Chief Warden – $150

Overview: 

Our nationally recognised Chief Fire Warden training course is designed for persons who are required to perform the role of Chief or Deputy Chief Fire Warden at your workplace. Those in the role are required to make decisions about people’s safety during a workplace emergency and to give instructions prior order for responding to the emergency incident area. Participants will develop skills to ascertain the extent of onsite workplace emergencies and supervise evacuation of the workplace. Particular attention will be placed on meeting the requirements of Australian Standard 3745-2010 Emergency Control Organisation and procedures for buildings, structures and workplaces and how it applies to all workplaces.

Participants will have an understanding of emergency procedures and will undergo practical drills on controlling workplace emergencies. Practical scenarios will be completed which will simulate a workplace and the emergency evacuation equipment that is available. For group scenarios, Australian Training Institute can tailor this course to suit your workplace specific requirements and covers the following subjects:

Course Subjects 
• Australian Standard 3745 -2010
• Emergency Planning Committee
• Emergency Control Organisation
• Fire warden identification and structure
• Emergencies where evacuation may be required
• Methods of raising the alarm
• Safety procedures at fires
• Bomb threat procedures
• Persons with disabilities
• Duties and responsibilities of chief fire wardens
• Command and control
• Briefing the emergency services
• Post-evacuation management
• Emergency procedures
• Human behaviour

Pre-requisites: 

PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation

To be a chief or deputy chief warden you must also hold the PUAFER005 unit (the ‘fire warden’ unit). You will be asked to supply a current (within 2 years) statement of attainment that shows you hold PUAFER005.  

If you do not hold this unit, consider enrolling in our combined Warden and Chief Warden course.

Licence & Regulatory Requirements: 

Due to industry standards this course is required to be completed every 2 years to stay up to date with the current legislation.

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