FIRE WARDEN – OPERATE AS PART OF AN EMERGENCY CONTROL ORGANISATION – PUAFER005

OPERATE AS PART OF AN EMERGENCY CONTROL ORGANISATION

This unit covers the competency required to implement emergency response specified in workplace emergency procedures or specified by a person at a higher level in the emergency control organisation.

People who undertake this work will be working within the command, control and coordinate structure of the emergency control organisation.

This unit has been developed to cover the broad range of emergencies and workplaces as considered in Australian Standard 3745-2010.

Course Outcomes

• How to respond to emergency reports, signals and warnings
• Initiate and control emergency response
• Anticipate the further development of emergencies
• Assist with post initial response

Who should do this course?

Fire wardens who might deal with emergency situations such as: fire evacuations, bomb threats, gas leaks and adverse weather events.

All learners must be able to read and comprehend English to a level that will enable them to safely perform duties as specified in the competency standard. MSTS recognises that some learners may require more support to meet the requirements of the training course. We will endeavour to meet these needs with regards to; language, literacy and numeracy skills. Learners are encouraged, prior to commencing the course and where applicable, to complete an MSTS LLN analysis, which will assist the Trainer/Assessor to interpret individual skill level and manage this from the onset.

All successful applicants will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment: OPERATE AS PART OF AN EMERGENCY CONTROL ORGANISATION – PUAFER005