Course Overview
WAM Training’s combined Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course is perfect for anyone who is or will be appointed to the roles of Chief Fire Warden, Deputy Chief Fire Warden or Fire Warden at a workplace. Over the course of one day, and incorporating both theoretical and practical training, your staff will learn how to plan for emergencies and initiate evacuations compliant with Australian Standard AS3745 Planning for emergencies in facilities.
What Units of Competency are covered during the Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course?
Our Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course covers the following Units of Competency:
- PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
- PUAFER006 Lead an emergency control organisation
Who can enrol into our Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course?
WAM Training’s Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course is suitable for anyone who needs to perform the roles of Chief Fire Warden, Deputy Chief Fire Warden or Fire Warden.
To be eligible to enrol into our Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course, you must:
- Be a minimum 18 years of age
- Have a valid USI (you can create one for free or look yours up at www.usi.gov.au)
Experience working with safety-related paperwork is preferred, but not essential.
It’s important that you’re able to speak English clearly and be able to understand and complete worksite documentation relating to emergencies.
Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course Registration
To register for the Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course, simply follow these steps:
Step 1
Choose your preferred course date.
Step 2
Fill in your details and complete the payment process.
Step 3
Check your inbox for your booking confirmation email.
Course Dates
There’s plenty of flexibility when it comes to booking a course with WAM Training. Choose from one of the options below, or enquire about having a private course conducted on your site. And don’t forget – Credit Account Holders can use their promo codes to save 10% when booking online!
The Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Courses listed below are delivered at 56 Dohertys Road, Laverton North, VIC 3026.
Upcoming Workshops
Course Dates | Time | Available Spaces | Cost | Individual Bookings | Business Bookings |
14 October 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 4 | $280.00 | ||
28 October 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 9 | $280.00 | ||
11 November 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 10 | $280.00 | ||
25 November 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 10 | $280.00 | ||
9 December 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $280.00 | ||
7 January 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $280.00 | ||
21 January 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $280.00 | ||
4 February 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $280.00 | ||
18 February 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $280.00 | ||
4 March 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $280.00 | ||
18 March 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 12 | $280.00 |
Course Details
What subjects are covered in our Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course?
Our Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course covers essential topics such as:
- Duties and responsibilities of Fire Wardens and Chief Fire Wardens
- Planning for emergencies
- Emergency management processes
- Command and control
- Post-emergency debriefing
Keep reading to find out more!
Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course structure
Combining classroom-based and practical activities throughout the day, our expert trainers will walk you through the key tasks that both Fire Wardens and Chief Fire Wardens are responsible for, so that you’re ready to handle evacuations and keep your workmates safe in the event of an emergency.
Does this course cover the use of fire extinguishers?
No, this course doesn’t include the use of fire extinguishers, fire reels or fire blankets. If your team needs to know how to use that equipment, we recommend checking out our Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment Course.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
Trainees need to be able to speak English clearly, understand and complete worksite documentation, and explain and describe issues relating to facility-type emergencies.
Our expert Trainers will guide and support you through the learning process, but it’s important to understand that the formal assessments are closed-book.
If you’re not sure if our Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course is suitable for you, please contact us here or by calling 1800 143 343.
Is additional support available?
WAM Training has the following support services available:
- A team of Training Support Officers to help you navigate your enrolment application and educational journey
- Direct access to our Training Manager, who can work with you to schedule further training
- Additional classroom-based training sessions at no additional cost
- Capacity to provide one-on-one training (additional fees may apply)
- Disabled toilet and parking on site
In the event that you need additional language, literacy and numeracy support, we can provide referrals to both informal and formal courses to help you to get to a level suitable for enrolment into our Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course.
If you feel as though you may need additional support, please contact us here or call 1800 143 343.
How many other Trainees might be at my Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course?
WAM Training’s Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course has a maximum group size of 12. We are passionate about keeping our class sizes small so that you and your team receive the dedicated attention required for a successful outcome.
Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course locations
We run our Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course regularly at our Laverton North Training Facility (56 Dohertys Road, Laverton North). Additionally, we can deliver this course for your team privately at your site (Just head on over and complete our Onsite Course Enquiry Form).
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Frequently Asked Questions
For our public courses, we only ever run combined Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Courses. We do this because Fire Wardens work closely with their Cheif Wardens, and so there are many advantages of them understanding the responsibilities of each role. You can enquire about having a private Fire Warden Course conducted for your team here.
Our Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course fee is $280 (GST Exempt) per person.
Upon successful completion of our Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course, Trainees will be issued with a Statement of Attainment validating their skills and knowledge.
WAM Training’s Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course takes one day, from 7:45am to 4:00pm. As soon as you make your booking, you’ll receive our Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course Handbook which we recommend you study before attending.
More often than not, when someone fails WAM Training’s Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course, it’s due to not paying attention. Our highly experienced Trainers have worked with hundreds of Trainees to improve their emergency response capabilities. But at the end of the day, it’s up to you to pay attention and participate during your Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden Course.
WAM Training recommends that Fire Wardens and Chief Fire Wardens undergo retraining every 2 years to maintain compliance with Australian Standard AS3745 Planning for emergencies in facilities.