November 2, 2022
This Professional Ocean Lifeguard Level 3 is the recommended minimum entry-level award for candidates employed as senior professional ocean lifeguards.
To gain the qualification of this Professional Ocean Lifeguard Award level both the Vocational training units of competency listed and the other requirements indicated below must be met.
For more information on understanding the requirements for each level of the POL please see the following pdf document:
For more details contact us.
APOLA POL Award Levels 1-4 for implementation 2015 – Dec 2014.pdf
PUA31319 Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
NB Units of Competency presented as accumulating Skill Sets (Levels 1-3).
PUATEA004 Work effectively in a public safety organization
Plus a pair of units from 1 of the following 4 streams:
PWC Driver
PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
PUASAR016 Operate and maintain a personal water craft for rescue operations
Beach Vehicle Driver
PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
PUAVEH001 Drive vehicles under operational conditions
Advanced Emergency Care
HLTAID014 Apply Advanced First Aid
PUAEME005 Provide Pain Management
Risk Minimisation
PUAEMR006 Assess operational risk
PUATEA002 Work Autonomously
Current Motor Vehicle Driver License
Current APOLA POL Annual Proficiency Certificate
Current APOLA Suspected Spinal Injury Care Award
Current Apply advanced resuscitation techniques (HLTAID015) and Current Apply first aid (HLTAID011)
Minimum operational employment experience of 500 hours
Current PWC Driver License / Skipper Ticket
Current APOLA Lifeguard Powercraft Ocean Rescue Award
Current APOLA Beach Vehicle Driver Award
Alternative Pathway via Certificate III in Local Government
Note
When LGA30120 – Certificate III in Local Government is attained rather than Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue) the following is required for the attainment of Professional Ocean Lifeguard (POL) Award Level 3
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
12 units must be completed:
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Core Units
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BSBOPS203 |
Deliver a service to customers |
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BSBWHS311 |
Assist with maintaining workplace safety |
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BSBXCM301 |
Engage in workplace communication |
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LGACOR001 |
Work in local government |
Elective Units
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AHCARB316 |
Perform pruning operations |
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AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
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AHCCHM307 |
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
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AHCMOM213 |
Operate and maintain chainsaws |
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AHCPGD201 |
Plant trees and shrubs |
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AHCPGD305 |
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities |
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AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
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BSBINS302 |
Organise workplace information |
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BSBINS309 |
Maintain business records |
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BSBSTR301 |
Contribute to continuous improvement |
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BSBTEC301 |
Design and produce business documents |
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BSBTEC302 |
Design and produce spreadsheets |
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BSBTEC303 |
Create electronic presentations |
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BSBWRT301 |
Write simple documents |
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BSBXTW301 |
Work in a team |
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CPCCWHS2001 |
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
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CPPWMT3001 |
Identify and segregate waste |
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CPPWMT3002 |
Conduct waste resource recovery |
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CPPWMT3009 |
Place, compact and cover waste at landfill sites |
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CPPWMT3010 |
Maintain waste landfill sites |
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CPPWMT4006 |
Monitor waste landfill sites |
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FNSACM311 |
Process and manage payments |
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LGAOPS002 |
Prepare site for new operational works |
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MSMPMC321 |
Batch mix concrete |
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PSPGEN021 |
Contribute to conflict management |
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RIICBM301E |
Maintain concrete bridges |
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RIICBS317 |
Conduct road maintenance operations |
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RIICCM201E |
Carry out measurements and calculations |
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RIICCM202E |
Identify, locate and protect underground services |
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RIICCM209E |
Carry out concrete work |
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RIICRC203E |
Install sub-soil drainage |
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RIICRC301E |
Maintain drainage systems |
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RIICTB201E |
Maintain timber bridges |
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RIIRTM202E |
Position, set-up and operate portable traffic signals |
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RIISAM204E |
Operate small plant and equipment |
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RIIWHS205E |
Control traffic with stop-slow bat |
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SITXCOM002 |
Show social and cultural sensitivity |
LGA30104 Certificate III in Local Government.
Current Motor Vehicle Driver Licence
Current APOLA POL Annual Proficiency Certificate
Current APOLA Suspected Spinal Injury Care Award
Current Apply advanced resuscitation techniques and Current Apply first aid
Minimum operational employment experience of 500 hours
Current PWC Driver Licence / Skipper Ticket
Current APOLA Lifeguard Powercraft Ocean Rescue Award
Current APOLA Beach Vehicle Driver Award
PUASAR017 Undertake advanced surf rescue
PUAOPE027 Undertake beach safety management activities
PUASAR013 Participate in an aquatic rescue operation
PUASAR016 Operate and maintain a personal watercraft for rescue operations OR PUAVEH001 Drive vehicles under operational conditions
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