PUAFER005 - Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation
(Fire Warden)
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
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
PUAFER005 - Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
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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 4 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 30 mins
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An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
Capability to complete the practical demonstrations for the course, including:
Contribute to facility emergency planning
Undertake pre-emergency planning
Take on a leadership role/ deputy within the emergency control organisation
Wear required emergency control organisation identification
Complete facility emergency documentation -
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
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This certificate does not require renewal
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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 (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
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Performance tasks
Prepare for Emergency Situations
Operate as a Warden in a fire emergencyDocumentation - The student must complete the following documentation:
Emergency equipment fault log
Emergency evacuation incident and debrief formTheory assessment - A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909