This Public Safety Unit (PUAWER006B) is designed to deliver information to designated staff who will be assuming a leadership role within the Emergency Control Organisation of an industry or workplace. It holds accreditation as an elective unit for people studying for a Diploma in Public Safety (Community Safety) (PUA 51012) and for an Advanced Diploma in Public Safety (Community Safety)(PUA60712). Under Emergency Response Category it is categorized as an “evacuation” skill.

Learning Outcomes (Key Elements):

  • Prepare for workplace emergencies.
  • Apply command, and control and coordinate aspects of workplace emergency procedures.
  • Control the response to emergency reports signals and warnings.
  • Coordinate reports and results of initial emergency response.
  • Conclude incidents.

Upon satisfactory completion of this unit, the participant will be able to:

  • Identify possible emergency situations in the workplace.
  • Gather information on possible developments and characteristics of typical emergency situation within the workplace. Assess, analyse and apply this information according to the workplace emergency plan.
  • Identify emergency actions for typical emergency situations and emergency developments.
  • Initiate initial emergency response in accordance with workplace emergency procedures.
  • Control and co-ordinate initial emergency response for typical workplace emergencies.
  • Ensure suitable arrangements are made for the safety of people.
  • Ensure welfare of evacuated people is arranged according to workplace emergency procedures.
  • Ensure emergency response activities are complete before post initial response activities are commenced.
  • Ensure security of assets (if safe to do so).
  • Initiate post initial response activities in consultation with emergency services.
  • Initiate recovery activities in accordance with the workplace emergency management plan.
  • Correctly initiate or identify emergency reports, signals and warnings.
  • Attend and operate emergency stations according to workplace emergency procedures and relevant standards.
  • Assess emergency situations and take appropriate action according to workplace emergency procedures.
  • Ensure emergency response actions are controlled according to workplace emergency procedures.
  • Ensure reports from areas affected by the incident are received or sought.
  • Account for areas confirmed evacuated.
  • Analyse results and reports of the initial emergency response.
  • Action “all clear” is advised to the appropriate people.
  • Provide information for the debriefing
  • Ensure critical incident stress management is organized as appropriate.
  • Conclude incident reporting in accordance with workplace procedures.

Nationally Recognised Training:

These courses are part of a nationally recognised Public Safety Training Package. Information about nationally recognised training can be found through training.gov.au this organisation is the official national register of information on Training Packages, Qualifications, Courses, Units of Competency and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). 

Legislative Approvals:

This unit conforms to the requirements for competency under various State Work Health and Safety Legislation.


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Julie most liked:

The course was delivered well with good interaction from group and trainer. Trainer had a friendly manner.

Emergency warden course.

Steve was nothing less than professional and very knowledgeable. He made what is usually a very bland training topic quite amusing and entertaining, while getting the important learning across effectively. The group were engaged and interactive during the session. Who doesn’t like having a good go of a fire extinguisher, too! Highly recommend Steve and Australasian Fire and Safety.

Just completed an emergency warden course. Very informative. I could certainly tell that he knows a lot about this subject and he was able to deliver the message very well.

Always amazing! I have been going to renew my Fire Warden certification for about 15 years now, and will continue to do so while Steve is running the courses. Always makes it relatable and interesting, and encourages student participation.

Informative, entertaining and well-run course. Professionally presented adult learning, with enough humour to engage participants in the very important but reasonably dry subject matter. Steve is very knowledgeable and maintains enthusiasm throughout the day. I will wear the red hat with confidence (though hopefully I never need to!).

It was a different type of learning with the trainer. He was informative, engaging, fun and patient with trainees. The best training ever.

“Australasian Fire & Safety provide fire training for our new shift managers. They are very friendly and a pleasure to deal with. The sessions are well structured, informative, practical and engaging”

“The group very much enjoyed the professional, efficient and hands on training with Australasian Fire and Safety.”

1 hour Extinguisher training course. Nov 2017

Jeff most liked:

Involvement of all in attendance. Presentation was excellent.

Steve is an excellent trainer. Strongly recommended.

Emergency Warden course.

I have used AF&S to arrange both onsite and offsite training. They have been a pleasure to deal with administratively and we have received positive feedback from staff regarding the training provided.

Ray most liked:

Very clear and direct – good examples and easy to relate. Keep it up!

Emergency Warden course

Kristin most liked:

easy to follow – not too many words on presentation. Very engaging.

Emergency Warden Course.

This was a VERY informational course which I would HIGHLY recommend to others, for home or work use

(Emergency Warden course)

Australasian Fire & Safety are a very professional company and I have nothing but good things to say about them. All the staff are helpful and pleasant to deal with and always respond to queries in a very timely manner. I would recommend Australasian Fire & Safety to anyone looking to complete their training.

We have used Australasian Fire & Safety as our provider for fire warden training over the last 4 years. They have provided excellent training presenters, facilities and course content. Steve and his staff provide a great service and we will continue work with them for all our future needs would recommend them to anyone needing fire & safety training.

The Australasian Fire & Safety team has provided training to our organisation for many years. The training sessions are perfect overviews of the necessary detail required for our business needs. The sessions are extremely well structured, planned and focused with the instructor also managing to enlighten us with some humour which made the session interesting and understandable. I definitely feel confident in offering their service to clients.

Steve and his team are always a reliable source of information and AF&S is our preferred fire and safety training provider. Having conducted training for our student leadership team for the past few years I would highly recommend them. They are willing to go beyond usual training requirements, and tailor their services to our unique needs.