Nationally Recognised Training
Warden +
Fire Extinguisher
1 Day
Annual Refresher
No Prerequisites
Workplace Wardens
2
1 Day
Annual
PUA
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Emergency Warden and Fire Extinguisher combines PUAFER005 (Operate as part of an emergency control organisation) with PUAFER008 (Confine small emergencies in a facility) — the standard combined qualification for new wardens, ECO members and floor marshals across Australian workplaces.
This course is fully compliant with AS 3745-2010 and meets the training expectations for warden roles in offices, manufacturing, warehouses and other facilities with an emergency control organisation. It covers both the team-based ECO operations side and the practical fire extinguisher use needed to handle small fires before they escalate.
It is the most common warden training pathway delivered across Australia. Workers typically refresh annually to maintain currency. For chief wardens, see Chief Warden — Lead an Emergency Control Organisation.
Units of Competency
What’s Included
Your Statement of Attainment will cover the following nationally recognised unit:
What You Will Learn
Course Content
- AS 3745-2010 — Planning for emergencies in facilities — full overview
- Warden duties — pre-emergency, during emergency and post-emergency
- Evacuation procedures — staged and full evacuation
- Persons with disabilities — assisted evacuation procedures (PEEPs)
- Fire behaviour — fire triangle, classes of fire (A, B, C, D, E, F)
- Selecting the right extinguisher for the fire class
- When NOT to fight a fire — safety first principles
- Documentation — incident logs, drill reports and ECO records
- Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) — structure, roles and responsibilities
- Communication systems — alarms, EWIS, PA and warden radios
- Assembly areas — establishing and managing
- Working with the Chief Warden and emergency services
- Fire extinguisher types — water, foam, dry powder, CO₂, wet chemical
- PASS technique — Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
- Containment of small spills and other minor emergencies
Assessment
How You’ll Be Assessed
Practical Performance Tasks
Written Assessment
Who Should Attend
Is This Course Right for You?
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New wardens and ECO members in any workplace
- Floor marshals, area wardens and deputy wardens
- Workers required to hold warden status as a condition of employment
- Office, manufacturing, warehouse and retail workplace wardens
- School, university and community facility wardens
- Anyone refreshing annual warden training
Course Details
Entry Requirements
- No formal prerequisites — open to all
- Minimum 16 years of age recommended
- Physical capacity to perform warden duties including walking floors and assisting others
- Sufficient English language and literacy for emergency communication
- Valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) required for certification
USI Required
Ready to Book?
Group bookings available — we come to you, or you come to us.
How We Deliver
Flexible Training Options
We come to you, or you come to us.
Face-to-Face
Full day — minimum contact time as per unit
All theory, practical training and assessment completed in a single session with your trainer.
Blended Learning
Reduced face-to-face — theory completed online
Complete theory at your own pace online, then attend a practical skills and assessment session.
Workplace / Onsite
We come to you – any format
We deliver at your workplace. Ideal for groups – custom scheduling including outside business hours.