PUA20622 Certificate II in Public Safety

Firefighting and Emergency Operations

The PUA20622 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) provides participants with the practical skills and knowledge required to operate as a member of a firefighting and emergency response team.

Baseline Training delivers a practical, scenario based program covering urban and wildfire response, breathing apparatus, emergency response equipment, rescue operations, first aid, operational communications, teamwork, workplace safety and operational vehicle activities.

The qualification is suited to participants developing introductory firefighting and emergency response capability for industrial, mining, resources and other operational environments.

Duration: 15 Training Days
Delivery: Blended learning incorporating face to face training, practical activities, theory and simulated emergency scenarios
Qualification: PUA20622 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

Introduction

Firefighting and emergency response personnel need the skills to operate safely as part of a coordinated response team when incidents threaten people, property or the environment.

Baseline Training’s PUA20622 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) develops the foundation skills required to participate in firefighting and emergency response activities under supervision.

The program combines technical knowledge with practical training across fire response, breathing apparatus, rescue operations, emergency equipment, first aid, communications, teamwork and operational safety.

Participants progress from fundamental safety and emergency response skills through to practical urban fire, wildfire and integrated emergency response scenarios.

Training can be contextualised to mining, resources, industrial and client workplace environments while maintaining the requirements of the nationally recognised units of competency.

Key Benefits

Practical Firefighting Capability

Develop hands on capability in urban and wildfire response, fire suppression activities, breathing apparatus and firefighting equipment.

Emergency Response Skills

Build the skills required to participate safely and effectively in rescue and emergency response operations as part of a team.

Industry Relevant Training

Participate in realistic scenarios using firefighting, rescue, communications and emergency response equipment relevant to operational workplaces.

Nationally Recognised Qualification

Successful completion leads to the nationally recognised PUA20622 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations).

Target Audience

This qualification is suitable for:

• New or developing Emergency Response Team members
• Industrial fire and emergency response personnel
• Mining and resources personnel with emergency response responsibilities
• Workers supporting workplace firefighting and emergency response teams
• Contractors working in high risk industrial environments
• Personnel seeking introductory firefighting and emergency response capability
• Individuals seeking a pathway into more advanced firefighting, emergency response or rescue training

Key Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the program, participants will be able to:

Respond to Fire and Emergency Incidents

Apply safe firefighting and emergency response procedures to urban fire, wildfire and other operational emergency situations as part of a response team.

Safely Use Breathing Apparatus and Response Equipment

Prepare, inspect and use breathing apparatus and emergency response equipment while applying appropriate personal safety and injury prevention controls.

Participate in Rescue and Casualty Management

Work as part of a rescue team, provide first aid and assist with the safe management of casualties during emergency incidents.

Communicate and Work Effectively During Emergency Operations

Use emergency communication systems, work effectively within a team, follow WHS requirements and contribute to coordinated emergency response activities.

Course Content

1. Firefighting and Fire Response

Training includes:

• Urban fire response
• Wildfire response
• Fire behaviour and hazards
• Fire suppression techniques
• Firefighting equipment
• Hose and extinguisher activities
• Fireground safety
• Team roles during fire response
• Incident communication
• Post incident activities and debriefing

2. Breathing Apparatus and Emergency Equipment

Training includes:

• Personal safety and injury prevention
• Breathing apparatus components and operation
• Pre-use inspections and operational checks
• Correct fitting and use of breathing apparatus
• Monitoring air supply
• Communication while wearing breathing apparatus
• Emergency and low air procedures
• Withdrawal procedures
• Post-use equipment checks
• Preparation, maintenance and testing of emergency response equipment

3. Rescue, First Aid and Emergency Response

Training includes:

• Participation in rescue operations
• Emergency scene safety
• Rescue team roles and responsibilities
• Casualty assessment
• Providing first aid
• Casualty management
• Emergency communications
• Working safely around rescue operations
• Use of emergency response equipment
• Integrated emergency response scenarios

4. Operational Safety, Teamwork and Response

Training includes:

• Working safely within emergency response environments
• WHS policies and procedures
• Hazard identification and controls
• Emergency team roles and responsibilities
• Operating communication systems and equipment
• Incident communication and reporting
• Operational vehicle preparation and activities
• Working effectively as part of a firefighting team
• Workplace and emergency response procedures

Units of Competency

The PUA20622 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) requires the successful completion of 11 units of competency consisting of 6 core units and 5 elective units.

Core Units

• 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

Elective Units Delivered by Baseline Training

• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
• PUASAR022 – Participate in a rescue operation
• PUAFIR204 – Respond to wildfire
• PUAWHS001 – Follow defined work, health and safety policies and procedures
• PUAVEH001 – Drive vehicles under operational conditions

The elective selection has been structured to provide participants with a broad foundation in firefighting, rescue, first aid, workplace safety and operational emergency response.

Unit Prerequisites and Sequencing

Some units within the qualification have prerequisite requirements and must be completed in the appropriate sequence.

Baseline Training structures the program so participants progressively build the skills required for more complex practical activities.

This includes:

• PUAFIR210 Prevent injury before competency is finalised in applicable breathing apparatus, equipment and wildfire units
• PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit before competency is finalised in urban fire response
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid before competency is finalised in PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation

Baseline Training will review any existing nationally recognised training during enrolment to identify potential credit transfer opportunities.

Learning Methods

Baseline Training uses a blended and highly practical approach to delivery.

Training includes:

• Trainer led face to face theory
• Practical demonstrations
• Supervised skills development
• Online or theory learning
• Practical firefighting exercises
• Breathing apparatus activities
• Rescue scenarios
• Emergency communications exercises
• First aid practical activities
• Operational vehicle activities where applicable
• Team based emergency response exercises
• Simulated urban fire and wildfire incidents
• Written and online knowledge activities
• Scenario based assessments
• Direct observation by qualified assessors

Where actual emergency incidents cannot safely be replicated, realistic simulation is used to provide participants with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills under controlled operational conditions.

Delivery and Duration

Structured Delivery: 15 training days

Mode: Blended delivery incorporating face to face practical training, theory learning, structured activities and assessment.

The 15 training days may be delivered as an intensive block or staged across several weeks depending on the cohort, client requirements, site access and operational requirements.

Practical delivery may occur at:

• Baseline Training facilities
• Approved firefighting or emergency response training locations
• Approved client workplaces
• Other suitable offsite training facilities

Client site delivery is subject to Baseline confirming that the required facilities, equipment, vehicles, emergency arrangements, training areas and assessment conditions are available.

Participant Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements specified for the PUA20622 qualification.

However, due to the practical and physical nature of firefighting and emergency response training, Baseline Training conducts a pre-training review to confirm participant suitability.

Participants are required to:

• Have the physical capacity to safely participate in practical firefighting and emergency response activities
• Complete Baseline’s Language, Literacy and Numeracy requirements
• Be able to read and interpret safety instructions, workplace procedures and emergency information
• Communicate effectively with trainers and team members during practical exercises
• Wear required personal protective equipment
• Participate safely in firefighting, rescue, breathing apparatus and emergency response scenarios
• Comply with all trainer instructions and safety requirements
• Meet facial hair and face seal requirements when using breathing apparatus
• Hold any required driver licence or workplace authorisation where operational vehicle activities are undertaken

Participants should advise Baseline Training before commencing training of any circumstances that may affect their ability to safely participate in practical activities.

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes both theoretical and practical assessment.

Participants may be assessed through:

• Written or online knowledge assessments
• Verbal questioning
• Practical demonstrations
• Firefighting scenarios
• Breathing apparatus activities
• Rescue scenarios
• First aid practical assessment
• Emergency communications activities
• Response equipment inspection and operation
• Operational vehicle activities where applicable
• Team based emergency scenarios
• Workplace or simulated documentation
• Direct observation by a qualified assessor

Assessment scenarios are designed to reflect realistic firefighting, emergency response, industrial, resources or workplace environments while maintaining the requirements of the relevant units of competency.

Qualification Outcome

Participants who successfully complete all required units of competency will receive the nationally recognised:

PUA20622 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

A Record of Results identifying the units successfully completed as part of the qualification will also be issued.

Where a participant completes individual units but does not successfully complete the full qualification, a Statement of Attainment may be issued for units successfully completed, subject to applicable requirements.

Career and Industry Outcomes

The PUA20622 Certificate II in Public Safety develops introductory firefighting and emergency response capability relevant to operational roles such as:

• Firefighting Team Member
• Emergency Response Team Member
• Industrial Emergency Response Team Member
• Mine Site Emergency Response Team Member
• Emergency Response Support Personnel
• Industrial Fire Response Personnel

Personnel at this qualification level generally operate as members of a firefighting or emergency response team under supervision.

The qualification can also provide a pathway to further training including:

• PUA30622 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
• RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue
• Other specialist firefighting, rescue and emergency response training

Employment, site access and appointment requirements may vary between employers, industries and jurisdictions. Additional licences, qualifications, competencies, medical requirements or site specific training may be required.

Additional Information

Firefighting and emergency response training involves physically demanding activities and exposure to simulated emergency conditions.

Participants may be required to work while wearing PPE and breathing apparatus and participate in practical activities involving fire, heat, smoke simulation, hoses, emergency response equipment, rescue activities and operational vehicles.

All practical activities are conducted under controlled conditions and in accordance with Baseline Training’s safety and risk management requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer may be available for participants who can provide verified evidence of existing nationally recognised training or relevant current industry competence.

Course Summary

Qualification: PUA20622 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

Duration: 15 Training Days

Delivery: Blended, with extensive face to face practical training and simulated emergency scenarios

Units: 11 units, comprising 6 core and 5 electives

Primary Focus: Firefighting, breathing apparatus, rescue, first aid, emergency response, communications, teamwork and operational safety

Suitable For: Emergency response, industrial, mining, resources and firefighting personnel

Outcome: Nationally recognised PUA20622 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)