Lead an Emergency Control Organisation (Chief Warden) Training (PUAFER006)

Provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills to effectively fulfil their responsibilities as a Chief Warden during workplace emergencies.

course overview

Step up when it matters to take charge and protect your workplace during emergencies.

This nationally recognised course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills to effectively fulfil their responsibilities as a Chief Warden during workplace emergencies.

Participants will develop the skills and confidence to take command during an emergency, make critical decisions regarding the safety of occupants, and coordinate responses in line with established procedures and priorities.

This course can be paired with Small Workplace Emergencies PUAFER008 (Fire Safety & Extinguisher Training) to provide the team with the confidence to remove and rescue their workmates, alert the relevant authorities for assistance, contain and extinguish the fire, and then evacuate when required.

Key Topics

Preparing for potential workplace emergencies
Respond appropriately to emergency alerts and conditions
Provide clear and timely directions under pressure
Make informed decisions based on situational awareness
Apply command, control and coordinate aspects of workplace emergency procedures
Lead and inform others in alignment with ECO procedures
Managing emergency reports, signals, and warnings
Coordinating the initial response and reporting outcomes
Concluding and debriefing after an incident

Learning Outcomes

Understand how to prepare effectively for potential workplace emergencies.
Respond appropriately and confidently to emergency alerts and changing conditions.
Provide clear, timely directions under pressure to guide others safely.
Make informed decisions based on situational awareness and available information.
Apply command, control, and coordination principles within workplace emergency procedures.
Lead and keep others informed in alignment with Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) protocols.
Manage emergency reports, signals, and warnings accurately and efficiently.
Coordinate the initial response and report outcomes to ensure effective resolution.
Conduct post-incident debriefs to review actions and improve workplace safety.

Certification and Accreditation

PUAFER005 & PUAFER006 Certificate of Competencies (RTO 91222)

Face-to-Face

4 hours*

*An additional 2 hours required when paired with Small Workplace Emergencies PUAFER008 (Fire Safety & Extinguisher Training)

None

Recommended every 12 months

*Australian Standard AS3745-2010 – Planning for emergencies in facilities – advises that ECO members should attend a skills retention activity at intervals not greater than 6 months.

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