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Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Search and Rescue Management)
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PUA60219
You have spent years coordinating complex search and rescue operations and managing high-stakes multi-agency responses in the public safety sector. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for your senior leadership expertise. Register your interest today to be notified when this Advanced Diploma becomes available for assessment through our guided evidence process.
About This Qualification
The PUA60219 Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue Management) is designed for senior management personnel in aquatic search and rescue organisations. Aquatic search and rescue personnel can manage the search and rescue for missing persons either in the water, or on nearby land. The role of senior management personnel in aquatic search and rescue organisations is to develop and implement strategic plans, initiate and review policies and procedures, lead search and rescue aquatic personnel, implement advanced rescue methods and techniques and liaise with key stakeholders. This may include the management of financial budgets and ensuring compliance requirements are met. This qualification includes the units of competency required by senior aquatic search and rescue management personnel to perform a range of activities such as the leadership of search and rescue organisations. It typically involves managing aquatic search and rescue organisations with oversight of personnel, budgets, planning and resourcing. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
PUA60219
Training Package
PUA — Public Safety
AQF Level
Advanced Diploma
Total Units
10 (7 core + 3 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Police Search and Rescue Manager | Commanding agency personnel and managing complex resources during large-scale emergency operations. |
| Aquatic Search and Rescue Coordinator | Overseeing strategic planning, policy implementation, and aquatic rescue methods for maritime organisations. |
| Emergency Management Director | Leading multi-team sectors and managing inter-agency collaboration during critical public safety crises. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
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What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed CV and career history in emergency services
- ✓Position descriptions for SAR Manager or Coordinator roles
- ✓Performance reviews and professional development records
Operational Leadership
- ✓Incident Action Plans (IAPs) for search and rescue operations
- ✓Multi-agency sitreps and post-incident debrief reports
- ✓Records of commanding personnel in multi-team sectors
Risk & Strategy
- ✓Operational risk treatment and assessment documentation
- ✓Strategic search plans and resource allocation schedules
- ✓Agency policy formulation or revision documents
Human Resources
- ✓Staff development plans and personnel training logs
- ✓Records of managing multi-agency stakeholder briefings
- ✓Evidence of leading and developing specialist SAR teams
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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