Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)

PUA20719

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

The PUA20719 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations) is designed for introductory level firefighting professionals who respond to disasters and/or incidents that endanger life, property and the environment, as a member of a firefighting team.

The role of a firefighter is to suppress and extinguish fires, to protect lives and to prevent the destruction of property and the environment. To prevent fires from starting and to improve community safety a firefighter’s duties may include participating in community education programs about fire safety and contributing to fire inspections of locations to verify adherence to local fire regulations.

This qualification includes the units of competency required by firefighters to respond to wildfire incidents and to perform a range of other related activities. At this level, firefighters generally work under supervision and have limited discretion in selecting equipment and determining tactics.

The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 1 year

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment Core
Prevent injury Core
Respond to wildfire Core
Work in a team Core
Assist with prescribed burning Elective
Check installed fire safety systems Elective
Communicate in the workplace Elective
Fell trees manually (basic) Elective
Follow defined work, health and safety policies and procedures Elective
Maintain chainsaws Elective
Operate and maintain chainsaws Elective
Operate breathing apparatus open circuit Elective
Operate communications systems and equipment Elective
Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads Elective
Participate in a first response urban search and rescue Category 1 Elective
Participate in a rescue operation Elective
Participate in community safety activities Elective
Perform land based swiftwater and floodwater rescue and recovery Elective
Protect and preserve incident scene Elective
Provide First Aid Elective
Provide services to clients Elective
Rappel from helicopter Elective
Respond to aviation incident (specialist) Elective
Respond to isolated structure fire Elective
Respond to urban fire Elective
Trim and cut felled trees Elective
Undertake community safety activities Elective
Undertake helicopter winch operations Elective
Undertake hover-exit operations from helicopter Elective
Use Class A foam in wildfire operations and non-structural applications Elective
Work effectively in a public safety organisation Elective
Work safely around aircraft Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations) sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Fire Fighter

    ANZSCO 441212

    Protect life and property by responding to fire alarms and emergency calls, putting out fires and administering first aid.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

Training providers delivering Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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