PUAFER005, PUAFER006 & PUAFER008 Combined in a one day Face to Face session. These units of competency involve the skills and knowledge required to participate and make decisions about the safety of occupants during a facility emergency and to give instructions on the priority order for responding to an emergency incident as well as the skills and knowledge required to confine small emergencies in a facility as it applies to occupants who are required to have first attack firefighting skills.
PUAFER005 & PUAFER008 Combined in a one day Face to Face session. This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills to perform various roles in the workplace, including, fire warden, emergency evacuation warden, or a member of the Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) as well as the skills and knowledge required to confine small emergencies in a facility as it applies to occupants who are required to have first attack firefighting skills.
PUASAR0022 - This course equips participants with the skills to effectively respond to rescue operations in the civil construction sector. Students will learn to prepare for and engage in rescue missions, utilizing appropriate equipment and personal protective gear. Emphasis is placed on risk assessment at the scene, communication with team members, and adherence to health and safety protocols. The course covers techniques for gaining access to incidents, conducting rescue procedures, and safely extricating casualties. Participants will also be trained in concluding rescue operations, including preserving the incident scene, equipment maintenance, and participating in operational debriefings and documentation.
PUAFER005 Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation: This course equips participants with the skills to operate as part of an emergency control organization, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards AS3745 and AS4083. Topics include establishing pre-emergency processes, identifying and responding to emergency signals, wearing suitable identification, assessing emergency situations, arranging assistance for occupants, attending emergency stations, implementing response procedures, operating communication systems, collaborating on post-emergency activities, supporting re-entry to facilities, and documenting actions for debriefing. The training emphasizes safety practices and documentation in alignment with facility emergency response procedures.
PUAFER006 Lead an Emergency Control Organisation (Chief Fire Warden) is a comprehensive course focusing on preparing and managing emergency situations in Australian facilities, aligned with AS3745 and AS4083 standards. Participants learn to identify potential emergencies, assess information, and apply emergency actions according to facility plans. The course covers pre-emergency planning through committee meetings, training, and exercises, ensuring maintenance and updates of response procedures and organisational information. Practical skills involve recognising emergency signals, controlling entry, making informed decisions, monitoring evacuations, and coordinating with emergency services. The training concludes with effective post-emergency procedures, including facility reinstatement, debriefing, reporting, and documentation in line with emergency response procedures.
PUAFER008 Confine small emergencies in a facility - This course equips participants with skills in fire extinguisher training and emergency response. Learners apply Work, Health, and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements, communicate effectively, and comply with facility policies. The training covers safely confining emergencies, giving and following instructions, identifying and controlling hazards, and implementing facility response procedures. Participants gain knowledge of emergency plans, response actions, legislation, and risk mitigation in WHS/OHS. The course ensures competency in using initial response equipment, understanding fire extinguisher techniques, and responding effectively to various emergency scenarios within facility settings.