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

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.

Course Durations

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

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.

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 (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Performance tasks:

  • Prepare for Emergency Situations
  • Operate as a Warden in a fire emergency

Documentation:

  • Emergency equipment fault log
  • Emergency evacuation incident and debrief form

Theory 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

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