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PUA20719

Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)

The PUA20719 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations) is for entry-level fire fighters who need the skills to work on a fire fighting team, responding to wildfires and other critical incidents. The course will teach you how to respond to a wildfire, use and maintain fire fighting equipment, prevent injuries to yourself and others, work and communicate in a team. Choose electives that support your job or community role: 4WD and unsealed roads, working from helicopters and aircraft, assisting with prescribed burnings, operating breathing apparatus. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and enrolment centres near you.

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Average duration:
12 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,150 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title
Average Salary
$2,500 weekly pay
$2,310 weekly pay
$1,800 weekly pay
$2,228 weekly pay
$2,800 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

Enquire with a course provider to find out more.