Canberra Institute of Technology
Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Fire Investigation)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This course has been developed in conjunction with Fire and Police agencies in Australasia and the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC). This course provides accredited training in critical areas of fire investigation.
This qualification is designed for firefighting professionals performing fire investigations which involve a range of activities such as conducting investigations, analysing fire origin and cause and attending judicial hearings. It typically involves the use of specialised equipment, resources and services.
To enter this course, students must be working in a fire investigation role.
Delivery mode
Canberra Institute of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 35 Vowels Crescent, Bruce
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Be working in a Fire Investigation role as you will be required to carry out work-based activities to complete the course
AND Be working in the fire sector, that 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.
OR Be working in the police sector in a policing agency.
OR Be working in another organisation, either private or public, that requires the fire investigation qualification.
Before undertaking this qualification, candidates working in the fire sector must achieve the following pre-requisite units:
- PUALAW002 Conduct initial investigation at incident scene
- PUALAW001 Protect and preserve incident scene
- PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
- PUAFIR302 Suppress urban fire
Note: Personnel who work in non-fire agencies who undertake the PUA60922 Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Fire Investigation) ARE NOT required to have the above prerequisite units listed for fire sector units of competency (i.e. the prerequisites for those units listed above). This is endorsed by the PUA Training Package.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Fire Investigation) will prepare you for the following roles.
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