How do I become a emergency services officer (eso)?
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RII41319
Certificate IV in Emergency Response Coordination
Blended
6 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Parabellum International Training
HLT51020
Diploma of Emergency Health Care
Blended, On Campus
78 weeks
$22,000
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
PUA30619
Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Fire And Safety Australia
PUAFER006
Lead an Emergency Control Organisation
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $2,000
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
+ 8 more
PUAFER008
Confine Small Workplace Emergencies in a Facility
Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $325
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
+ 1 more
RII30719
Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue
On Campus
2 - 3 weeks
$0 - $5,990
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management
Online
6 - 12 months
$12,000 - $13,362
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Honours)
On Campus
4 years
$35,792
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
La Trobe University
PUA30319
Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
Blended
2 days
$100
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Wollongong First Aid
RIIVEH305F
Operate and Maintain a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $570
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
+ 7 more
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Common questions
How much does an Emergency Services Officer earn?
In Australia, a full time Emergency Services Officer generally earns $1,500 per week ($78,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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What are the job opportunities for an Emergency Services Officer?
The emergency response sector has seen a strong increase in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 19,700 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as an Emergency Services Officer. Emergency Services Officers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Courses.com.au Team
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How do I become an Emergency Services Officer?
If a career as an Emergency Services Officer interests you, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Paramedical Science. This course will prepare you for an emergency response role with subjects covering basic life support and transport of patients to a medical facility.
Courses.com.au Team
Industry expert
Further reading
Do I need a Certificate IV In Work Health and Safety?
22nd October 2019
