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Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Fire Investigation)
PUA60922
About the Course
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About the Course
The Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Fire Investigation) PUA60922, offered by the Canberra Institute of Technology, is a comprehensive qualification tailored for professionals engaged in fire investigation roles. Developed in collaboration with fire and police agencies across Australasia, this course equips students with the essential skills and knowledge required to conduct thorough investigations into fire incidents. Participants will learn to analyse fire origins and causes, utilise specialised equipment, and prepare for judicial hearings, ensuring they are well-prepared for the complexities of fire investigation.
This course is designed for individuals already working in the fire sector, providing a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Students will engage in a predominantly online learning environment, complemented by a five-day practical workshop at the CIT Bruce campus, where they will gain hands-on experience in fire scene processing and evidence presentation. The curriculum covers a range of critical topics, including the principles of combustion, fire dynamics, and the legal aspects of fire investigation, ensuring graduates are equipped to handle high-complexity investigations effectively.
With a focus on developing technical expertise, the Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Fire Investigation) PUA60922 prepares students for specialist roles in fire scene investigation. This qualification not only enhances their professional capabilities but also positions them as key contributors to public safety and emergency response efforts. Enquire to learn more.
What you’ll need
What you’ll need
To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following 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/or,
- 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 and/or,
- Be working in the police sector in a policing agency and/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 and/or,
- PUALAW001 Protect and preserve incident scene and/or,
- PUAFIR210 Prevent injury and/or,
- PUAFIR302 Suppress urban fire.
Subject summary
Subject summary
In this Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Fire Investigation) course, the subjects students may study include:
- POLFOR021 – Use and maintain specialist forensic equipment
- PUAFIR605 – Determine origin and cause of mobile property fire
- PUAFIR606 – Apply principles of combustion and fire dynamics to fire scene investigation
- PUAFIR607 – Apply electrical/electronic knowledge to fire investigations
- PUAFIR608 – Investigate fatal fires
- PUAFIR609 – Collect, record and coordinate the analysis of physical evidence
- PUAFIR610 – Manage imaging and electronic data
- PUALAW003 – Give evidence in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting
- PUALAW004 – Represent the organisation in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting
- PUAWHS002 – Maintain safety at an incident scene
- CPPINV3032 – Develop factual investigation reports
- PSPREG039 – Gather information through interviews
- PUAFIR604 – Determine origin and cause of structure fire
- PUAFIR501 – Conduct fire investigation and analysis activities
- PUAFIR612 – Undertake post incident analysis
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