The unit PUAFER006 – Lead an Emergency Control Organisation – provides individuals with the skills and knowledge required to take charge of an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) during workplace emergencies. This unit is critical for those appointed as Chief Wardens or other leadership roles in environments such as hospitals, schools, industrial sites, and large commercial buildings, where efficient leadership and coordination are crucial to ensuring the safety of all occupants during emergencies.
Throughout the course, participants will learn how to lead emergency responses, including directing wardens, managing evacuations, and ensuring communication with emergency services. The training covers risk assessment, decision-making under pressure, and the use of emergency equipment and communication systems. Emphasis is placed on implementing emergency plans, coordinating with facility management and external responders, and ensuring that all procedures are followed during incidents such as fires, medical emergencies, and security threats.
This unit is ideal for individuals in leadership positions within an ECO, such as Chief Wardens, deputy wardens, and safety officers responsible for overseeing emergency response teams.
Upon completing PUAFER006, participants will be fully equipped to lead an Emergency Control Organisation, confidently managing and coordinating emergency responses to safeguard lives and property. This training ensures that leaders are prepared to handle a wide range of emergency situations while ensuring compliance with workplace safety regulations and protocols.
By the end of this unit, participants will be able to:
Lead and coordinate an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) during workplace emergency situations
Direct wardens and emergency response personnel to implement emergency procedures effectively
Manage evacuations and ensure the safety of occupants during a range of emergency incidents
Communicate clearly and efficiently with emergency services, facility management and internal stakeholders
Apply risk assessment and decision-making skills under pressure to respond to evolving emergency scenarios
Ensure emergency plans, procedures and workplace safety requirements are followed and complied with during incidents
An individual undertaking this course will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
This certificate does not require renewal.
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Performance tasks:
Documentation – The student must complete the following documentation:
Theory assessment:
The following units will be included in your certificate:
PUAFER006 – Lead an emergency control organisation
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Face-to-Face: Face to Face contact time of at least 3 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment: Face to Face contact time of at least 30 mins
All Nationally Recognised Training conducted by Paradigm Medical Australia is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd, RTO number 90909
