Commonly referred to as the Chief Warden course, this unit applies to individuals who may be required to make decisions about the safety of occupants of a facility during an emergency and to give instructions on the priority order for responding to an emergency incident, including command, control and coordination of facility emergency response procedures and concluding the facility emergency incident. They may also be required to act as the primary liaison with emergency services. Individuals who undertake this role will generally be members of an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO), acting as chief wardens, deputy chief wardens, and communications officers.
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 applies to employees in the workplace within all industries and in all contexts.
Participants in this course will also learn how to effectively:
This course is ideal for:
Emergency response personnel
Chief Wardens
A well-prepared response to a workplace emergency can prevent escalation, minimise risks, and ensure a swift and safe resolution. This course provides:
Practical, real-world training in responding to emergencies
Instruction from experienced emergency response professionals
Hands-on exercises to reinforce early intervention procedures
A nationally recognised qualification upon successful completion
A Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued upon successful completion of this course
This training is available in different delivery formats to accommodate workplace needs:
Face-to-face training: Typically 3 hours, including practical exercises
Blended learning: Online theoretical components combined with in-person practical assessments
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The following units will be included in your certificate:
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are a guide.
| Refresher min. duration | N/A |
| Blended min. duration | N/A |
| Face-to-face min. duration | 3 Hours |
| Online with face-to-face min. duration | 30 minutes |
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
This course has a pre-requisite of PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation which much be completed prior to undertaking this unit of competency.
Please contact us if you cannot meet the Entry Requirements before enrolling.
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate provided on completion of both – nil recognition can be given if you fail to complete one or both tasks.
Performance tasks and practical scenarios:
Performance tasks:
Documentation – The student must complete the following documentation:
Theory assessment:
