PUAFER005 & PUAFER008
Course Set - Fire Warden and Fire Extinguisher Training
- Nationally Recognised Certificate
- Fast Certificate Turnaround
- Experienced and Certified Instructors
- Flexible Learning Options
- Industry Validated

Course Description
The course set including units PUAFER005 and PUAFER008 is designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to act as fire wardens and use fire extinguishers effectively during workplace emergencies. This training is essential for employees responsible for emergency response, safety management, and fire prevention in industries such as offices, warehouses, retail, and industrial sites.
This course set is ideal for employees designated as fire wardens or those responsible for emergency response and fire safety in the workplace. Upon completion, participants will be prepared to act as fire wardens, manage evacuations, and use fire extinguishers to control fires in accordance with workplace safety standards, ensuring a safer environment for all
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
PUAFER008
Confine small emergencies in a facility
PUAFER005
Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
Course Delivery
Course Durations
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Entry Requirements
Participants must have the physical capacity to complete all practical demonstrations. This includes wearing suitable identification, assisting occupants and using communications systems and initial response equipment.
Pre-course study: Students may be required to undertake online pre-course work prior to attending the face to face session depending on the course delivery mode.
Online study: Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.
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:
PUAFER008 - Confine small emergencies in a facility - Not applicable
PUAFER005 - Operate as part of an emergency control organisation - Not applicable
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Assessment Activities
Performance tasks:
- Prepare for emergency situations
- Manage a small chemical spill
- Operate as a Warden in a fire emergency (Paper/Wood)
Documentation - The student must complete the following to the appropriate standard:
- Emergency equipment fault log
- Emergency evacuation incident and debrief form
- Incident report
Theory assessment - A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
Other Training Options
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Confine Small Emergencies in a Facility
The unit PUAFER008 – Confine Small Emergencies in a Facility – provides students with the skills and knowledge required to manage and control small-scale emergencies within a facility or workplace. This unit is essential for individuals working in environments such as offices, factories, warehouses, and public facilities, where the ability to respond quickly to minor emergencies, such as small fir...
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Ensure Facility Emergency Prevention Procedures, Systems and Processes Are Implemented
The unit PUAFER002 – Ensure Facility Emergency Prevention Procedures, Systems and Processes Are Implemented – equips individuals with the skills and knowledge required to oversee and ensure the effective implementation of emergency prevention procedures within a facility. This unit is essential for professionals responsible for maintaining safety in environments such as hospitals, schools, commerc...
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Demonstrate First Attack Firefighting Equipment
The unit CPPFES2005 – Demonstrate First Attack Firefighting Equipment – equips individuals with the practical skills and knowledge needed to safely and effectively use first attack firefighting equipment to control and extinguish small fires. This unit is essential for workers in a variety of industries, including construction, hospitality, manufacturing, and office environments, where being able ...
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Manage an Emergency Control Organisation
The unit PUAFER007 – Manage an Emergency Control Organisation – equips individuals with the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage the ongoing operations of an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO). This unit is essential for professionals responsible for overseeing emergency preparedness and ensuring that emergency control teams are well-organised and ready to respond in facilities su...
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