Course Description
Commonly referred to as the Warden and Extinguisher Use course, these units have 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.
Furthermore, it also involves the skills and knowledge required to confine small emergencies in a facility and it applies to individuals who are required to have first attack firefighting skills. It includes preparing for emergency situations, identifying and assessing an emergency, safely confining emergencies, using initial response equipment and reporting on the facility's emergency response.
Small emergencies in a facility include incidents such as small fires that can be controlled using a fire extinguisher; chemical spills that can be controlled using facility personal protective clothing and equipment and a spill kit; or a vehicle accident where there is no significant injury or damage.
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 also 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
Contribute to facility emergency planning
Give clear directions to occupants and visitors
Implement safe work practices
Initiate and control initial emergency response
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
Brief emergency services personnel
Comply with legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations concluding facility emergency
Respond to emergency signals and warnings appropriately
Communicate with occupants, emergency personnel and stakeholders
Confine emergencies safely
Identify and act to avoid or control any associated hazards
Identify and assess an emergency
Report facility emergency response
Restow initial response equipment
Use initial response equipment
Utilise risk management processes
Units Being Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
PUAFER008 - Confine small emergencies in a facility
PUAFER005 - Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace.
Entry Requirements
Participants must have the physical capacity to complete all practical demonstrations. This includes wearing suitable identification, assisting occupants and using communications systems and initial response equipment.
Pre-course study: Students may be required to undertake online pre-course work prior to attending the face to face session depending on the course delivery mode.
Online study: Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.
Assessment Requirements & Assessment Activities
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
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Performance tasks:
Prepare for emergency situations
Manage a small chemical spill
Operate as a Warden in a fire emergency (Paper/Wood)
Documentation - The student must complete the following to the appropriate standard:
Emergency equipment fault log
Emergency evacuation incident and debrief form
Incident report
Theory assessment - A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.
Certificate Renewal Requirments
This certificate does not require renewal.
Learning Rights, Responsibilities & 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.