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