COURSE SET – FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (QLD)

COURSE SUMMARY

Course Set – Fire Safety Advisor (QLD) has been developed for individuals who wish to work, who are or wish to be appointed as a Fire Safety Advisor (FSA). It teaches participants the skills and knowledge needed to assume the role and responsibilities of a Fire Safety Advisor in accordance with the Queensland Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008.

Fire Safety Advisor (QLD) also equips participants with the skills and knowledge needed to advise on appropriate emergency planning, making them familiar with all aspects of building fire safety.

A Fire Safety Advisor (QLD) is required in all high occupancy buildings* listed in the Queensland Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008. *(High occupancy is classified as: 30 or more employees; a Class 2 or 3 building that is more than 25m in height; or a Class 4 building or an at-risk premises, as nominated by the Commissioner of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services).

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 within Queensland.

COURSE CONTENT

Understanding the role and responsibilities of an FSA
Understanding legislation relating to fire safety
Identifying fire safety installations and equipment in a building
Developing an awareness of maintenance and records relating to fire safety
Developing risk management strategies
Emergency Planning Processes
Conducting and Evaluating evacuation exercises and fire drills
Operating emergency protection and emergency control equipment

PROVIDER OF TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by ERT Rescue Group Pty Ltd.

Important information prior to enrolment

UNIT BEING DELIVERED

The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au

RECERTIFICATION

Participants are required to re-certify every 2 years from their completion date to maintain currency.

COURSE DELIVERY

This course will be delivered in the workplace or at an ERT Rescue Group Pty Ltd training facility.

COURSE DURATION (FACE TO FACE)

Face to Face – 21 hours (3 days) – full face to face course
Refresher training – 21 hours (3 days) – conditions apply for this option, for example, you will need to provide previous current certificates

WORK PLACEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

No work placement arrangements will be required as part of this course

LEARNERS RIGHTS, RESPONSBILITIES AND SUPPORT, INCLUDING COMPLAINTS

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 for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

COURSE FEES AND PAYMENTS

Please refer to our booking calendar for individual course fees
Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook
Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Participants are required to have sufficient English language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and interpret a range of printed and electronic documents, read and interpret standards, regulations, codes and analyse the information and develop a range of solutions.

Participants must also be able to write reports and recommendations, use computers to research and write and email documents. Participants must be physically fit to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills such as using equipment assigned to assist with implementing the workplace emergency procedures and providing assistance to those in need during an evacuation. Participants must also have sufficient English language, literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the skill set.

PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for this unit.

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE COURSE?

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include:

Performance tasks – The assessor must observe the following performance tasks:

Identify and implement emergency protection systems and equipment
Monitor and review emergency control structures
Prepare for and undertake pre-emergency planning
Respond and follow instructions for a fire emergency
Operate as part of an ECO in a fire emergency
Lead an ECO in a fire emergency
Document and maintain a facility emergency plan
Manage a small chemical spill
Put out a small paper/wood fire

Documentation – The student must complete the following to the appropriate standard:

Workplace emergency checklist
Emergency equipment fault log
Workplace emergency plan review report
Emergency evacuation incident and debrief form
Facility emergency plan
Incident report

Case Study – The student must complete the following to the appropriate standard:

Hazardous work
Review safe work practices and plans

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

*Please note that ERT Fire & Rescue supplies all equipment necessary for you to undertake your training. ERT Fire & Rescue always recommend and encourage you to bring along your own equipment. Trainee’s must wear appropriate clothing that will get dirty and enclosed footwear is essential.

ERT Fire & Rescue can provide tailored on-site workplace training. Please contact our office on 0267 621 754 for a quote.

COURSE SET – FIRE SAFETY ADVISOR (QLD)