Course in Responding to Facility Emergencies

PUAFER004 Respond to Facility Emergencies

If you are an occupant who is required to be ‘emergency aware’ in a facility, then this course is a must for you.  

It covers the skills and knowledge required by occupants in a facility such as a building, structure or workplace, as specified in Australian Standard (AS) 3745 and AS4083 to recognise and report emergencies, respond to emergency warnings and advice and to take appropriate action during the emergency such as choosing the most appropriate course of action and evacuating from a danger area.  

All aspects of this course will be undertaken in accordance with legislative requirements, organisational policies and procedures and accepted safe practices. 

Participants in this course will also learn how to effectively: 

  • Apply Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements, including identifying hazards and controlling risks 

  • Comply with legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations 

  • Follow facility emergency procedures and direction of emergency control organisation members and/or attending emergency services 

  • Identify and evacuate occupants who may require assistance 

  • Maintain own safety and the safety of others in emergency situations 

  • Participate in emergency response exercises including briefings, debriefings, simulations, reviews and desk top drills 

This course would not be considered sufficient training of a Warden or Chief Warden

PROVIDER OF TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by Australian Pacific Training Solutions

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRIOR TO ENROLMENT

+ Unit Being Delivered

The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

  • PUAFER004 Respond to facility emergencies

To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au

+ Course Delivery

This course will be delivered in the workplace or at Australian Pacific Training Solutions facility.

+ Course Duration (face to face)

  • Face to Face – 3 hours (minimum) – full face to face course

+ Work Placement Arrangements

No work placement will be required as part of this course.

+ Learners Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints

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 https://apts.trainingdesk.com.au/public_documents/student_documents/student_handbook for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

+ Course Fees and Payments

Cost: $75 per person

• Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.

• Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.

+ Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.

+ Entry Requirements

Participants must have the physical fitness to be able to meet the demands of the performance tasks

+ What happens at the course?

Assessment Activities

Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include:

  • Performance tasks - The assessor must observe the following performance tasks:
    • Prepare for an emergency situation
    • Respond and follow instructions for a fire emergency
  • Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.
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