Entry requirements
Entry requirements for the Operate Firefighting Equipment vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers
Course fees
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Career opportunities
The Operate Firefighting Equipment will prepare you for the following roles.
Firefighter
A Firefighter attends emergency situations such as house fires, bushfires, motor vehicle accidents and rescue operations. You might operate pumps a...
Fire Warden
A Fire Warden responds to emergency situations in a workplace. You will undertake necessary training and make preparations such as emergency evacua...
Work Health and Safety Officer
Work Health and Safety Officers (also known as WHSOs) identify workplace hazards and safety issues. They assess the level of risk to the organisati...
Security Officer
A Security Officer ensures the safety of an area, person or valuable item they have been assigned to. You may look after crowd control at a large e...
Facilities Manager
A Facilities Manager is in charge of the daily running of large facilities such as shopping centres, tourist attractions or sports facilities. You’...
Building Manager
A Building Manager oversees the daily management of a building or other facility. You might attend to regular maintenance and organise repairs when...
Systems Tester
Systems Testers test the integrity, functionality, and behaviour of computer software and apps. They create test plans and write test test scripts,...
Emergency Management Coordinator
An Emergency Management Coordinator develops and implements plans to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. You might...
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