Fire Warden and Chief Warden (combo)

Certification

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Pinnacle Safety and Training (RTO 40496).

National unit/s of competency

• PUAFER005 - Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation
  
• PUAFER006 - Lead an Emergency Control Organisation
  

Course Duration

• Option 1 - Online
• 100% online program. Complete the training online at your own pace when it suits you
• Students usually finish in around 4-5 hours
• Option 2 - Classroom
• 4-6 hours
• Option 3 - Classroom
• 6-8 hours (Including Fire Extinguisher)

Price

• Option 1 - Online e-Learning Course. Introductory special of $349.00pp.Start Now!
• Option 2 - Face to face classroom training (group bookings only). Please contact us for an obligation free quote on 1300 990 810 or submit your group booking enquiry here
• Option 3 - Face to face classroom training. (Including Fire Extinguisher).Public courses now available

Course Overview

This course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively perform the roles and responsibilities of a workplace warden and chief warden.

This course is suitable for organisations that require selected staff members to be trained as members of an emergency control organisation.

Participants will learn how to identify themselves as members of an emergency control organisation in both the warden and chief warden roles, respond to a range of emergencies, raise the alarm, evacuate building occupants, and assist with post-incident procedures.

Course Outline

This course covers topics such as:

• Preparing for workplace emergencies
• Communicating, controlling and coordinating workplace emergency procedures
• Identifying and responding to signals and warnings
• Controlling the response to emergency reports, signals and warnings
• Fire, bomb threat, and other emergencies
• Human behaviour in fires and emergency events
• Initiating and controlling the initial emergency response
• Evacuation and assembly principles and procedures
• Workplace fireboards and fire equipment location(s)
• Accounting for all building occupants
• Evacuation reporting

Course Inclusions

• Our online course was built from the ground up by industry experts. It is designed to be easy to use, easy to understand and works on multiple devices and platforms.
• For face-to-face training, we offer practical, hands-on training conducted by an experienced Emergency Services instructor with a strong knowledge of relevant legislation and Australian Standards.

Each Trainee Must Provide

Participants must

• Be at least 15 years of age
• Have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills
• Have the ability to read and write English
• Arrive in suitable attire, including long pants and closed-in shoes if attending classroom training

For online training, participants must

• Use a device that meets the minimum System Requirements of Pinnacle’s e-Learning system (we officially support and recommend modern desktop or laptop computers running Google Chrome web browser). Other personal devices (e.g. phones and tablets) may be compatible, but due to the variety available, we do not officially support these devices
• Have a stable internet connection
• Use a device that can play sound