Fire Safety Advisor - Queensland - Refresher

Who Should Attend

Participants who are already appointed as a Fire Safety Advisor for their organisation and their qualification is due to expire.

Aim

The aim of this program is to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to assume the role and responsibilities of a Fire Safety Advisor.

Course Outline

On completion of this course, participants will –

• Understand the role and responsibilities of the Fire Safety Advisor
• Develop an understanding of the Legislation pertaining to the fire safety
• Identify fire safety installations/equipment in a building
• Develop an awareness and understanding of maintenance and records pertaining to fire safety
• Develop risk management strategies
• Understand the role and responsibilities of emergency control organization members
• Understand the role and functions of the emergency planning committee
• Operate fire extinguishers
• Conduct and evaluate evacuation exercises and fire drills

Pre Requisites

• Copy of FSA qualification
• Copy of a Fire & Evacuation Plan (document) that you have worked on for the organisation
• Copy of an Evacuation diagram for their workplace that you have developed or been involved with
• Copy of the latest Evacuation drill report for the workplace
• Copy of the Annual Occupiers Statement for the workplace
• Copy of the General evacuation instruction provided to staff
• Copy of First Response Evacuation Instruction provided to staff

Training Materials

Participants will receive a full set of Course Notes including Legislative requirements, Role and Functions of the ECO and FSA, Emergency Planning and Evacuation processes, Emergency Warning systems, Methods of Extinguishment (eg fire extinguishers, hose reels, blankets etc)

Assessments

Participants will undertake a written assessment and take part in a practical demonstration

Outcome

Participants who demonstrate competency will receive a Statement of Attainment for

PUAWER001B Identify, prevent and report potential workplace emergency situations

PUAWER002B Ensure workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented

PUAWER003B Manage and monitor workplace emergency, procedures, equipment and other resources

PUAWER004B Respond to workplace emergencies

PUAWER005B Operate as part of an emergency control organisation

PUAWER006B Lean an emergency control organisation

PUAWER007B Manage an emergency control organisation

PUAWER008B Confine small workplace emergencies

Delivery

The course will be delivered in a face-to-face format at ASTA’s training rooms or at the workplace depending on numbers,  client requirements and training facilities

Course Schedule

Call (07) 4153 2800 or refer to the online course calendar

Duration

1 Day

Investment 

 $310 per participant

Note - minimum and maximum participant numbers apply