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Public Safety PUA

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Overview

These qualifications apply to aquatic search and rescue, community policing, emergency management, firefighting and state and territory emergency services areas of work.

‘Public Sector’ and ‘Local Government’ are associated industries.

Quick facts

The training units of competent structure and packing rules are detailed in Training Package documents.

The information provided here includes the most recent changes from the PUA (release 1.0) Training Package.

The Public Safety Training Package PUA (release 1.0) includes 31 qualifications and 41 skill sets.

Registered Training Organisations can access the full details of this Training Package from the
training.gov.au website.

Career information

Qualification and job outcome information is also presented in a Job Pathways Chart.

For specific industry information click here.

More detail of how training works can be accessed here: for employers; for potential employees.

Use the My Skills site to search for Registered Training Organisations registered to deliver courses. Each State and Territory separately approves Registered Training Organisations to deliver apprenticeships and traineeships in their jurisdiction.

Qualifications Summary

PUA20613 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

Training is suitable for a person wishing to work in Firefighting and Emergency Operations.

Fire Fighter and Emergency Worker

PUA20619 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

The PUA20619 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) is designed for introductory level firefighting and emergency response professionals who respond to disasters and/or incidents that endanger life, property and the environment, as a member of a firefighting team.

Urban Firefighting Team Member

PUA20713 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)

This qualification covers entry level Firefighting Operations.

Fire Fighter (helicopter)

Fire Fighter (rural)

Fire Fighter (urban)

PUA20719 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)

The PUA20719 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations) is designed for introductory level firefighting professionals who respond to disasters and/or incidents that endanger life, property and the environment, as a member of a firefighting team.

Rural Firefighting Team Member

Aerial Firefighter

PUA21312 - Certificate II in Public Safety (SES)

Suitable for a person wishing to work as an SES operations volunteer. Training covers working in an emergency operation centre and in the field.

SES Worker

PUA30412 - Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue)

Suitable for people who manage injuries at emergency incidents and provide emergency care.

SES Rescue Worker

PUA30512 - Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Operations)

This qualification is suitable for a person wishing to work for the SES in their operations department.

SES Operations Worker

PUA30613 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

Training may cover firefighting and emergency operations, injury prevention and responding to urban or wildfires as well as leading a fire or rescue crew.

Fire Fighter and Emergency Worker

PUA30619 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

The PUA30619 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) is designed for experienced firefighting and emergency response professionals who respond to disasters and/or incidents that endanger life, property and the environment.

Urban Firefighter

PUA30713 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)

This qualification covers Firefighting Operations.

Fire Fighter (rural)

Fire Fighter (urban)

PUA30819 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations)

The PUA30819 Certificate III in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations) provides individuals with general and specialist skills to operate effectively in a range of emergency communication centres roles.

Emergency Communications Dispatch Operator

Emergency Communications Call Taking Operator

PUA31312 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)

Appropriate for those working in a lifesaver, lifeguard, first responder or marine rescue role or with vocational experience in beach or marine safety and first responder roles.

Trainee Life Guard

PUA40212 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (SES Leadership)

Appropriate for a person wishing to work as a Leader and Manager within the SES. Trainees will be expected to lead, manage and develop teams and conduct briefings and debriefings.

SES Leader

PUA40313 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision)

This qualification us suitable for those wishing to become a firefighting supervisor. Trainees will be expected to lead, manage and supervise a response in emergency situations.

Fire Fighting Supervisor (Rural)

Fire Fighting Supervisor (Urban)

PUA40319 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision)

The PUA40319 Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision) is designed for firefighting professionals who lead firefighting teams. This will include the coordination of resources and the supervision of personnel at an incident.

Rural Firefighting Supervisor

Urban Firefighting Supervisor

PUA42712 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations)

This Certificate covers training in Emergency Communications Centre Operations.

Leading Communications Officer (Emergencies)

PUA50412 - Diploma of Public Safety (SES Operations Management)

Suitable for those who lead and manage SES operations including training/developing SES search and rescue teams and conducting briefings and debriefings.

SES Operations Manager

PUA50513 - Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)

Suited to those who lead, manage and supervise firefighting teams and coordinate responses to emergency situations.

Fire Fighting Manager (Rural)

Fire Fighting Manager

PUA50519 - Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)

The PUA50519 Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management) is designed for firefighting professionals undertaking a diverse range of management responsibilities. This will include the management of resources, personnel and stakeholders as well as the coordination of activities with other agencies.

