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Fire Warden — Sydney
Operate as part of an emergency control organisationPUAFER005 · Statement of AttainmentLearn what to do before, during and after a workplace emergency — for floor wardens, area wardens and deputy wardens.
Issued by Training Aid Australia (RTO 91411)
Nationally recognised3 hrs in classStatement of Attainment on the day
Fire Warden in Sydney runs at Seven Hills.
What this course covers
You learn how to act when a workplace emergency starts, and how to follow your building's own emergency response procedures.
It's for floor wardens, area wardens and deputy wardens — and anyone responsible for the safety of the people in a building during an emergency.
The course covers all three parts of the job: planning before an emergency, acting during one, and the work that follows. You don't need any experience or an earlier certificate to start.
- What you'll learn
- Find and follow your building's emergency response procedures
- Respond to emergency signals and warnings
- Carry out the safety practices the role calls for
- Manage an emergency situation as it happens
- Help with what needs doing once the emergency is over
Duration3 hrsOne session in a classroom
DeliveryIn personA classroom session with a trainer, plus practical activities
AssessmentOn the dayYou complete your assessment in class
CredentialFire WardenOperate as part of an emergency control organisationPUAFER005 · Statement of Attainment
RecognitionNationally recognisedAccepted in every state and territory
Before you book
A quick language check is part of enrolment. You'll need enough English to read, write and understand the course. After booking, you'll complete a short language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) check in your student account. You need to pass it to do the course. Not sure? Try a practice check first. If you don't pass, you get a full refund minus the $30 administration fee.Try a practice check
What you'll need
A USI. A Unique Student Identifier.
Photo ID. A valid photo ID, shown when you arrive on the day.
Accepted ID. A passport, Australian driver's licence, proof of age card or student card are all accepted.
Your credential
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Statement of Attainment
PUAFER005 · Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
Emailed to you when you finish, and always available to download from your student account.
Why do this course?
Every workplace has to have an emergency plan, and has to train its people on what to do. If yours has made you a floor or area warden, this is the training for the job.
Commonly asked for
- Floor warden
- Area warden
- Deputy warden
Where your Statement of Attainment works
Your Statement of Attainment for PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation is nationally recognised, so it is accepted in every state and territory.
Your Statement of Attainment is the document you carry. Fire warden training has no licence or card attached to it, in any state.
Accepted as it is
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How you'll train
In person
You train in a classroom with a trainer, working through practical activities and videos. The session runs 3 hours, and you complete your assessment in class.
Where you'll train in New South Wales
Seven Hills · Sydney
Unit 34, 195 Prospect Hwy, Seven Hills NSW 2147
Unit 34 in the Prospect Highway complex. The training rooms are up a staircase, and there is no lift.
Venue details
Accessibility
We have a ground-floor training room available for participants who require wheelchair access or have difficulty using stairs. Its availability may depend on participant numbers, so please notify us of any accessibility requirements when booking.
Getting there
Seven Hills Station and the bus interchange are nearby. Use the Transport for NSW Trip Planner for the best current service and accessible-travel information.
Transport for NSW Trip Planner →Parking
There is no customer parking on site. Limited public parking may be available nearby, including the small Blacktown Council Car Park 72 on Hope Street. Parking limits and availability vary, so check all signs. Allow extra time to park and walk to the venue.
Finding the entrance
Look for Unit 34 and the Edway/Training Aid signage. The entrance leads to a staircase up to the training rooms.
Food and coffee options are available nearby.
What happens after you book
- 1Check your emailYour confirmation email shows your venue, date and time. It comes from no_reply@trainingaid.com.au. It usually arrives within a few minutes of booking.
- 2Set up your student accountLog in with the details in your confirmation email and set up your account.
- 3Have your USI readyA Unique Student Identifier is required for this course. Get or find yours at usi.gov.au.
- 4Complete a short LLND checkIn your student account you complete a short language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) check. You'll need enough English to take part and to pass it.
- 5We confirm your enrolmentOnce you've finished the LLND check, we confirm your enrolment by email. If there's a problem with your eligibility, we'll contact you directly before you start.
- 6On the dayBring one valid photo ID and arrive 15 minutes early. You can't join the class if you're more than 15 minutes late. Your ID is checked when you arrive, and it has to be sighted before your Statement of Attainment can be issued. You complete your assessment in class.
Wondering about your credential? See What you'll receive.
Your Statement of Attainment
- 1No application neededOnce your class finishes, your part is done — there is no application to lodge and no regulator to register with.
- 2Your record is emailed to youYour nationally recognised Statement of Attainment is emailed to you when you finish, and it's always in your student account to download.
- 3How long it lastsYour Statement of Attainment does not expire. The Australian standard for emergency planning recommends refreshing these skills at least every 6 months — industry practice, not law.
Questions, answered
Is this fire warden course nationally recognised?
Yes. You finish with a Statement of Attainment for PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation, issued by Training Aid Australia (RTO 91411). It is accepted in every state and territory, and no state adds rules of its own on top.
How long does my Statement of Attainment last?
It does not expire. The Australian Standard for emergency planning recommends that wardens refresh their skills at least every 6 months. That is industry practice, not law, so ask your workplace how often it wants its wardens retrained.
How long is the course, and how is it delivered?
It runs for 3 hours in a classroom with a trainer, and you complete your assessment in the same session.
Do I need any experience or an earlier certificate to do this course?
No. There is nothing you need to have done first. You do need a USI (Unique Student Identifier) and a valid photo ID, and enough English to take part — after booking you complete a short language, literacy, numeracy and digital check in your student account.
What do I need to bring on the day?
One valid photo ID — a passport, Australian driver's licence, proof of age card or student card. Arrive 15 minutes early. You can't join the class if you're more than 15 minutes late. Your ID is checked when you arrive, and it has to be sighted before your Statement of Attainment can be issued.
Do I need a USI?
Yes. A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required for every nationally recognised course in Australia, including this one. You can create one for free at usi.gov.au, and you add it to your student account after booking.
Who issues my certificate — Edway or Training Aid Australia?
Training Aid Australia (RTO 91411) delivers this course and issues your Statement of Attainment. Edway lists the course; Training Aid Australia is the registered training organisation behind it, on every offering of this course.
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