Qualification Issued

On successful completion of the course, the participant will receive a statement of attainment, PUAFER005 – Operate as part of an emergency control organisation & CPPFES2005 - Demonstrate first attack firefighting.

Recommended refresher every 12 months

The course is nationally recognised through inclusion on the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). Workplace Approved throughout Australia.

Program Duration

6 hours face-to-face delivery. No pre-course work required. Course includes all training materials

Training and assessment is conducted in a friendly classroom setting that reflects a real emergency environment. Training may include but in not limited to practical class sessions, written work, self-paced activities, group discussions, debate and practical work.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for anyone requiring PUAWER005B – Operate as part of an emergency control organisation & PUAWER008B – Confine small workplace emergencies.

This fire warden training course is suitable for companies and organisations which require selected members of staff to be trained as building fire wardens, and will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage building emergencies. Participants will learn to recognise and manage the human behaviour characteristics which may surface during the high-stress times during an emergency

Entry Requirements

It is recommended that students have sufficient literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course.

There is no pre-requisite for this unit. Recommended for students over 14yrs only.

Core Content

Working knowledge of:

• Basic HumFire triangle theory
• Raising the alarm
• Fire safety and evacuation
• Classes of fire
• Types of fire extinguishers
• Safety procedures when fighting fires
• Firefighting tactics
• Practical sessions:
• Using a fire extinguisher, fire hose reel and fire blanket, participants will gain hands-on practical experience with fire-fighting equipment. They will also be instructed in correct firefighting tactics and safety procedures an Anatomy and Physiology
• Discuss evacuation and assembly principles and procedures
• Discuss fire, bomb threat, and other emergencies and their effects on the workplace
• Identify the workplace fireboard and fire equipment location(s)
• Demonstrate knowledge of workplace evacuation procedures
• Demonstrate efficient evacuation of the workplace

Requirements for Completion

100% attendance and participation.