Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
PUA60119
BEN2
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 PUA60119 Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) is designed for emergency service personnel undertaking senior emergency management responsibilities at an organisational level. This will include the management of community programs, stakeholder engagement and the negotiation of interagency memorandums of understanding.
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 senior management responsibilities may lead multiagency teams when responding to disasters or incidents.
This qualification includes the units of competency required by senior emergency service managers to perform a range of organisational activities such as working with the community and other key stakeholders prior to, during and after an emergency incident and developing and implementing strategic plans. It typically involves the planning for, and management of major risks.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twelve (12) units of competency comprising- eight (8) core units listed below, plus
- four (4) elective units from the general elective units listed
- choose a minimum of two (2) elective units from the general elective unit list below.
- choose the remaining two (2) elective units from the elective unit list below 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 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 |
| OAX99 | PUAOPE017 | Coordinate resources for a multi-agency incident | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ23 | PUAEMR013 | Design emergency management exercises | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ24 | PUAEMR012 | Determine treatment options | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ17 | PUAEMR021 | Facilitate emergency planning processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ27 | PUAEMR009 | Facilitate emergency risk assessment | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ25 | PUAEMR011 | Manage and evaluate emergency management exercises | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ19 | PUAEMR017 | Manage recovery functions and services | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elective Units
At least two (2) units 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J226 | PUA60112 | Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGO0 | PUA60120 | Advanced 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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