PUAEQU001

Prepare, Maintain and Test Response Equipment (Non-Fire Sector)

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Course Description

The unit PUAEQU001 – Prepare, Maintain and Test Response Equipment – provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure that emergency response equipment is ready for use in critical situations. This unit is essential for individuals working in emergency services, firefighting, rescue operations, and other high-risk industries where properly functioning equipment is vital for effective response.

Throughout this course, students will learn how to prepare, inspect, and maintain a range of response equipment, such as personal protective gear, rescue tools, and communication devices. Emphasis is placed on following manufacturer guidelines and organisational procedures to ensure that equipment is in optimal condition. The course also covers routine testing of equipment to verify operational functionality, as well as identifying and addressing any faults or issues that could compromise safety. Proper documentation and reporting procedures are also taught to ensure compliance with safety regulations and workplace protocols.

This unit is particularly relevant for emergency responders, rescue teams, and safety personnel responsible for maintaining equipment used in critical operations. It ensures that workers are capable of preparing and maintaining equipment that is vital for efficient and safe responses to emergencies.

Upon completion of PUAEQU001, students will be equipped with the skills to confidently prepare, maintain, and test response equipment, ensuring readiness for emergencies. This training is essential for maintaining safety, compliance, and operational effectiveness in emergency and rescue environments.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

PUAEQU001

Prepare, maintain and test response equipment

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 4 Hours

Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills.

There are no pre-requisites required for general enrolment into this unit.

However, it is essential that the pre-requisite unit PUAFIR210 Prevent injury is obtained prior to the issuance of this unit to individuals within the fire sector or the units contributing to the attainment of a fire qualification. The fire sector 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.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

This certificate does not require renewal

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Performance tasks: 

  • Inspect response equipment 

  • Test response equipment 

  • Clean, maintain and store equipment 

Documentation – Completion of an Equipment Inspection Lists, Equipment Test Results, Equipment Fault Logs, and Equipment Maintenance and Cleaning Log forms. 

Theory assessment - A written exam consisting of multiple-choice question and short answer questions to be completed at the end of the training session.

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909


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