Public Safety

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Courses in public safety

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BSB51319

Diploma of Work Health and Safety

Online
12 months
$0 - $3,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43215

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

On Campus, Online
14 months
$1,209 - $4,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PUA30619

Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Firefighter
PUAFER005

Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fire Warden Chief Warden
PUAFER006

Lead an Emergency Control Organisation

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Warden Fire Warden
PUAFER008

Confine Small Workplace Emergencies in a Facility

Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $325
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RII30719

Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue

On Campus
2 - 3 weeks
$0 - $5,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fire Warden Chief Warden

Bachelor of Criminology

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $91,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Public Relations)

Blended, On Campus
24 months
$45,408 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Criminology

On Campus
4 - 6 months
$12,540 - $14,510
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

Blended
3 years
$48,960 - $49,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PUAFIR207

Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit

On Campus
2 - 3 days
$0 - $750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter
PUAFIR210

Prevent Injury

On Campus
2 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter
PUAFIR203

Respond to Urban Fire

On Campus
1 day
$1,350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter
PUAFIR204

Respond to Wildfire

On Campus
2 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter
PUA20622

Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

On Campus
2 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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