PUA20622 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
Course Description
This highly practical and interactive program provides the knowledge and skills required by responders to perform a range of varied activities such as structural fire fighting, responding to rescue incidents including medical and or road crash rescue.
The skills and knowledge developed on this program can be applied in a wide range of industries such as emergency services, oil and gas, construction and manufacturing and the resources sector.
Units of Competency
This course consists of:
Core Units (must be completed)
- 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
Electives - Group A (must be completed)
- PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation^
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
Electives - Group B (recommended)
- PUACOM001 Communicate in the workplace
- PUAWHS001 Follow defined work, health and safety policies and procedures
- PUASAR024 Undertake road crash rescue^
^These units have pre-requisite requirements.
This qualification can be customised and contextualised with alternate elective units in line with packaging rules for specific groups. Contact Us to find out more.
Course Outline
- Respiratory & SCBA
- Introduction to firemanship and urban fire
- Operational procedures, protocols and equipment
- Compartment fire behaviour, operational fire fighting and rescue
- Road crash rescue
Mode of Delivery
This course will be delivered as a blend of distance/online and face-to-face learning and assessment.
For group bookings we can deliver this course at your location (click “Get a Quote” to find out more).
Duration*
This course is scheduled for:
Distance/online learning and assessment and up to 14 days of face-to-face practical demonstrations (depending on chosen electives).
Student's should allow approximately 6-12 months to complete this course.
Pre-Requisite and Entry Requirements
Students holding a previous certification for the unit of competency and are seeking recognition must supply their credential at the time of enrolment.
Students must have language, literacy and numeracy skills (LLN) to interpret and apply relevant information to commence learning in this program. An LLN assessment may be conducted upon receipt of enrolment application to ensure each student has the appropriate level of skills required to undertake this course.
^PUAFIR210 Prevent injury is a formal pre-requisite for PUAEQU001 and PUAFIR207 and is covered within this program.
^PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit is a formal pre-requisite for PUAFIR203 and is covered within this program.
^HLTAID011 Provide first aid is a formal pre-requisite for PUASAR022 and is covered within this program.
^HLTAID011 Provide first aid and PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation are formal pre-requisites for PUASAR024 and is covered within this program.
Certification
Students who successfully complete this course and demonstrate competence will receive a nationally recognised qualification testamur and records of results statement under the Australian Qualifications Framework. The certification will be issued by Risk Response & Rescue (RTO 90774).
Cost
This training can be subsidised by the NSW Government under Smart & Skilled program. Concessions or partial/full exemptions may apply for eligible participants. For more information Contact Us.
- For individual and group bookings please click “Get a Quote” to find out more or Contact Us.
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Full course price $6,140. Concessions or partial/full exemptions may apply for eligible participants.
Course Inclusions
All course materials, handouts and personal protective equipment will be provided.
Student Requirements
Firefighting is a demanding occupation, that is both physically and mentally strenuous. At Risk Response + Rescue we strive to give participants the closest to real experience of what may be required of them undertaking this occupation.
Our training courses closely replicate what will be required in the world of emergency services work. Participation in this course will require you to be able to complete the following tasks:
- Climbing up and down stairs in low or zero visibility
- Ability to bend, kneel & crawl
- Ability to push, pull and drag heavy loads (dragging of a 70-100kg dummy)
- Climbing and descending ladders
- Working from at height
- Hauling and lower loads aloft
- Wearing breathing apparatus
- Potential of claustrophobia wearing breathing apparatus and working in zero visibility
- Be physically capable of performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor.
Students must wear enclosed safety boots, long sleeved shirt and long pants.
Personal protective firefighting clothing and equipment will be provided.
Refer to the Participant Information Handbook for information about our policies and procedures.
Additional Information
For more information about the NSW Government Smart and Skilled program, or for eligibility enquiries click here.
*Learning and assessment hours will vary depending on your existing skills, underpinning knowledge and prior experience and your commitment to your learning and practical application of activities.
Note: This program is designed for persons working in industry. For persons with no industry experience durations will differ