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Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)

PUA30322
Public safety & defenceCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
11Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
2Training providers
Dec 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (PUA30322, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Surf Lifesaver
Industries
Public Safety
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for PUA30322 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 11 units: 5 core plus 6 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBTWK201Work effectively with others
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
HLTAID015Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
PMAWHS214Undertake helicopter safety and escape
PUACOM001Communicate in the workplace
PUACOM002Provide services to clients
PUAEME006Administer oxygen in an emergency
PUAEME007Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury
PUAEME008Provide pain management
PUAEMR005Treat operational risk
PUAEMR006Assess operational risk
PUAEQU001Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
PUAOPE009Navigate in an aquatic environment
PUAOPE012Control a Level 1 incident
PUAOPE013Operate communications systems and equipment
PUAOPE027Undertake beach safety management activities
PUASAR011Search as a member of an aquatic search team
PUASAR014Operate and maintain a small powercraft and motor for rescue operations
PUASAR015Crew small powercraft in a rescue operation
PUASAR016Operate and maintain a personal water craft for rescue operations
PUASAR017Undertake advanced surf rescue
PUASES012Work as a team member in an emergency operations centre
PUATEA002Work autonomously
PUATEA004Work effectively in a public safety organisation
PUAVEH001Drive vehicles under operational conditions
PUAWHS001Follow defined work, health and safety policies and procedures
PUAWHS002Maintain safety at an incident scene
SISCAQU019Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations
SISCAQU020Perform water rescues
SISCAQU021Perform complex water rescues
SISCAQU028Assist participants with disability during aquatic activities
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the PUA30322 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

2 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Emergency Medical Services Education and TrainingBased in NSW · Registered since 2014→
RISK RESPONSE AND RESCUEBased in NSW · Registered since 2002→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.