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Certificate II in Public Safety (SES)
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PUA20219
You have dedicated your time to protecting life and property during floods, storms, and search operations. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer formal recognition for your commitment to public safety. Register your interest to help us prioritise this pathway and be notified as soon as assessment options become available.
About This Qualification
The PUA20219 Certificate II in Public Safety (SES) is designed for introductory level community, volunteer and emergency service organisational personnel to develop the knowledge and skills required to assist in emergency response situations. State Emergency Services (SES) assist with emergency responses to floods, storms, earthquakes and tsunamis. They also assist in road accidents, search and rescue operations and often play a support role during major bushfire responses. The SES also assists in the development and implementation of local emergency management plans and the provision of community education programs. This qualification includes the units of competency required by SES personnel to perform a range of varied activities including responding to disasters and assisting in search and rescue operations. It typically involves working as a team member, under direction, in responding to incidents, selecting equipment and applying contingency measures. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
PUA20219
Training Package
PUA — Public Safety
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
10 (6 core + 4 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| State Emergency Service Volunteer (Rescue) | Protecting life and property through specialist rescue services during floods, storms, and search operations. |
| Emergency Operations Support | Assisting with communications and logistics within an emergency operations centre during active incidents. |
| Public Safety Team Member | Working under direction to respond to community emergencies and maintain safety at incident scenes. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
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
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
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
- ✓Volunteer logbooks or deployment records from your SES unit
- ✓Position descriptions or role statements for your emergency response work
- ✓Records of participation in community education or local emergency planning
Incident Response
- ✓Storm damage response logs and flood assistance records
- ✓Search and rescue operation summaries and incident reports
- ✓Photographs or videos demonstrating the use of rescue equipment in the field
Communications & Safety
- ✓Radio communication logs and records of operating communications systems
- ✓Work Health and Safety risk assessments and incident scene safety plans
- ✓Team briefing notes and communication records from emergency operations
Technical Skills
- ✓Equipment maintenance and testing logs for response gear
- ✓Navigation records and evidence of interpreting road maps during deployments
- ✓Client service records or community interaction logs during incident responses
Training & Certifications
- ✓Current First Aid certificate (HLTAID011)
- ✓Internal SES training records or induction certificates
- ✓Third-party reports from unit commanders or team leaders verifying competency
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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