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Overview
The PUA50519 Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management) is designed for firefighting professionals undertaking a diverse range of management responsibilities. This will include the management of resources, personnel and stakeholders as well as the coordination of activities with other agencies.
The role of a firefighter at this level is to manage emergency incidents, protect lives and prevent the destruction of property and the environment. To prevent incidents from occurring and to improve community safety a firefighter’s duties may include conducting community education programs about fire and community safety and undertaking fire inspections of locations to verify adherence to local fire regulations.
This qualification includes the units of competency required by firefighters to manage operations and a multi-team sector and to perform a range of related fire management activities. It typically involves the management of equipment, services and contingency measures.
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.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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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:
1–2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
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 |
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| Develop incident control strategies | Core |
| Implement and monitor organisational work, health and safety policies, procedures and programs | Core |
| Implement prevention strategies | Core |
| Liaise with other organisations | Core |
| Manage a multi-team sector | Core |
| Manage operations for a Level 2 incident | Core |
| Promote a learning environment in the workplace | Core |
| Administer cost centre's financial resources | Elective |
| Apply GIS software to spatial problems | Elective |
| Assess and evaluate a facility's fire and incident safety management systems | Elective |
| Assess emergency risk | Elective |
| Assist with formulation and implementation of plans and policies | Elective |
| Conduct an inspection of a performance based design building | Elective |
| Conduct and record a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment | Elective |
| Conduct complex prescribed burns | Elective |
| Conduct fire investigation and analysis activities | Elective |
| Control a Level 2 incident | Elective |
| Coordinate human resource management activities | Elective |
| Coordinate resources for a multi-agency incident | Elective |
| Design and develop assessment tools | Elective |
| Design and develop print-based learning resources | Elective |
| Develop and analyse the behaviour and suppression options for a wildfire | Elective |
| Develop and organise public safety awareness programs | Elective |
| Develop complex prescribed burn plans | Elective |
| Develop plans for deployment of a USAR team | Elective |
| Implement and monitor USAR operation plans | Elective |
| Implement information and knowledge management systems | Elective |
| Inspect building fire safety systems | Elective |
| Inspect for legislative compliance | Elective |
| Manage aviation resources for an incident | Elective |
| Manage financial resources | Elective |
| Manage logistics for a complex incident | Elective |
| Manage media requirements at major incident | Elective |
| Manage organisational customer service | Elective |
| Manage people performance | Elective |
| Manage physical resources | Elective |
| Manage planning for a complex incident | Elective |
| Manage procurement | Elective |
| Manage projects | Elective |
| Manage the finance function at an incident | Elective |
| Manage the intelligence function at an incident | Elective |
| Manage the investigation function at an incident | Elective |
| Manage the public information function at an incident | Elective |
| Review USAR team plans implemented at an incident | Elective |
| Supervise aerial firefighting operations | Elective |
| Supervise incendiary operations during aerial ignition | Elective |
| Undertake field liaison in a deployment context | Elective |
| Undertake organisational training needs analysis | Elective |
Job prospects
The Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management) sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Commissioned Fire Officer
ANZSCO 139112
Commissioned Fire Officers provide high level management to support the running of geographical or operational sections of a fire service.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
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 Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)
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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Airservices Australia (RTO code 5168)
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Australasia Fire and Emergency Response College (RTO code 45251)
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FIRE AND RESCUE NSW (RTO code 6883)
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LRM Consulting Services Pty Ltd (RTO code 32552)
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NSW Rural Fire Service (RTO code 6970)
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QUEENSLAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (RTO code 1499)
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SA METROPOLITAN FIRE SERVICE (RTO code 0573)
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South Australian Country Fire Service (RTO code 40022)
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STATE FIRE COMMISSION (RTO code 1079)
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TAFE NSW (RTO code 90003)
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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.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.