COURSE SET – PUAFER005 & PUAFER008 – COMBINED FIRE WARDEN AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER

COURSE SUMMARY

Course Set – PUAFER005 & PUAFER008 – Combined Fire Warden and Fire Extinguisher 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.

Furthermore, it also involves the skills and knowledge required to confine small emergencies in a facility and it applies to individuals who are required to have first attack firefighting skills. It includes preparing for emergency situations, identifying and assessing an emergency, safely confining emergencies, using initial response equipment and reporting on the facility’s emergency response.

Small emergencies in a facility include incidents such as small fires that can be controlled using a fire extinguisher; chemical spills that can be controlled using facility personal protective clothing and equipment and a spill kit; or a vehicle accident where there is no significant injury or damage.

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.

COURSE CONTENT

• Respond to emergency reports, signals and warnings
• Initiate and control initial emergency response
• Anticipate the further development of emergencies
• Assist with post initial response
• Prepare for emergency situations
• Identify and assess the emergency
• Safely confine emergencies where possible
• Use initial response equipment
• Report workplace emergency response

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

• PUAFER005 – Operate as part of an Emergency Control Organisation (Fire Warden)
• PUAFER008 – Confine Small Emergencies in a Facility (Fire Extinguisher)

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.
• Online learning with face to face assessment

COURSE DURATION (FACE TO FACE)

• Face to Face – 5 hours (minimum) – full face to face course
• Refresher training – 5 hours (minimum) – conditions apply for this option, for example, you will need to provide previous current certificates
• Online training with face to face assessment – 45 minutes (minimum) face to face assessment with the addition of 5 hours of self-paced learning to be completed prior to attending the face to face assessment

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 be physically able to undertake risk management and use and re-stow initial response equipment.  

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:

• Undertake pre-emergency planning
• Operate as part of an ECO in a fire emergency
• Prepare for emergency situations
• Manage a small chemical spill
• Put out a small paper/wood fire

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

• Emergency equipment fault log
• Emergency evacuation incident and debrief form
• Facility emergency plan (extract)
• Incident report

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.