Course Description
This course is designed for Chief Fire Wardens who need to refresh their knowledge of fire safety regulations and their leadership role within an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO). 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 helps individuals to gain the confidence to effectively coordinate emergency responses and ensure workplace safety. By completing this course, students will gain a basic understanding of:
- Safe work practices
- Planning for emergencies
- How to identify fire hazards
- Risk management processes and control measures
- Emergency signs, signals and warnings
- Emergency systems and equipment
- Evacuation procedures
- The different roles within the Emergency Control Organisation (ECO)
- How to lead an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO)
- Emergency response procedures
- Fire and emergency prevention
- Conducting a search and assisting others
- How to give clear directions and keep others informed
- Implementing post initial response actions and reporting
Please note: This courses touches on the contents of the Australian Standards but has not been mapped to fully address all elements of the warden role as part of an Emergency Control Organisation. It is up to individual workplaces to evaluate if this is sufficient training for the role of a Warden based on their risks and emergency procedure manual.
Course Delivery
About this course
Course Content
- Non-accredited Fire - Introduction & Risk Management (Presentation)
- Non-accredited Fire - Drills (Presentation)
- Video Disclaimer (Slideshow)
- The Easy Guide to Emergency Evacuation (Presentation)
- Non-accredited Fire - Evacuation Procedures (Presentation)
- The Emergency Control Organisation (Presentation)
- Non-accredited Fire - ECO Roles and Responsibilities (Presentation)
- The Easy Guide to Fire Prevention (Presentation)
- Non-accredited Fire - Emergency Guide (Presentation)
- Lockdown and Bomb Threat Emergency Procedures (Presentation)
- Lockdown and Bomb Threat Emergency Procedures - Quiz (Assessment)
- Non-accredited Chief Fire Warden - Quiz (Assessment)
Entry Requirements
Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required.
The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
This certificate does not require renewal.
Learner Right, Responsibilities & Support
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 allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Core Skill Requirements
Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
| Learning | I can follow safety advice and learn what to do in emergencies or unfamiliar situations. |
| Reading | I can read and follow simple instructions on safety signs, labels, or emergency guides to help manage the situation. |
| Writing | I can write short notes or fill in checklists about safety equipment. |
| Oral Communication | I can speak clearly and listen carefully when giving or receiving emergency information. |
| Numeracy | I can read gauges, monitor the operating time of equipment, and interpret basic measurements. |

