Course Details

Nationally Recognised Unit of Competency

• PUAFER006 Lead an emergency control organisation

Delivery: Face-to-face

Course Duration: 2.5 hours approx. class time (1 session)

Class size: max. 12 students


This course prepares people for the delegated responsibility as part of an emergency control organisation to lead in the preparation of workplace emergency procedures, command, control and coordinate workplace emergency procedures and response and conclude the incident.

It is designed for leaders of Emergency Control Organisations (ECO’s) in factories, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, offices or other workplaces. This includes Chief Wardens, Deputy Chief Wardens and Communication Officers.

Participants are assisted in understanding their position within the emergency response structure and the importance of communication, decision making and reporting.

Workplace emergencies are discussed, along with the appropriate considerations and responses. Site communications and procedures for evacuation of personnel to nominated muster points are discussed and explained.

As part of this course, participants will also participate in a tailored “table-top” discussion exercise, specific to their site.

People should receive training for this course if they are currently in an Emergency Warden position and are going to become the Chief Warden, Deputy Chief Warden or Communications Officer in an emergency situation.