Area Warden

Course Overview

Effective emergency evacuation planning is critical to ensuring the safety of all occupants in the event of an emergency. Area wardens play a key role in implementing emergency procedures, coordinating evacuations, and supporting a calm and orderly response during workplace incidents.

This course provides participants with the knowledge required to fulfil the responsibilities of an area warden under workplace emergency plans. It aligns with the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) and reflects current guidance from Safe Work Australia, WorkSafe WA, and Australian Standard 3745:2010.

Participants will gain an understanding of the types of emergencies that may occur in the workplace, such as fire, medical incidents, hazardous substance releases, or natural events. The course outlines the specific actions required of wardens before, during, and after an evacuation, including communication protocols, accountability procedures, and the safe use of evacuation routes. It also explains how wardens coordinate across different work areas to support an effective response.

Under WHS legislation, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) must ensure appropriate emergency procedures are in place, practiced, and supported by trained personnel. This course equips wardens with the knowledge to perform their duties effectively and helps workplaces meet their legal obligations and improve emergency preparedness.

 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  •  Describe the roles and responsibilities of area wardens in the context of workplace emergency procedures

  • Identify types of emergency situations that may require workplace evacuation

  • Demonstrate an understanding of basic fire behaviour and fire development

  • Recognise general building fire safety requirements as they relate to evacuation planning

  • Understand and follow workplace-specific evacuation procedures

  • Identify common emergency evacuation equipment and understand its purpose

  • Communicate effectively during emergency situations using established protocols

  • Assist in supporting a safe and orderly evacuation of the workplace

On Completion

On successful completion of this course, a Certificate of Participation will be issued

 

Other Information

Courses are delivered as in house training for organisations.

 
 

At a Glance

Price
$1375 Group

Duration
3 hours

Dates
This course is arranged at a time suitable to your organisation.

Locations

This course is available for on-site delivery at your workplace.