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Description:
This unit covers the competency required to implement the emergency response specified in the workplace emergency procedures or specified by a person at a higher level in the emergency control organisation. People who undertake this work will be working within the command, control and coordinate structure of the emergency control organisation.

This unit has been developed to cover the broad range of emergencies and workplaces as considered in Australian Standard 3745-2010.

Outcome:

Location:

Duration:

n/a

Cost:

$—/pp GST Free. 

Payment Method:

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Delivery Method:

Classroom n/a

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) 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.

Prerequisites:

There is no prior learning required for the full course.

Assessment procedure:

Assessment is at the end of the course to show the instructor that you have an appropriate understanding of the procedures necessary to manage a situation.

This will consist of a theory assessment and practical demonstrations.

Requirements for Completion:

100% attendance and participation.

Topics covered:

• prepare for emergency situations
• identify and assess the emergency
• safely contain small workplace emergencies where possible
• use initial response equipment on small un-established workplace fires and
• report those workplace emergencies.
• WH&S requirements and current legislation
• Warden roles and responsibilities
• Building Safety
• 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 the correct fire extinguishers

The course will include participants demonstrating extinguisher use in a simulated workplace emergency situation and demonstration of a fire blanket.