Warden, Chief Warden and Fire Extinguisher Training

PUAFER005, PUAFER006 & PUAFER008 Course Set

The Warden, Chief Warden and Fire Extinguisher Training course combines PUAFER005, PUAFER006 and PUAFER008 into one practical workplace emergency response program. This course prepares participants to operate within an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO), lead emergency response procedures and safely confine small workplace emergencies.

In addition, the course combines online pre-course learning with a 90-minute face-to-face practical assessment session. As a result, participants gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience using real fire extinguishers and emergency response procedures.

Why Choose This Warden, Chief Warden and Fire Extinguisher Training?

• Easy online pre-course learning
• 90-minute face-to-face practical assessment session
• Competitively priced
• Friendly and experienced trainers
• Relaxed and professional learning environment
• Real fire extinguisher practice rather than simulated-only training

What Does This Course Cover?

This course is suitable for people who may need to make decisions about occupant safety, give emergency instructions, lead evacuation procedures or use initial response equipment during small workplace emergencies.

Specifically, participants learn how to command, control and coordinate emergency response procedures while also developing practical fire extinguisher skills.

Emergency Control Organisation Roles

This training applies to members of an Emergency Control Organisation, including:

• Wardens
• Chief Wardens
• Deputy Chief Wardens
• Communications Officers
• Other ECO team members

In addition, participants may act as the primary liaison with emergency services during a facility emergency.

Fire Extinguisher Training and Small Emergencies

The fire extinguisher component gives participants the skills and knowledge required to confine small emergencies in a facility.

For example, small emergencies may include:

• Small fires that can be controlled using a fire extinguisher
• Chemical spills managed with facility PPE and spill kits
• Vehicle incidents where there is no significant injury or damage

Therefore, participants develop practical confidence in using initial response equipment before emergency services arrive.

Industry Standards and Workplace Application

This Warden, Chief Warden and Fire Extinguisher Training course has been developed to cover a broad range of emergencies and facilities as considered in Australian Standard AS 3745 and Australian Standard AS 4083.

As a result, it applies to employees across all industries and workplace contexts.

What You Will Learn

Participants in this course will learn how to:

• 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 an Emergency Control Organisation or deputy role for other ECO positions
• Undertake pre-emergency planning
• Use communication systems
• Wear required Emergency Control Organisation identification
• Brief emergency services personnel
• Command, control and coordinate facility emergency response procedures
• Comply with legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations
• Give clear directions and keep others informed throughout the emergency in accordance with the facility emergency plan
• Identify evacuation assembly areas
• Implement facility emergency response procedures
• Interpret information displayed on emergency control indicator equipment, including fire indicator panels, building management systems and security management systems
• Respond to emergency signals and warnings appropriately
• Communicate with occupants, emergency personnel and stakeholders
• Confine emergencies safely
• Identify and control associated hazards
• Identify and assess an emergency
• Report facility emergency response
• Restow initial response equipment
• Use initial response equipment
• Apply risk management processes

Entry Requirements

Participants must have the physical capacity to complete the practical demonstrations for this course.

This includes wearing suitable identification, safely confining emergencies, using communication systems and using initial response equipment.

Pre-course and Online Study Requirements

Pre-course study: Students may be required to complete online pre-course work before attending the face-to-face session, depending on the course delivery mode.

Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with internet access to complete online or pre-course study.

Refund, Non-Attendance, Deferral and Cancellation Policy

For refund, non-attendance, deferral and cancellation information, please read the Deferral and Cancellation Policy.

Certificate Renewal Requirements

• PUAFER005 – Operate as part of an emergency control organisation: Not applicable
• PUAFER006 – Lead an emergency control organisation: Not applicable
• PUAFER008 – Confine small emergencies in a facility: Not applicable

Assessment Requirements

Assessments are conducted during the face-to-face training session and include practical tasks, documentation and theory assessment.

Performance Tasks

• Undertake pre-emergency planning
• Prepare and plan for an emergency
• Operate as part of an ECO in a fire emergency
• Lead an ECO in a fire emergency
• Manage a small chemical spill
• Put out a small paper or wood fire

Documentation

The student must complete the following documentation to the appropriate standard:

• Emergency equipment fault log
• Emergency evacuation incident and debrief form
• Facility emergency plan extract
• Incident report

Theory Assessment

The theory assessment includes multiple-choice and short-answer questions. Students must complete all assessment questions.

Units Delivered

Training and assessment are delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

The following units will be included on your certificate:

• PUAFER005 – Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
• PUAFER006 – Lead an emergency control organisation
• PUAFER008 – Confine small emergencies in a facility

Certification

Certificates are usually issued on the same day. However, they may also be issued the following day or on a Monday if training is completed on a Friday afternoon.

Course Duration

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons. Therefore, the durations below are the minimum possible amounts.

• Refresher minimum duration: N/A
• Blended minimum duration: N/A
• Face-to-face minimum duration: 420 minutes
• Online with face-to-face assessment: Face-to-face contact time of 90 minutes. This is the option offered on this page.

Attendance Requirements

Please ensure you do not arrive late. Our sessions start strictly on time and, as a result, late arrivals may forfeit fees if rescheduling is not possible.

Training Location

Please attend the address listed on your course invitation.

It will either be:

• Shop 3 / 5 Goddard Street, Rockingham
• Your school or nominated venue, if requested for larger groups

Student Handbook

Before attending your course, please read and review the Student Handbook.

Training and assessment are delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

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• Fire Warden Training (PUAFER005)
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• Fire Extinguisher Training (PUAFER008)
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