Course Set - Fire Safety Advisor
Nationally recognised training. Training and assessment delivered by Safe Act Pty Ltd on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
About this course
This course has been developed for individuals who wish to work or who are appointed in the role of Fire Safety Adviser (FSA). It will provide individuals with the relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities required to become an FSA in accordance with the Queensland Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008. This course meets the registration requirements in QLD with QFES for a Fire Safety Advisor.
This course will also equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to advise on appropriate emergency planning, making them familiar with all aspects of building fire safety on day-to-day matters and during facility emergencies.
A Fire Safety Advisor is required in all high occupancy buildings listed in the Queensland Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008. (High occupancy is classified as: 30 or more employees; a Class 2 or 3 building that is more than 25m in height; or a Class 4 building or an at-risk premise, as nominated by the Commissioner of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services).
The course has been developed to cover a broad range of emergencies and facilities as considered in Australian Standard 3745 and Australian Standard 4083. It applies to employees in the workplace within all industries and in all contexts within Queensland.
Participants in this course will also learn how to effectively:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of an FSA
- Understand legislation relating to fire safety
- Identify fire safety installations and equipment in a building
- Develop an awareness of maintenance and records relating to fire safety
- Develop risk management strategies
- Implement emergency planning processes
- Conduct and evaluate evacuation exercises and fire drills
- Operate emergency protection and emergency control equipment
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
PUAFER001 - Identify, prevent and report potential facility emergency situations
PUAFER002 - Ensure facility emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented
PUAFER003 - Manage and monitor facility emergency procedures, equipment and other resources
PUAFER004 - Respond to facility emergencies
PUAFER005 - Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
PUAFER006 - Lead an emergency control organisation
PUAFER007 - Manage an emergency control organisation
PUAFER008 - Confine small emergencies in a facility
Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at
facility organised by the training provider.
Course Durations
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Face-to-Face face-to-face contact time of at least 21 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment face-to-face contact time of at least 8 Hours
Entry Requirements
Participants must have the physical capacity to use the appropriate equipment and complete assessment tasks, including commanding, controlling and coordinating of facility emergency response procedures.
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
The units have the following recommended renewal periods:
| Unit | Period |
|---|---|
| PUAFER001 - Identify, prevent and report potential facility emergency situations | Not applicable |
| PUAFER002 - Ensure facility emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented | Not applicable |
| PUAFER003 - Manage and monitor facility emergency procedures, equipment and other resources | Not applicable |
| PUAFER004 - Respond to facility emergencies | Not applicable |
| PUAFER005 - Operate as part of an emergency control organisation | Not applicable |
| PUAFER006 - Lead an emergency control organisation | Not applicable |
| PUAFER007 - Manage an emergency control organisation | Not applicable |
| PUAFER008 - Confine small emergencies in a facility | Not applicable |
Assessment Activities
Performance tasks:
- Identify and implement emergency protection systems and equipment
- Monitor and review emergency control structures
- Prepare for and undertake pre-emergency planning
- Respond and follow instructions for a fire emergency
- Operate as part of an ECO in a fire emergency
- Lead an ECO in a fire emergency
- Document and maintain a facility emergency plan
- Manage a small chemical spill
- Put out a small paper/wood fire
Documentation:
- Workplace emergency checklist
- Emergency equipment fault log
- Workplace emergency plan review report
- Emergency evacuation incident and debrief form
- Facility emergency plan
- Incident report
Case Studies:
- Hazardous work
- Review safe work practices and plans
Theory assessment:
- A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.
Bookings and enquiries
View current course details and enquire in Training Desk
For scheduled dates, delivery locations or a workplace group booking, contact Safe Act or call 1300 712 220. Fees and availability are confirmed at booking.
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