Course Overview
WAM Training’s combined Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment Course not only trains your team to work as Fire Wardens under a Chief Fire Warden, it also equips them to fight small fires using fire extinguishers, fire reels and fire blankets. Ensure your business is compliant with Australian Standard AS3745 Planning for emergencies in facilities and that your teams are properly trained to handle facility emergencies.
What Units of Competency are covered during the Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment Course?
Our Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment Course covers the following Units of Competency:
- PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
- CPPFES2005 Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment
Who can enrol into our Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment Course?
WAM Training’s Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment Course is suitable for anyone who needs to perform the role of Fire Warden and who might need to use fire extinguishers, fire reels and fire blankets to extinguish small fires at their workplace.
To be eligible to enrol into our Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment 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 & Firefighting Equipment Course Registration
To register for the Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment 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 & Firefighting Equipment 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 |
7 October 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 1 | $280.00 | ||
21 October 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $280.00 | ||
4 November 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 9 | $280.00 | ||
18 November 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 7 | $280.00 | ||
2 December 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 9 | $280.00 | ||
16 December 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 9 | $280.00 | ||
13 January 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 9 | $280.00 | ||
28 January 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 9 | $280.00 | ||
10 February 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 9 | $280.00 | ||
24 February 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 9 | $280.00 | ||
24 March 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 9 | $280.00 |
Course Details
What subjects are covered in our Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment Course?
Our Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment Course covers essential topics such as:
- Fire Warden responsibilities
- Contributing to emergency planning
- Working under a Chief Fire Warden
- Types of fires and equipment suitability
- Use of fire extinguishers, fire reels and fire blankets
Keep reading to find out more!
Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment Course structure
With a focus on practical activities, our highly skilled trainers will not only teach you how to fulfil your fire warden responsibilities, you’ll also get to use firefighting equipment to extinguish real fires!
Do we also need Chief Fire Warden training?
To be compliant with Australian Standard AS3745 Planning for emergencies in facilities, employers should also have a Chief Fire Warden on site. We recommend checking out our Fire Warden & Chief Fire Warden 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 & Firefighting Equipment 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 & Firefighting Equipment 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 & Firefighting Equipment Course?
WAM Training’s Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment 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 & Firefighting Equipment Course locations
We run our Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment 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
Absolutely. We’ll cover the different types of fires and what type of fire extinguisher should be used in each situation.
Our Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment Course fee is $280 (GST Exempt) per person.
Upon successful completion of our Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment Course, Trainees will be issued with a Statement of Attainment validating their skills and knowledge.
WAM Training’s Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment Course takes one day, from 7:45am to 4:00pm. As soon as you make your booking, you’ll receive our Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment Course Handbook which we recommend you study before attending.
More often than not, when someone fails WAM Training’s Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment Course, it’s due to not paying attention. Our highly experienced Trainers have worked with hundreds of Trainees to improve their emergency response and firefighting capabilities. But at the end of the day, it’s up to you to pay attention and participate during your Fire Warden & Firefighting Equipment Course.
WAM Training recommends that Fire Wardens undergo retraining every 2 years to maintain compliance with Australian Standard AS3745 Planning for emergencies in facilities.