within this training product
# subject to elective chosen
** Fire and Safety Australia will design a specific training plan to meet your company needs. Typically, this is a 6 month programme conducted in a blended combination of on-site and face to face delivery and requires up to 620 of study hours.
Students are required to attend workshops throughout the 6 month period for up to 12-15 days (96-120 hours) depending on their electives chosen, and spend an additional 524 hours on-site, employer based training, liaising with their trainer, and submitting logbooks.