Emergency Warden & Extinguisher Training
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| Course Length: | 6 hours | |
| Course Times: | 8.00am to 1.00pm (Registration 7.45 am) | |
| Cost: | $400.00 per participant - Discounts apply for groups of five or more | |
| Competencies: | PRMPFES05B | Use Portable Fire Fighting Equipment Statement of Attendance - Emergency Warden |
Course Overview
This course is a combination of Emergency Warden and Extinguisher training to include practical skills for basic Fire Fighting techniques. Participants are taught the basics for appointing an Emergency Planning Committee (EPC), the setting up of an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) along with preparation of emergency plans and procedures (utilising current organisation procedures where applicable).
Participants are then instructed in the correct identification and selection of appropriate fire extinguishers and equipment in order to fight small fires. As part of the program participants will have the opportunity to extinguish live fires with extinguishers and a fire blanket.
Dress
A minimum standard of clothing consisting of long trousers, long sleeved shirt and fully enclosed footwear is required. It is highly recommended that synthetic clothing is not worn. Failure to wear the correct clothing may result in training being refused.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Alcohol cannot be consumed on Accrete premises. In the opinion of management, if a participant is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, then management shall remove that person from Accrete premises. Notification to the person’s employer may be made if the employer paid for the course.
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this unit of competency.
Key Topics
- Relevant standards
- Emergency Planning Committee
- Emergency Control Organisation
- Emergency Plans and Procedures
- The role and authority of ECO personnel
- Requirements for training
- Legislation requirements
- Fire Triangle
- Classes of fire
- Safety signs and pictographs
- Fire extinguishers
- Fire hose reel
- Fire blanket
Assessment
Participants are assessed by our qualified facilitators based upon their level of participation in addition to a written assessment and practical observations.
