Course Description

This nationally accredited course has been developed to cover the broad range of emergencies and workplaces as considered in Australian Standard 3745 – 2010.

The course is designed for persons who could be required to make decisions about people’s safety during a workplace emergency and to give instructions in priority order for responding to the emergency incident area. People who undertake this work may act as a primary liaison with emergency services after their arrival.

The Unit of Competency covered is: PUAWER006B and is part of the workplace evacuation stream.

Certification

This is an accredited training course and as such there are written and practical assessments. Upon successful completion, a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment will be awarded within the AQTF and under the authority of the NSW Vocational Educational & Training Act.

Pre-Course Requisites

PUAWER005B Operate as Part of An Emergency Control Organisation must be completed prior to commencement of this unit/course.

Course Overview

This is a competency based course, practical skills need to be achieved after classroom presentation; competencies of skills will need to be demonstrated. At the conclusion of this course, clients will be able to:

• Prepare for workplace Emergencies, by gathering information on possible development and characteristics of a typical emergency
• Apply command control, and coordinate aspects of workplace emergency procedures
• Control the response to emergency reports, signals and warnings
• Coordinate reports and results of initial emergency response
• Conclude incident and report in accordance with workplace procedures

Participation

There is a minimum of 6 and maximum of 12 clients per program. This course is conducted from various Fire & Rescue NSW Training Facilities.

Duration

2 hours

Costs

As per fee Schedule

Note

Casual clothing and enclosed footwear must be worn.

Recertification

N/A.