Subjects
Requirements for completion of the qualification
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Successful completion of sixteen (16) units of competency made up of:
four (4) core units, and
twelve (12) elective units of which:
one (1) must be chosen from group A
at least eight (8) must be chosen from group B
one (1) may be chosen from group C
up to two (2) may be chosen from Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course
Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.
There are prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.
Core units of competency | |
Unit code | Unit title |
HLTAID003 | Provide First Aid |
Communicate in the workplace | |
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures | |
Conduct local risk control | |
Electives | |
Group A | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Maintain and monitor site quality standards | |
Comply with site work processes/procedures | |
Group B | |
Unit code | Unit title |
HLTAID006 | Provide advanced first aid |
Develop incident containment tactics | |
Coordinate search and rescue operations | |
Operate breathing apparatus open circuit Prerequisite unit: PUAFIR215 Prevent injury | |
PUAFIR320 | Render hazardous materials incidents safe Prerequisite unit: PUAFIR215 Prevent injury |
PUAFIR316 | Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident Prerequisite unit: PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit |
Undertake road crash rescue Prerequisite unit: PUASAR022A Participate in rescue operation Prerequisite unit: HLTFA311A Apply first aid OR PUAEME002C Manage injuries at emergency incident | |
Undertake vertical rescue Prerequisite unit: PUASAR022A Participate in rescue operation | |
Undertake confined space rescue | |
Undertake land search rescue | |
Conduct fire team operations | |
Apply initial response first aid | |
Respond to mine incident | |
Respond to local emergencies and incidents | |
Operate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus | |
Control emergencies and critical situations | |
Control underground fires | |
Conduct underground search | |
Extricate casualties from underground incident | |
Extricate and transport people involved in incidents | |
Establish and operate from fresh air base | |
Provide support for rescue operations | |
Apply risk management processes | |
Group C | |
Prepare equipment for emergency response | |
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment |