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Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue)
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PUA30420
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About This Qualification
The PUA30420 Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue) is designed for experienced community, volunteer and emergency service organisational personnel to develop the knowledge and skills required to assist in emergency response rescue 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 activities including participating in the application of rescue techniques during search and rescue operations, responding to disasters, assisting in search and rescue operations, identifying and mitigating hazards, maintaining communication, selecting and using equipment and responding to incidents with rescue objectives. It typically involves working as a team member, under direction, in responding to incidents. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
PUA30420
Training Package
PUA — Public Safety
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
11 (4 core + 7 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 |
|---|---|
| Emergency Response Officer | Responding to industrial incidents and mining emergencies, including fire control and casualty extrication. |
| State Emergency Service Volunteer (Rescue) | Protecting life and property during floods, storms, and structural collapses through specialised rescue services. |
| Search and Rescue Team Member | Assisting in land-based search operations and the application of technical rescue techniques under direction. |
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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
- ✓Current resume and detailed work history
- ✓SES volunteer service records or employment contracts
- ✓Position descriptions for rescue or response roles
Incident Response
- ✓Deployment logs and incident reports
- ✓Hazard identification and risk assessment records
- ✓Incident scene photographs or site sketches
Communications & Equipment
- ✓Radio transmission logs and communication records
- ✓Rescue equipment maintenance checklists
- ✓PPE inspection and usage logs
Teamwork & Training
- ✓Records of participation in search and rescue drills
- ✓Internal agency training certificates and transcripts
- ✓Shift handover notes and team briefing records
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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