Skill set Outline
Information current as of
11/09/2026 6:06 AM AWST
11/09/2026 6:06 AM AWST
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Alpine Search and Survival Operations
Alpine Search and Survival Operations
Skill set
National Code
PUASS00027
PUASS00027
State Code
AB481
AB481
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
17/08/2012
Current Release Date
28/08/2012
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
—
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 28/08/2012 | Replaced | Replaced |
| 1.00 | 17/08/2012 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
Not applicable.
Pathway Information
These units may contribute to a number of qualifications from the PUA12 Public Safety Training Package including those at AQF Certificate III and above.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Target Group
Those who will be a member of an alpine land search team during winter operations.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the PUA12 Public Safety Training Package, the HLT07 Health Training Package and the SRO03 Outdoor Recreation Training Package meet the industry requirements to commence working as an alpine land search team member within the SES.
Disclaimer
Readers should ensure that they have also read the part of the Training Package that outlines licensing and regulatory requirements.
Disclaimer
Readers should ensure that they have also read the part of the Training Package that outlines licensing and regulatory requirements.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C9253 | HLTFA301B | Apply first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVL10 | PUASES016A | Apply snowcraft skills when performing search operations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| C6228 | SRONAV003B | Navigate in unmodified landscapes in extreme environmental conditions | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5501 | PUAOPE013A | Operate communications systems and equipment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D3774 | PUALAW001B | Protect and preserve incident scene | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5532 | PUASAR027A | Undertake land search rescue | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C6242 | SROOPS006B | Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D2879 | PUATEA001B | Work in a team | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB842 | PUASS00002 | Alpine Search and Survival Operations | Skill set |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD962 | PUASS00053 | Alpine Search and Survival Operations | Skill set |