Firefighting Manager

PUA60519 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)

The PUA60519 Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management) is designed for firefighting professionals performing senior management responsibilities such as developing and implementing strategic plans, performing policy reviews and undertaking stakeholder engagement with government and non-government agencies.

Senior Firefighting Manager

Note: Employers should be aware that this information is provided as a guide only to the content and use of the Training Package. Employers should seek advice from an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) provider or Registered Training Organisation for more detail.

Commencements

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
PUA20719 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
Annual Commencements	0	0	0	0	0	15	0	0
PUA30613 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Annual Commencements	0	0	0	0	75	0	20	0
PUA30619 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Annual Commencements	0	0	0	0	0	0	20	0

Commencement data source: National Apprentices and Trainees collection, VOCSTATS, extracted 12/04/2021, rounded estimates for October 2019 to September 2020. Qualifications with no recorded commencements may not appear. This data is for general information purposes only.

Availability and Duration

	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
PUA20613 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				12 mths
Part Time
Classification		*		T
PUA20619 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths		12 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	*	T
PUA20713 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				36 mths
Part Time
Classification		*		T
PUA20719 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		24 mths
Part Time
Classification		*
PUA21312 - Certificate II in Public Safety (SES)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				12 mths
Part Time
Classification		*		T
PUA30412 - Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				18 mths
Part Time
Classification		*		T
PUA30512 - Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Operations)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				12 mths
Part Time
Classification		*		T
PUA30613 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				36 mths
Part Time
Classification		*		T
PUA30619 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths		24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	*	T
PUA30713 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				36 mths
Part Time
Classification		*		T
PUA30819 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	*
PUA31312 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				18 mths
Part Time
Classification		*		T
PUA40212 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (SES Leadership)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				24 mths
Part Time
Classification		*		T
PUA40313 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				36 mths
Part Time
Classification		*		T
PUA40319 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths		24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	*	T
PUA42712 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	*
PUA50412 - Diploma of Public Safety (SES Operations Management)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				36 mths
Part Time
Classification		*		T
PUA50513 - Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				36 mths
Part Time
Classification		*		T
PUA50519 - Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths		24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	*	T
PUA60519 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			24 mths
Part Time
Classification		*	T

Legend: = Yes, = No, A = identified by the State or Territory as an Apprenticeship, T = identified by the State or Territory as a Traineeship, * = An approved qualification in Tasmania is available as an Apprenticeship/Traineeship.

Availability of Australian Apprenticeships and Nominal Duration (in months)
A Qualification registered by a State or Territory as available as an Australian Apprenticeship may not be eligible for public funding support, check with the relevant State or Territory Training Authority.

Nominal durations listed are for full time occuptations, stated in months. In some cases nominal durations provided may not include the completion of pre-requisites. This data is sourced from State and Territory Training Authorities and is provided for information only and must be confirmed with these authorities.

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
PUA20613 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Availability
PUA20619 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Availability
PUA21312 - Certificate II in Public Safety (SES)
Availability
PUA30412 - Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue)
Availability
PUA30512 - Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Operations)
Availability
PUA30613 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Availability
PUA30619 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Availability
PUA30713 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
Availability
PUA30819 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations)
Availability
PUA31312 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
Availability
PUA40319 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision)
Availability
PUA42712 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations)
Availability
PUA50519 - Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)
Availability

Legend: = Yes, = No

This information generally reflects availability of ASbAs that may contribute to study scores. In some cases ASbAs allow an individual to start training in a qualification that can be completed after they leave secondary school. Australian Apprenticeships may also be undertaken as part-time employment. Please note that applicable industrial arrangements must allow for ASbAs. Visit the relevant State or Territory website for more detailed information (click on the State or Territory link provided).

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Public Safety PUA

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Quick facts

Career information

Major Occupations Training

Qualifications Summary

PUA20613 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

PUA20619 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

PUA20713 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)

PUA20719 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)

PUA21312 - Certificate II in Public Safety (SES)

PUA30412 - Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue)

PUA30512 - Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Operations)

PUA30613 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

PUA30619 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

PUA30713 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)

PUA30819 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations)

PUA31312 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)

PUA40212 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (SES Leadership)

PUA40313 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision)

PUA40319 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision)

PUA42712 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations)

PUA50412 - Diploma of Public Safety (SES Operations Management)

PUA50513 - Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)

PUA50519 - Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)

PUA60519 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)

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