Qualification Outline
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22/07/2026 7:02 AM AWST
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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:
PUA20601
PUA20601
State Code:
C167
C167
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0399 - Other Engineering And Related Technologies
Original TGA Release Date
09/02/2011
Approved Date
12/05/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
312
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/02/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 09/02/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
Not applicable.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Qualification requirement: 11 unitsAll 8 core units plus
3 elective units
Note:
It is important to note that where units of competency within this qualification have pre-requisite requirements, the learner must have been assessed as competent within a fire context prior to undertaking training or assessment.
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 |
| D2875 | PUAOPE002B | Operate communications systems and equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3798 | PUASAR001B | Participate in a rescue operation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB923 | PUAEQU001B | Prepare, maintain and test response equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3766 | PUAFIR201B | Prevent injury | 90 | Unit of competency |
| D2877 | PUAEME001B | Provide emergency care | 30 | 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
Three (3) units to be completed
The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C6054 | PUACOM001C | Communicate in the workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C6055 | PUAOHS001C | Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5538 | PUATEA004D | Work effectively in a public safety organisation | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J522 | PUA20613 | Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification has been deleted from PUA12 Public Safety Training Package since September 2012.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
