PUAFER006 Lead an emergency control organisation
Description:
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 incorporates Units PUAFER008 – Confine small workplace emergencies & PUAFER005 – Operate as part of an emergency control organisation.
Outcome:
At the successful completion of this course participants will be issued with the Statement of Attainment:
- Chief Fire Warden PUAFER006 Lead an emergency control organisation
- Fire Warden PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
- Fire Extinguisher PUAFER008 Confine small workplace emergencies.
This will be emailed to the student (and the company if required) as soon as practicable after the course – usually within 24 hours.
This Certificate does not have an expiry date; however it is recommended for renewal approx. every 2 years. Health and Safety Legislation states that the PCBU/Employer must ensure that people remain competent to perform their various tasks.
Location:
Townsville, QLD
Duration:
Approx 4 hours face-to-face delivery. No pre-course work required.
Cost:
$190/pp GST Free. (Group discounts apply – contact us for a quote)
Payment method:
Payment can be made by cash or card, with tax invoice issued on the day.
Amex is accepted.
If payment is made by an employer or company an invoice will be sent after the course for payment
How to Book:
You can book online 24 hrs a day by selecting here, or call us on 0439 324 848 (before 9 pm at night), or text anytime. You can also contact us by emailing admin@coast2countrytraining.com.au .
Delivery method:
Classroom Face to Face
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) & Physical Requirements:
Participants will require suitable LLN skills to complete the following tasks/skills:
- Read information from a PowerPoint and whiteboard
- Listen and understand verbal information delivered by an English-speaking trainer
- Read and answer a multiple-choice question paper, complete a short written Incident Report Form and a short-written answer test
- Participants are also required to have the physical abilities to successfully complete any practical applications of the course.
Assessment procedure:
Theory assessment and practical demonstrations throughout the course.
Requirements for Completion:
100% attendance and participation.
Topics covered include but are not limited to:
- Identify and assess and prepare for an emergency
- Safely contain small workplace emergencies where possible
- Use initial response equipment on small un-established workplace fires and
- WH&S requirements and current legislation
- Warden roles and responsibilities
- Fire drills and fire prevention measures, Evacuation and assembly priorities and procedures
- The R.A.C.E system of fire safety
- Fire, bomb threats, medical emergencies and other emergencies
- Identifying correct fire extinguishers
- Evacuation procedures, Emergency plans and procedures
- Emergency risk assessment, response and coordination actions
- Liaison requirements of emergency services
The course will include participants demonstrating extinguisher use in a simulated workplace emergency situation and demonstration of a fire blanket.
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