Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Fire Investigation)
Not applicable.
Subjects
15 units of competency are required for this qualification including:
12 core units
3 elective units
Choose 1 elective unit from Group A.
Choose the remaining 2 elective units from either the Group A or B list below, or elsewhere within this training package, or another endorsed training package, or accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must be from an equivalent qualification level or higher.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to a unit it is identified by this symbol .
The pre-requisite units attached to any of the units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of units required for the qualification.
Code | Core units |
Determine origin and cause of mobile property fire | |
Apply principles of combustion and fire dynamics to fire scene investigation | |
Apply electrical/electronic knowledge to fire investigations And either PUAFIR215 Prevent injury OR PUAFIR215 Prevent injury | |
Investigate fatal fires And either PUAFIR215 Prevent injury OR PUAFIR215 Prevent injury | |
Collect, record and coordinate the analysis of physical evidence | |
Manage imaging and electronic data | |
Give evidence in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting | |
Represent the organisation in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting | |
Maintain safety at an incident scene PUAFIR215 Prevent injury (Fire sector specific) | |
Use and maintain specialist forensic equipment | |
Compile investigative report | |
Gather information through interviews | |
Code | Group A elective units |
Determine origin and cause of wildfire PUAFIR215 Prevent injury | |
Determine origin and cause of structure fire PUAFIR215 Prevent injury | |
Code | Group B elective units |
Manage media requirements at major incident | |
Process and analyse fire scene data and laboratory results | |
Undertake post-incident analysis And either PUAFIR215 Prevent injury OR PUAFIR215 Prevent injury | |
Prepare and submit forensic documentation | |
Contribute to and comply with quality systems | |
Conduct investigations at a bomb/explosion scene* |
Pathways...
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.
Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the PUA60913 Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Fire Investigation) have been reproduced in the table below.
This table provides an example of Employability Skills for the qualification because Employability Skills within a qualification will vary depending on the qualification packaging options.
Public Safety qualifications have core units (which must be achieved) and elective units (where there is a choice of units which must be achieved) so different Employability Skills Summaries are possible within the one qualification, depending on the package of core units and chosen elective units.
The Employability Skills within a qualification may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
These Employability Skills may be obtained by the completion of this qualification but in no way reflect skills that may apply to any particular position within a fire service.
Employability Skill | Employability Skills Statement |
Communication | communicate non-verbally and verbally, follow procedures and instructions, record information complete fire investigation report in accordance with evidentiary, legal and agency requirements conduct interviews and record information accurately and according to organisational requirements document maintenance routines to comply with established maintenance schedules, where required maintain contact at all times with other work group members clearly relay warnings of hazardous situations to work group members using appropriate terminology and codes report a fault or failure, verbally or in writing in accordance with documented procedures |
Teamwork | establish issues affecting safety of self and other personnel by identification of hazards and assessment of risks, and by liaison with others at the scene implement hazard control and mitigation measures with minimum damage to the environment, while maintaining safety of self and others liaise with technical specialists as required maintain personal safety and safety of others |
Problem solving | identify hazards by scene assessment, visual inspections, hazard warnings, databases, interviewing others at scene, seeking expert advice identify risks or hazards and take action to protect personnel in line with occupational health and safety guidelines rectify, where possible, hazardous situations and report and/or record them according to organisation’s policies and procedures report equipment fault or failure and employ alternative equipment or methods undertake risk analysis of fire scene and associated hazards |
Initiative and enterprise | give assistance to work group members in danger in accordance with standard operating procedures, ensuring personal safety is maintained immediately report changes in situation and/or conditions to designated person |
Planning and organising | develop and apply a systematic approach to fire investigation determine appropriate fire investigation strategies monitor and communicate hazard controls to relevant personnel, to ensure continuing effectiveness select and check personal protective clothing and equipment according to organisational procedures to ensure it is operational prior to entry into incident situation store and handle equipment to maintain its security in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations wear/fit and use personal protective clothing and equipment appropriate to dealing with the hazard in accordance with organisation’s policies and procedures, and manufacturer’s guidelines |
Self | apply occupational health and safety principles implement hazard control and mitigation measures with minimum damage to the environment, while maintaining safety of self and others maintain water and food intake, rest breaks and shelter requirements select and use appropriate laboratory and field equipment undertake duties in line with organisational health and safety codes of practice and relevant legislation |
Learning | learn about occupational health and safety legislation, laboratory safety and relevant Australian Standards learn about the organisation’s occupational health and safety policy, relevant standard operating procedures and survival techniques for various situations learn how to label and store hazardous substances |
Technology | apply photographic gathering techniques identify hazards by accessing databases use communication equipment use hazard control equipment use life support equipment use measuring equipment |