PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation

Commonly referred to as the Fire Warden course, this unit has been designed for individuals who are required to implement an emergency response as specified in the facility emergency procedures or specified by a person at a higher level in the emergency control organisation (ECO).  Individuals who undertake this work will be working within the command, control and coordinate structure of the ECO.  It includes undertaking pre-emergency planning, taking appropriate actions in an emergency and assisting with post-emergency activities.  It applies to members of an ECO who are floor or area wardens and/or wardens or deputy wardens.

The course has been developed to cover a broad range of emergencies and facilities as considered in Australian Standard 3745 and Australian Standard 4083.   It applies to employees in the workplace within all industries and in all contexts.

Participants in this course will learn how to effectively:

Apply Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements

Assist occupants who may require assistance

Assist with post-emergency response activities

Comply with legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations

Contribute to facility emergency planning

Give clear directions to occupants and visitors

Implement safe work practices

Initiate and control initial emergency response

Respond to emergency signals and warnings

Take on a leadership role within emergency control organisation and/or a deputy role for other emergency control organisation positions

 Undertake pre-emergency planning

 Use communications systems

Wear required emergency control organisation identification

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Category              Fire and Emergency Category

Refresher min. duration N/A

Blended min. duration   N/A

Face-to-face min. duration           240 minutes

Online with Face-to-Face (up to 5 students) Min. duration             30 minutes

Online with Face-to-Face (more than 5 students) Min. duration   30 minutes