About the course
This course covers the skills and knowledge to confine small emergencies in a facility, for occupants who need first attack firefighting skills. You learn to prepare for emergency situations, identify and assess an emergency, safely confine it, use initial response equipment, and report on the facility's emergency response.
Small emergencies in a facility include incidents such as:
- a small fire that can be controlled with a fire extinguisher
- a chemical spill that can be controlled with the facility's personal protective clothing and equipment and a spill kit
- a vehicle accident with no significant injury or damage
The course covers facilities as specified in Australian Standards AS 3745-2010 and AS 4083-2010, and applies to employees in workplaces in every industry.
Course details
Unit of competency: PUAFER008 Confine small emergencies in a facility
Ways to complete it:
Option Duration Price (GST free) Face-to-face 3 hours face-to-face $150 Online with face-to-face assessment Online learning, then 30 minutes face-to-face for up to 5 students, or 45 minutes for more than 5 $120 Delivery: at your workplace or at a venue organised by us
Renewal: this certificate does not require renewal
Evidence of identity: an official form of photo identification, such as a driver licence, passport or student ID
What to wear: slip-resistant protective footwear or safety shoes, and long pants, which you provide and wear for the practical sessions and assessment
Assessment
You complete both written and practical assessment tasks during the face-to-face session.
Performance tasks:
- Prepare for emergency situations
- Scenario: manage a small chemical spill
- Scenario: put out a small paper or wood fire
You also complete an incident report form, and a written theory assessment of multiple-choice and short answer questions.
Entry requirements and support
To take part in the practical demonstrations you need to be able to:
- handle and use initial response equipment, lift and carry some loads using equipment, and handle chemical spill kit equipment
- read chemical labelling information and identify plant, and work outdoors in cold and warm conditions
- hear or otherwise detect alarms, warnings or instructions, or use approved alternative alerting methods
To complete the course you need these core skills:
- Learning: follow safety advice and learn what to do in emergencies or unfamiliar situations
- Reading: read and follow simple instructions on safety signs, labels or emergency guides
- Writing: write short notes or fill in checklists about safety equipment
- Oral communication: speak clearly and listen carefully when giving or receiving emergency information
- Numeracy: read gauges, monitor how long equipment has been operating, and interpret basic measurements
When you enrol you complete a short self-evaluation against these core skills, so your trainer knows about any extra support you may need. For the online option you need basic digital skills and a computer, smartphone, tablet or other device with internet access. The online learning is in the student portal, and support is available if you need it.
Enrolment with Allens Training
This course is delivered and assessed by Orana Skills Centre on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd, RTO 90909. Your enrolment is with Allens Training. The student handbook sets out your rights and responsibilities, including complaints and appeals.
In-house training
We run PUAFER008 for organisations at a time that suits your workforce, at your workplace anywhere in NSW and Australia, using your own facility's extinguishers and spill kits where possible. Contact us to arrange a course for your team.