PUA60112

Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)

Are you interested in earning the PUA60112 Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? You may be eligible to receive this qualification based on the work you’ve already done. And, you could do it without having to complete any additional study.

Have you had 2+ years experience in:

Determining treatment options
Managing recovery functions and services
Facilitating emergency planning processes
Designing emergency management exercises
Managing and evaluating emergency management exercises
Coordinating resources for a multi-agency incident
Developing and maintain business continuity plans

Find out if you are eligible for this qualification by calling us on 1300 793 002, or through the Get Started button above.

Security Risk Management Industry

The Security Risk Management (SRM) sector is expanding rapidly as demand from both government and private enterprise grows. So too is the range of roles available within this industry.

At one end of the spectrum there will always be straight forward security guard and personal protection roles, however increasingly security and risk careers have evolved into the realm of data protection and corporate IP security, with opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Security Risk Management careers represent a prime civilian industry for ex-military and ex-police personnel. However it is also an industry that values a wide range of life and work experience, particularly business skills.

You will find a lot more information in our SRM Industry Report.

Download the Report

Case Studies

Find out how others have used Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to convert their experience into qualifications

PHILLIP – Recognition and a Fair Go

After multiple Middle Eastern deployments, Phillip sustained a training injury which meant it was time for him to start preparing to exit. He says the process of gaining RPL made him feel ‘legitimised,’ ‘recognised,’ and ‘given a fair go,’ after realising his specialist trade skills and experience within Defence didn’t translate to the outside world.

ALLISON – RPL for Women in Defence

After 30 years in the Army, WO1 Allison decided it was time for a new challenge. She handed in her paperwork, separated earlier this year, and soon after was accepted for a new position with the help of an advanced diploma – awarded through recognition of prior learning (RPL) by Churchill Education. In this case study Allison shares her experience of being awarded qualifications through RPL and what it is like for women in defence.

DEREK – Dream Job After 70 Knock Backs

Before converting his 27 year military career with RAAF into nationally recognised qualifications through RPL, Derek had applied for close to 70 jobs and been knocked back for all of them. Then he landed his dream job!

More Information About Qualification,
Fees and The Recognition of Prior Learning Process

Fees & Payment

RPL Process

RPL Process

What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?

RPL stands for Recognition of Prior Learning. RPL is a process through which the experience, skills and knowledge that you already have can be converted to nationally recognised qualifications.

Getting qualifications through RPL means that you don't have to sit in a classroom and learn about things that you already know. You can just show evidence that you've covered it in your job.

You may need official qualifications (that piece of paper!) to meet government regulations for certain jobs, or to progress into higher-paying roles.

Experience cited as evidence must be from the last five years.

How does the RPL process work?

We conduct a free preliminary skills assessment and give you a report
You tell us the qualifications you want and provide evidence
You receive nationally recognised qualifications!

Let's step this out a bit more:

Step 1. We conduct a free preliminary skills assessment and give you a report.
The RPL process begins with a conversation with one of our Skills Recognition Advisors.

You tell us what you're looking for and where you want to go
You provide a few easily accessible documents
You'll be sent a report within 48 hours. This will include a breakdown of costs involved and lists the qualifications:
- you could be eligible for right now;
- you could be eligible for if you are able to provide some further evidence (and we'll share with you what the gaps are and the evidence we'd need); or
- if training would be your best option. We don't offer the training so we'll give you some information about how to locate a training organisation who delivers what you are looking for.

This is cost-free and obligation-free.

Step 2. You tell us the qualifications you want and provide evidence
You can make an informed decision about which qualifications are best for you and your career. Once this is confirmed, we can complete the process.

We tell you exactly what evidence we need to establish your competency in the units that make up a qualification
You provide your evidence, then you can sit back and relax!
We match the evidence to the units. This is called mapping. Other providers may get you to do this yourself.

Step 3. You receive nationally recognised qualifications!
Congratulations! Your experience has been validated and translated into nationally recognised qualifications.

To save you time, we submit all the paperwork to the government for you. This formalises your qualifications.
You receive your qualifications though both email and post, within 14 days. Or, with our VIP Fast-Track Service, you can have them in just 7 days.