Target Audience

Appropriate for personnel who are appointed as or wish to work as a Fire Safety Adviser (FSA).

Course Overview

• Teaches participants the skills and knowledge needed to assume the role and responsibilities of a Fire Safety Adviser in accordance with the Queensland Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008
• Equips participants with the skills and knowledge needed to advise on appropriate emergency planning and be familiar with all aspects of building fire safety

This course includes:

• Understanding legislation relating to fire safety
• Identifying fire safety installations and equipment in a building
• Developing an awareness of maintenance and records relating to fire safety
• Developing risk management strategies
• Emergency Planning Processes
• Conducting and Evaluating evacuation exercises and fire drills
• Operating emergency protection and emergency control equipment

A Fire Safety Adviser 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 premises, as nominated by the Commissioner of Queensland Fire & Rescue Service).

Certification

• This is an accredited training course delivered by Winning Safety in partnership with Registered Training Organisation (21598) Salamander Fire Australia Pty Ltd.
• Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment in the following competencies:
• PUAWER001B Identify, prevent and report workplace emergencies
• 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 Lead an emergency control organisation
• PUAWER007B Manage an emergency control organisation
• PUAWER008B Confine small workplace emergencies

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course, however in this course you will need the literacy skills to:

• Read and interpret a range of printed and electronic documents 
• Read and interpret standards, regulations and codes, analyse the information and develop a range of solutions
• Write reports and recommendations
• Use computers to research, write and email documents
• Be accountable for individual and group outcomes
• Communicate effectively and ethically as a member of a team and team leader

Attendance

There are a maximum number of 15 participants per session

Duration

16 hours. (2 x 8 Hour Sessions)

Location & Delivery

• Training courses can be delivered at your premises
• The training is specific to your location, equipment and personnel.

Course Fee & Booking form

Additional Information

The Booking & Training services are subject to the applicable terms & conditions on the booking form

Additional Costs may be added at the time of invoicing, including:

• An additional per participant rate may be charged if more than 15 participants attend a program.(contact Winning Safety for current fee)
• A 20% surcharge may apply if training is delivered outside normal business hours (Mon-Fri 6:00am – 6:00pm)
• A charge covering travel and mobilisation expenses if the trainer needs to travel 50km outside the Brisbane office centre.