Fire Warden

FWAR

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$310*

Course cost

0.5 days

Course duration

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Course Overview

The half day Fire Warden course at ERGT Australia teaches learners how to act safely and effectively as part of an emergency control organisation, responding to fire incidents and supporting workplace evacuation procedures.

The half day Fire Warden course at ERGT Australia equips learners with the skills and confidence to operate as part of an emergency control organisation (ECO). Understanding fire safety procedures, alarm systems, and evacuation strategies is essential for maintaining workplace safety and protecting lives.

This course leads to the nationally recognised outcome PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation. There are no formal prerequisites, but learners must meet physical and medical requirements to safely perform emergency response duties.

On successful demonstration of all the required performance criteria you will be issued with a Statement of Attainment in:
PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
Introduction to fire safety legislation and responsibilities
Structure and role of emergency control organisations
Workplace fire hazards, risk assessment, and evacuation procedures
Use of fire extinguishers and emergency equipment
Communication and coordination during emergencies
Practical exercises simulating fire and emergency scenarios

This course is delivered through a blend of:

Facilitator-led classroom sessions to introduce fire safety procedures and emergency roles.

Hands-on practical training using fire safety and emergency equipment.

Scenario-based exercises simulating workplace fire and evacuation conditions.

Performance-based assessments to confirm competence in operating as part of an emergency control organisation.
This half day Fire Warden course is designed for personnel responsible for supporting emergency response in workplaces, including fire wardens, safety officers, supervisors, and team leaders. It is suitable for individuals across all industries where workplace fire safety procedures are required.

While no prior learning is required, learners must be physically capable of performing emergency duties, including assisting evacuations and operating emergency equipment.

Learners must have basic Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills to understand safety procedures and complete assessments. Learners must be able to access and navigate a digital device to log in and access the course materials. Support for leaners is available on request. More information is available on our website. Support is available for learners needing help with reading, writing, or numeracy.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Undertake pre-emergency planning
Take appropriate actions in an emergency
Assist with post emergency activities

Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites from the training standard for this course.

Government issued photo identification
Protective Clothing & Footwear – For courses with practical components, overalls/long pants and safety boots must be worn. If you don’t have your own, ERGT can provide these for you on the day.
Unique Student Identifier (USI):
You are enrolling in a Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) course.
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) must be provided and verified for NRT. Please refer to http://www.usi.gov.au to create a USI. It is strongly recommended that you grant ERGT permission to access your USI transcript to assist with verification.
ERGT is prohibited by law to issue a Statement of Attainment without a verified USI.
A USI must be provided and verified within 30 days of course completion otherwise an alternative non NRT certificate will be issued.
Health & Fitness:
A medical certificate is not required for this course; however, a health questionnaire and declaration of fitness will be required at course registration. Please contact ERGT for any concerns regarding completion of practical training and assessment requirements.

What to expect

Free Parking at all ERGT facilities
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Any additional PPE required for your course will be supplied by ERGT on the day.
Lunch for Full-Day Courses – Lunch is provided. Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements.
Showers & Change Facilities
Alcohol, illicit drugs
Smoking outside the designated smoking area
Singlets, shorts, clothing displaying offensive slogans/images, open toed shoes, high heels