Warden and Chief Warden Training

PUAFER005 & PUAFER006 Course Set

The Warden and Chief Warden Training course combines PUAFER005 and PUAFER006 to develop both operational and leadership skills for workplace emergency response. This course prepares participants to operate as part of an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO), lead emergency response procedures and support safe evacuations.

In addition, the course combines online pre-course learning with a practical face-to-face assessment session. As a result, participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical emergency response experience.

Why Choose This Warden and Chief Warden Training Course?

• Easy online pre-course learning
• Structured practical assessment session
• Competitively priced
• Friendly and experienced trainers
• Newly refurbished training venue
• Welcoming and supportive learning environment
• Opportunity to restock business, home or vehicle first aid supplies
• Realistic workplace emergency response scenarios

Furthermore, EMCARE Fire and Warden courses are delivered in a relaxed professional setting, allowing for an enjoyable and interactive training session.

What Is Warden and Chief Warden Training?

Commonly referred to as the Warden and Chief Warden course, these units apply to individuals who may need to make decisions about occupant safety during an emergency. Specifically, participants may need to give instructions on the priority order for responding to an emergency incident.

This includes command, control and coordination of facility emergency response procedures, as well as concluding the facility emergency incident.

In addition, participants may need to act as the primary liaison with emergency services. People who undertake this role are generally members of an Emergency Control Organisation, including Chief Wardens, Deputy Chief Wardens and Communications Officers.

Industry Standards and Workplace Application

This Warden and Chief Warden 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 Warden and Chief Warden Training 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
• Prepare for emergencies in a facility
• Respond to emergency signals and warnings appropriately

Emergency Control Organisation Roles

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

• Wardens
• Floor Wardens
• Area Wardens
• Chief Wardens
• Deputy Chief Wardens
• Communications Officers

Entry Requirements

Participants must have the physical capacity to complete all practical demonstrations.

This includes wearing suitable identification, assisting occupants, using communication systems, and commanding, controlling and coordinating facility emergency response procedures.

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

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

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

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

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: 360 minutes
• Online with face-to-face minimum duration: 45 minutes
• Online with face-to-face assessment: Face-to-face contact time of 60 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.

Related Fire and Warden Training Courses

• Fire Warden Training (PUAFER005)
• Chief Warden Training (PUAFER006)
• Fire Extinguisher Training (PUAFER008)
• Fire Warden and Fire Extinguisher Training
• Warden, Chief Warden and Fire Extinguisher Training