Specialised Training for Employees

This course is designed for individuals who may need to make decisions regarding the safety of occupants within a facility during an emergency. This includes providing instructions on the priority order for responding to an emergency, as well as the command, control, and coordination of facility emergency response procedures, and concluding the incident. Participants may also be required to act as the primary liaison with emergency services.

This role is typically undertaken by members of an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO), such as wardens, area wardens, chief wardens, deputy chief wardens, and communications officers. The training covers key areas such as planning for emergencies, operating as part of an ECO, and initiating and controlling an emergency response.

Upon completion, students will be provided with a Certificate of Attendance. Client administration users will also have access to a student management portal, enabling them to view training records, download certificates, generate reports, and receive training reminders.

Course Objectives

• Overview of WHS Regulation 2017 and AS3745-2010: Planning for emergencies in facilities.
• Specific roles and responsibilities within the ECO (e.g., Chief Warden, Area      Wardens, etc.).
• Conducting response exercises to evaluate emergency response capabilities.
• Emergency      response procedures (R.A.C.E)
• Evacuation procedures.
• Incident management and communication.
• Responding confidently and effectively to emergencies.

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This Chief Warden training course is designed to empower participants with the critical skills required to lead an effective emergency response, with a specific focus on the operation of Fire Indicator Panels (FIPs) and their role in a facility's evacuation procedures. The course will cover how the FIP integrates with and dictates the facility's emergency response, enabling Chief Wardens to make informed decisions and direct their team with precision.

Upon completion, students will be provided with a Certificate of Attendance. Client administration users will also have access to a student management portal, enabling them to view training records, download certificates, generate reports, and receive training reminders.

Course Objectives:

• FIP Operation: Understand the function of the Fire Indicator Panel, interpret its signals, and use it to manage an emergency incident.
• Two-Stage Evacuation: Master the procedures for a two-stage evacuation, utilising the FIP to control alerts and coordinate a staged evacuation process.
• Command & Control: Assume overall leadership of the Emergency Control Organisation (ECO), make critical decisions informed by FIP data, and direct personnel movements.
• Coordination: Facilitate effective communication between ECO members and external emergency services, ensuring a seamless and coordinated response based on the emergency status displayed on the FIP.
• Emergency Plan Activation: Confidently initiate established emergency protocols, including alarms and communication systems, as triggered and displayed by the FIP.
• Incident Reporting: Document the emergency incident, noting key events and system alerts from the FIP, and conduct a post-incident debrief with the ECO.

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This comprehensive fire safety training course equips participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills to prevent, identify, and respond to fire emergencies in the workplace. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on exercises, including the use of fire extinguishers on a controlled live fire, participants will gain the confidence to act decisively in the face of a fire threat.

Upon completion, students will be provided with a Certificate of Attendance. Client administration users will also have access to a student management portal, enabling them to view training records, download certificates, generate reports, and receive training reminders.

Course Objectives

• Rate of Growth and Spread: Examining factors that influence how quickly fires develop and spread.
• R.A.C.E. (Rescue, Alert, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate): A systematic approach to responding to fire emergencies.
• Fire Compartmentation: Understanding how building design and fire-resistant barriers can contain fires.
• Elements of Fire: Understanding the chemical and physical processes involved in combustion.
• Fire Triangle/Tetrahedron: Exploring the essential components for fire ignition and sustained burning.
• Classes of Fire: Identifying different types of fires based on fuel source (Class A, B, C, D, F).
• Extinguishing Methods: Learning how different extinguishing agents disrupt the fire triangle/tetrahedron.
• Fire Safety Equipment: Understanding the purpose and operation of fire extinguishers, alarms, and other safety devices.
• Fire Extinguisher Training: Hands-on practice using different types of fire extinguishers on a controlled live fire.

 Evacuation Exercises, or "Drills," are designed to test your facility's emergency response procedures. Conducted in accordance with AS3745-2010, the facilitator will initiate an emergency scenario and observe the Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) response. Following the exercise, a debrief or After Action Review (AAR) will be conducted with ECO members. BTC will provide a full and detailed report, including pictures of the evacuation, as well as conclusions and recommendations for improvement. These recommendations can then be used to update facility response procedures.

This comprehensive program empowers participants to respond confidently and effectively in emergency situations. Through practical exercises, participants will learn to safely evacuate a building, understand the facility's emergency response procedures and life safety systems, and recognise and respond to instructions from the Emergency Control Organisation (ECO). By the end of the exercises, participants will be well-prepared to navigate emergencies, prioritise safety, and contribute to a successful evacuation process.

Course Objectives:

• Safely evacuate a building in an emergency.
• Understand the facility's emergency response procedures.
• Understand the facility's life safety systems.
• Recognise and respond to instructions from the ECO.