PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation

The Fire Warden course equips participants with the essential skills and knowledge to serve effectively as a Warden within an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO). This course adheres to the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 and the Australian Standard (AS) 3745:2010 for emergency planning in facilities. Training and Assessment is delivered on behalf of ABC First Aid RTO 3399.

Our Fire Warden course is nationally recognised and designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively respond to fire emergencies in the workplace. The course emphasizes practical, hands-on training and includes a variety of real-life scenarios to ensure participants are well-prepared for actual emergency situations.

Throughout the course, participants will engage in interactive exercises and simulations, gaining valuable experience in handling emergencies. They will learn essential skills for managing fire-related incidents, coordinating evacuations, and implementing safety protocols, all of which are crucial for maintaining a safe work environment.

By completing this course, individuals will not only receive formal certification but also develop the confidence and expertise needed to act decisively and efficiently in fire emergencies.

Pre-course learning is required.

Fire Warden training is provided to employees responsible for performing fire safety checks and evacuations in any workplace, office or manufacturing environment. If you are unsure whether your workplace qualifies, please speak to your employer or check WorkSafe Australia for more information.

This course can also be taken by concerned persons to improve their own at-home fire evacuation planning.

Course Duration

Face-to-face duration is up to 5 hours. Pre-course learning is required (up to 2 hours online). For paper-based delivery: up to 7 hours face-to-face.

Course Content

Practical Tasks – Physical Demonstrations:

Conduct pre-emergency planning
Develop and implement emergency preparedness plans
Function effectively as a member of an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) during a fire emergency

Documentation – Participants are required to complete the following to the specified standards:

Emergency equipment fault log
Emergency evacuation incident and debrief form
Facility emergency plan (extract)
Incident report

Theory Assessment:

A written assessment comprising multiple-choice questions

Participants will acquire comprehensive knowledge of emergency preparedness and understand human behavior during crises, enabling them to assess risks and plan effectively for various workplace emergencies.

The course will cover:

Workplace reporting procedures
Emergency response actions, including raising the alarm
Different types of workplace emergency responses
Fire fundamentals, including the fire triangle and fire classes
Fire extinguisher training, covering types of extinguishers, maintenance, inspections, practical simulations, and optional spill kit usage
The emergency management plan, including the roles and responsibilities within the emergency control organization
Facilitating the emergency management plan
Coordination of evacuations
Post-evacuation activities
Practical evacuation exercises

Suitable for individuals, workplaces of all sizes, and volunteer and community-based groups.
Any adult (aged 18+) can attend.
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements
Participants will require suitable LLN skills to complete the following tasks/skills:

Read information from a PowerPoint, Manual and whiteboard.
Listen and understand verbal information delivered by an English-speaking qualified fire safety trainer.

Your First Aid Trainer delivers this course in partnership with ABC Licence Training (RTO Code 3399). Upon successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment issued by ABC Licence Training.

Statement of Attainment in the following units of competency:

PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation

Certification Validity
There is no renewal recommendation set by the industry for this course. However, regular refresher training is recommended to maintain competency.

How to book and get further information

Book online (preferred)
If you require a workplace invoice please email us at info@yourfirstaidtrainer.com.au
Call one of our friendly customer service teams on 0423 811 844.
Please leave a message, and we will return your call as soon as possible as we could be teaching.

To secure your space, full payment is required at time of booking.
We accept credit cards (Visa or MasterCard), or electronic funds transfer (internet banking).

Large groups and onsite pricing vary, please email, info@yourfirstaidtrainer.com.au to discuss the available options.

All prices include GST
Course materials, Coffee, Tea and snacks are included
Min 6 and max 24 participants per course
Travel costs may apply (we can teach Australia wide)
Current pricing as of November 2023

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This course is done online through either Zoom or Teams; after booking, your instructor will contact you with the access details.

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Public Courses

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Onsite at your workplace (Min 6 – max 25 per course apply)
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