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Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)

PUA50519
Public safety & defenceDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
13Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
3Training providers
Dec 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (PUA50519, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; 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
Firefighting Manager
Industries
Public Safety and Security
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for PUA50519 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 13 units: 7 core plus 6 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBINS501Implement information and knowledge management systems
BSBLDR522Manage people performance
BSBOPS505Manage organisational customer service
CPPSSI4035Apply GIS software to spatial problems
PUACOM007Liaise with other organisations
PUACOM008Develop and organise public safety awareness programs
PUACOM016Manage media requirements at major incident
PUAEMR002Assess emergency risk
PUAFIR002Manage aviation resources for an incident
PUAFIR012Supervise aerial firefighting operations
PUAFIR013Supervise incendiary operations during aerial ignition
PUAFIR501Conduct fire investigation and analysis activities
PUAFIR502Develop incident control strategies
PUAFIR503Coordinate human resource management activities
PUAFIR504Assist with formulation and implementation of plans and policies
PUAFIR505Administer cost centre's financial resources
PUAFIR506Conduct complex prescribed burns
PUAFIR507Inspect building fire safety systems
PUAFIR508Develop and analyse the behaviour and suppression options for a wildfire
PUAFIR509Implement prevention strategies
PUAFIR510Inspect for legislative compliance
PUAFIR515Develop complex prescribed burn plans
PUAFIR516Assess and evaluate a facility's fire and incident safety management systems
PUAFIR517Conduct an inspection of a performance based design building
PUAFIR518Conduct and record a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment
PUAMAN004Manage procurement
PUAMAN005Manage projects
PUAMAN007Manage financial resources
PUAMAN008Manage physical resources
PUAOPE001Manage the investigation function at an incident
PUAOPE002Manage the finance function at an incident
PUAOPE003Manage the public information function at an incident
PUAOPE004Manage the intelligence function at an incident
PUAOPE016Manage a multi-team sector
PUAOPE017Coordinate resources for a multi-agency incident
PUAOPE018Control a Level 2 incident
PUAOPE022Manage logistics for a complex incident
PUAOPE023Manage operations for a Level 2 incident
PUAOPE025Manage planning for a complex incident
PUAOPE033Undertake field liaison in a deployment context
PUAPRO001Promote a learning environment in the workplace
PUASAR003Develop plans for deployment of a USAR team
PUASAR004Implement and monitor USAR operation plans
PUASAR005Review USAR team plans implemented at an incident
PUAWHS003Implement and monitor organisational work, health and safety policies, procedures and programs
TAEASS512Design and develop assessment tools
TAEDES512Design and develop print-based learning resources
TAETAS511Undertake organisational training needs analysis
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the PUA50519 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

3 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.

Australasia Fire and Emergency Response CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2017→
LRM Consulting Services Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→

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