Duration
18 Hours
Delivery
Face-to-Face
Cost
Group Fees Apply
Overview
The Fire Safety Adviser Training course prepares personnel with the skills required to act as a fire safety advisor during day-to-day matters and also during an on-site emergency as required in the Building Fire Safety Regulations 2008. This course covers the skills and knowledge required by occupants to identify and prevent the development of a facility emergency situation or to minimise their consequences, and actions to take during and after an emergency including the use of emergency equipment.
Course Outline
Upon completion of this course, the following unit(s) will be issued:
PUAFER001 Identify, prevent and report potential facility emergency situations
- PUAFER002 Ensure facility emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented
- PUAFER003 Manage and monitor facility emergency procedures, equipment and other resources
- PUAFER004 Respond to facility emergencies
- PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
- PUAFER006 Lead an emergency control organisation
- PUAFER007 Manage an emergency control organisation
- PUAFER008 Confine small emergencies in a facility
Consideration is given to previous skills, knowledge and experience for students refreshing an existing or equivalent certificate.
· Standard face-to-face delivery: Up to 18 hours
Note: These are approximate minimum timings and may vary based on the number of students and their level of experience.
There are no formal prerequisite units required for entry into this course. Students are required to demonstrate a sound level of proficiency in spoken and written English, which will be tested in a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Skills Assessment.
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
Assessment activities will include a knowledge test and practical assessments including health and safety requirements, identifying hazards, the completion of reports, and a range of checklists relevant to the outcomes of the course. Students will also complete scenarios in a simulated environment which will include managing a small chemical spill and containing a small fire.
It is recommended to renew this course every 3 years.
Further information including fees, payments, support, complaints and appeals can be found in the Student Handbook.
