Chief Fire Warden

(Includes PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation, PUAFER006 Lead an Emergency Control Organisation & PUAFER008 Confine Small Emergencies in a Facility)

Course Description

PUAFER005 Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation

This unit covers the competency required to implement the emergency response specified in the workplace emergency procedures or specified by a person at a higher level in the emergency control organisation. People who undertake this work will be working within the command, control and coordinate structure of the emergency control organisation.

This unit has been developed to cover the broad range of emergencies and workplaces as considered in Australian Standard 3745-2010.

This course runs approximately 4 hours face to face with no pre-course requirement or pre-requisites

PUAFER006 Lead an Emergency Control Organisation

This unit covers the competency required to make decisions about people's safety during a workplace emergency and to give instructions on the priority order for responding to the emergency incident area.

This unit has been developed to cover the broad range of emergencies and workplaces as considered in Australian Standard 3745-2010.

People who undertake this course may act as the primary liaison with emergency services after their arrival. These may include Chief and Deputy Chief Wardens within a workplace environment

This course runs approximately 3 hours face to face with no pre-course requirement.

PUAFER008 - Confine small emergencies in a facility

This unit covers the competency required to confine small workplace emergencies. Small workplace emergencies may include such incidents as a small fire that can be controlled using a nearby fire extinguisher; or a chemical spill that can be controlled using workplace personal protective clothing and equipment, and a small spill kit; or a workplace vehicle accident where there is no significant injury or damage.

This course runs approximately 3 hours face to face with no pre-course requirement or pre-requisites

If you would like to pay by invoice please contact us via email or phone to complete the booking.

UNIT BEING DELIVERED

The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation

PUAFER006 Lead an Emergency Control Organisation

PUAFER008 - Confine small emergencies in a facility

To view full unit details please visit training.gov.au

COURSE DELIVERY  

This course will be delivered in the workplace or at ACTWell First Aid & Training Canberra’s training facility.

COURSE DURATION (face to face)

•      Face to face – 8 hours full face to face course

PROVIDER OF TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909

WORK PLACEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

No work placement will be required as part of this course

LEARNERS RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND SUPPORT, INCLUDING COMPLAINTS

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.

COURSE FEES AND PAYMENTS

The fee for this course is $325

Refund and fee protection policy, including cooling-off period – please refer to the student handbook.

Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.

Performance tasks 

• Undertake pre-emergency planning
• Operate as part of the ECO in a fire emergency

Documentation - The student must complete the following 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.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• Physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills such as using equipment assigned to assist with implementing the workplace emergency procedures and providing assistance to those in need during an evacuation.
• Sufficient English language, literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course.