Protective Service Workers play a crucial role in Australia by protecting and preserving property, public order, and safety through the provision of defence, firefighting, police, custodial, and security services. This occupation falls under the ANZSCO code 44.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in the Protective Service Workers sub-major group require a certain level of skill that is commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below:

In Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In some cases, additional relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required alongside the formal qualification. For certain Skill Level 5 occupations, a short period of on-the-job training may be necessary in addition to or instead of a formal qualification, or no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Tasks Include:

• Providing specialised military services to the defence forces
• Controlling and extinguishing fires
• Maintaining public order and safety through the enforcement of laws
• Observing the conduct and behavior of prisoners to prevent disturbances and escapes
• Patrolling and guarding properties, and checking for unauthorized entry
• Conducting investigations for clients
• Advising clients on security requirements, and recommending and designing security specifications

Subcategories:

• 441 Defence Force Members, Fire Fighters, and Police
• 442 Prison and Security Officers

Protective Service Workers in Australia play a crucial role in maintaining public safety and order. They are skilled professionals who provide defence, firefighting, police, custodial, and security services. Their work involves a wide range of tasks, including specialised military services, fire control, law enforcement, prisoner observation, property patrolling and guarding, investigations, and security consulting.