Skill set Outline
Information current as of
12/09/2026 2:38 PM AWST
12/09/2026 2:38 PM AWST
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Vertical Rescue
Vertical Rescue
Skill set
National Code
PUASS00051
PUASS00051
State Code
AC096
AC096
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
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
125
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 28/08/2012 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 17/08/2012 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
Not applicable.
Pathway Information
These units contribute to the PUA30412 Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue).
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Target Group
Members of a vertical rescue team.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units from the PUA12 Public Safety Training Package meet the industry requirements to commence working as a vertical rescue team 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2983 | PUAOHS002B | Maintain safety at an incident scene | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D5527 | PUASAR022A | Participate in a rescue operation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB923 | PUAEQU001B | Prepare, maintain and test response equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8246 | HLTFA201B | Provide basic emergency life support | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D2877 | PUAEME001B | Provide emergency care | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5537 | PUASAR032A | Undertake vertical rescue | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC037 | PUASS00025 | Vertical Rescue | Skill set |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD941 | PUASS00092 | Vertical Rescue | Skill set |