PUAFER005 - Operate as part of an emergency control organisation

This course has been designed for individuals who are required to implement an emergency response as specified in the facility emergency procedures or specified by a person at a higher level in the emergency control organisation (ECO).  Individuals who undertake this work will be working within the command, control and coordinate structure of the ECO.  It includes undertaking pre-emergency planning, taking appropriate actions in an emergency and assisting with post-emergency activities.  It applies to members of an ECO who are floor or area wardens and/or wardens or deputy wardens. 

The course has been developed to cover a broad range of emergencies and facilities as considered in Australian Standard 3745 and Australian Standard 4083.   It applies to employees in the workplace within all industries and in all contexts.

Participants in this course will learn how to effectively:

  • Apply Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements

  • Assist occupants who may require assistance

  • Assist with post-emergency response activities

  • Comply with legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations

  • Contribute to facility emergency planning

  • Give clear directions to occupants and visitors

  • Implement safe work practices

  • Initiate and control initial emergency response

  • Respond to emergency signals and warnings

  • Take on a leadership role within emergency control organisation and/or a deputy role for other emergency control organisation positions

  • Undertake pre-emergency planning

  • Use communications systems

  • Wear required emergency control organisation identification

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

  • PUAFER005 - Operate as part of an emergency control organisation

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

 Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

  • Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 4 Hours

  • Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 4 Hours

  • Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 30 Mins

Entry Requirements

Participants must have the physical capacity to complete all practical demonstrations.  This includes wearing suitable identification, assisting occupants and using communications systems.

Pre-course study: Students may be required to undertake online pre-course work prior to attending the face to face session depending on the course delivery mode.

Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.

Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Certificate Renewal Requirements

This certificate does not require renewal

Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Assessment Activities

Performance tasks 

  • Undertake pre-emergency planning

  • Operate as part of the ECO in a fire emergency

Documentation - The student must complete the following documentation:

  • Emergency equipment fault log

  • Emergency evacuation incident and debrief form

Theory assessment - A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.

Course Fees

A quote will be provided once the quantity of work is known.

There may be a fee for travel expenses and accommodation based on location of facility.  This will be decided and agreed upon prior to commencement of work

Payment Terms

Full payment is to be made prior to commencement of course.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)      

Completing any vocational education course in Australia, it is a requirement for you to obtain and supply a USI. This is obtainable from usi.gov.au if a USI is not supplied and verified with usi.gov.au a certificate cannot be issued to you.

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Refund Policy

Reference Student Handbook https://www.allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook