Course Code :
Course Set – PUAFER005 & PUAFER006 Warden and Chief Warden
Course Validity :
Valid Australia Wide
Location: Noble Park, Bulleen and Bandoora or your venue for group bookings
Instructor : EFA authorised First Aid/CPR Trainer
Course Set – PUAFER005 & PUAFER006 Warden and Chief Warden
Commonly referred to as the Warden and Chief Warden course, these units apply to individuals who may be required to make decisions about the safety of occupants of a facility during an emergency and to give instructions on the priority order for responding to an emergency incident, including command, control and coordination of facility emergency response procedures and concluding the facility emergency incident. They may also be required to act as the primary liaison with emergency services. Individuals who undertake this role will generally be members of an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO), acting as chief wardens, deputy chief wardens and communications officers.
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:
Respond to emergency signals and warnings appropriately
- 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
- Command, control and coordinate facility emergency response procedures
- Comply with legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations concluding facility emergency
- Give clear directions and keep others informed throughout the emergency in accordance with facility emergency plan
- Identify evacuation assembly areas
- Implement facility emergency response procedures
- Interpret information displayed on emergency control indicator equipment including fire indicator panel, building management system and security management system
- Prepare for emergencies in a facility
- Respond to emergency signals and warnings appropriately
Notes
Due to the practical components of the course, participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing.
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Learning Objectives
Participants will learn to:
- Pre-Emergency Planning: Develop and implement strategies to prepare for potential emergencies.
- Emergency Response: Initiate and control initial emergency responses, including commanding, controlling, and coordinating facility emergency procedures.
- Occupant Assistance: Provide clear directions and assist occupants, including those requiring special assistance, during emergencies.
- Communication: Utilize communication systems effectively to keep all parties informed throughout an emergency.
- Post-Emergency Activities: Conduct post-emergency response activities, including debriefing and reporting.
- Leadership: Assume leadership roles within the Emergency Control Organisation (ECO), acting as chief wardens, deputy chief wardens, or communications officers.
- Compliance: Adhere to Work Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements, as well as relevant legislation, industry standards, codes of practice, and regulations.
- Facility Familiarization: Identify evacuation assembly areas and interpret information from emergency control indicator equipment, such as fire indicator panels and building management systems.
This course is applicable to employees across all industries and contexts, particularly those who may be required to make critical decisions regarding occupant safety during emergencies and liaise with emergency services.
Requirements for Successful Course Completion
- Physical Capability: Must perform practical tasks like using emergency equipment, managing evacuations, and leading emergency responses.
- Pre-Course Study: Online study may be required before face-to-face sessions.
Online Access: A device with internet access is needed for online components. - Assessments:
- Practical tasks (fire response, chemical spill management, evacuation leadership).
- Documentation (incident reports, emergency logs, evacuation forms).
- Written theory test (multiple-choice & short answers).
