Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Qualification
National Code:
PUA20613
PUA20613
State Code:
J522
J522
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0399 - Other Engineering And Related Technologies
Original TGA Release Date
02/05/2013
Approved Date
07/11/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
312
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
02/05/2013
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 02/05/2013 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
Not applicable.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eleven (11) units of competency are required for this qualification including:- eight 8 core units
- three (3) elective units
- choose a minimum of one (1) elective unit from the units listed in the qualification outline.
- choose the remaining two (2) elective units from either the units listed in the qualification outline, or elsewhere within 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.
The pre-requisite units attached to any of the elective units must be obtained and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3768 | PUAFIR207B | Operate breathing apparatus open circuit | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D5501 | PUAOPE013A | Operate communications systems and equipment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D5527 | PUASAR022A | Participate in a rescue operation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB923 | PUAEQU001B | Prepare, maintain and test response equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WG113 | PUAFIR215 | Prevent injury | 90 | Unit of competency |
| WD144 | HLTFA211A | Provide basic emergency life support | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D5561 | PUAFIR203B | Respond to urban fire | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D2879 | PUATEA001B | Work in a team | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A minimum of one (1) unit must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C167 | PUA20601 | Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEL6 | PUA20619 | Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Supersedes and is equivalent to PUA20601.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
