Course Overview
This comprehensive course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively function as part of an emergency control organization, ensuring strict adherence to Australian Standards AS3745 and AS4083. The curriculum encompasses diverse elements crucial for emergency preparedness and response.
Key aspects include establishing robust pre-emergency planning processes, guaranteeing seamless access to facility emergency response procedures for occupants. Participants will learn and implement safety practices according to established procedures, ensuring the identification and availability of emergency control organisation information throughout the facility.
The course delves into the examination of relevant documentation, meticulous documentation of emergency equipment deficiencies, and reporting procedures. Practical scenarios and simulations enhance the understanding of emergency signals and warnings, coupled with the proper response protocols as mandated by AS3745.
Participants will gain proficiency in wearing suitable identification in compliance with facility emergency response procedures and AS3745. The training emphasises the assessment of emergency situations, proactive planning for potential developments, and making arrangements for occupants requiring assistance during emergencies.
Attending and operating emergency stations, implementing facility emergency response procedures, and operating communication systems are crucial skills covered in the course. The training ensures that participants collaboratively engage with facility owners, managers, occupiers, and employers to support re-entry processes post-emergency.
The course concludes with a focus on post-emergency activities, including the implementation of safe re-entry processes, collaboration on re-entry with stakeholders, and the documentation and preparation of detailed reports on actions taken during the emergency for subsequent debriefing sessions.
Throughout the training, emphasis is placed on cultivating a comprehensive understanding of emergency response procedures, promoting a proactive and safety-centric approach, and instilling the ability to function effectively within the structured framework of an emergency control organisation. Participants will leave equipped with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to contribute seamlessly to emergency response efforts while maintaining compliance with relevant Australian Standards.
