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Course Description
This course is designed to provide Chief Wardens and Deputy Chief Wardens with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make decisions about the safety of occupants during a broad range of emergencies and facilities as considered in the Australian Standards 3745 and 4083.
It includes leading the preparation of facility emergency response procedures; commanding, controlling and coordinating facility emergency response procedures and responses and concluding the facility emergency incident. Individuals who undertake this work may also act as the primary liaison with emergency services after their arrival.
Unit of Competency
PUAFER006 Lead and emergency control organisation
Course Content
- Legislation and Australian Standards
- Emergency Planning Committee
- Emergency Control Organisation
- Duties & Responsibilities of Chief Fire Wardens
- Emergency Decision Making
- Leadership in Emergencies
- Human Behaviour
- EWIS / EWS (where relevant)
- Communication in Emergencies
- Post-Evacuation Activities
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | |
| Chief Warden | 25 November 2024 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | PARCOR- 126 Douro Street, North Geelong | 9 | $300.00 |
Entry Requirements and Prerequisites
PUAFER005 Operate as part of an Emergency Control Organisation – must be held prior to enrolling in PUAFER006
- 18 years of age or older
- Ability to relate to a range people from a range of cultural, linguistic, social and ethnic backgrounds, and a range of physical and intellectual abilities
- Ability to Communicate Effectively and assertively and show leadership in an incident
- Ability to read and write and communicate in English
- Interpersonal Communication skills
Prerequisites
PUAFER005 Operate as part of an Emergency Control Organisation
Participant Responsibilities
Participants are required to be on time for all courses and bring a form of identification such as Australian Drivers Licence or Medicare Card for verification of details listed on the course enrolment form.
Due to the practical nature of this course, participants will be required to wear suitable attire such as long pants and work boots. Where appropriate other PPE such as High Visibility clothing, safety glasses and hard hats are to be worn.
For additional Participant Responsibilities, refer to the Participant Handbook.
Delivery
Face to Face
Face to Face training will be conducted over a period of 8 hours including both theory and practical components. Training can be conducted both on or offsite site provided access to a range of emergency equipment appropriate to the sites emergency plan and a suitable training room is available for use.
PARCOR caters for training onsite throughout Victoria including areas such as Melbourne, Geelong, Portland, Warrnambool, Colac, Bendigo, Ballarat, Horsham, Sale, Bairnsdale, Echuca, Mildura, Wangaratta, Dandenong, Frankston and Traralgon.
Group Size
To ensure quality training and a safe learning environment, the maximum allowable group size is 12 participants.
What Information Will PARCOR Require?
Due to the assessment requirements of the unit of competency, PARCOR will need to be provided with the following information prior to training commencement;
- Emergency Management Plan
What Will Your Organisation Receive?
- Statement of Attainment issued to individual participants who successfully complete the requirements of the unit of competency and have a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Nationally Recognised Training Summary for your Health and Safety Office compliance file
How Often Should Reassessment be Conducted?
Australian Standard 3745 requires a skills retention activity be conducted at intervals no greater than every six months. The industry regards reassessment on a two to three year cycle as good practice.
Where Can I View the Unit of Competency?
PUAFER006 Lead An Emergency Control Organisation http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/PUAFER006
Assessment
Assessment of knowledge will be conducted by use of a workbook and verbal questioning. Participants will also be required to demonstrate competence through a range of practical activities.
Cost
Public Course Cost – $320
Onsite Training – POA
Onsite Training
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | |
| Chief Warden | 25 November 2024 | 08:30 am - 04:30 pm | PARCOR- 126 Douro Street, North Geelong | 9 | $300.00 |
