Confine Small Emergencies in a Facility (PUAFER008)

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to prepare for emergency situations, identify and assess an emergency, safely confine small emergencies, use initial response equipment, and report on a facility’s emergency response.

It is designed for occupants of a facility—such as employees, contractors, students, or residents—who are required to have first attack firefighting skills.

Examples of small emergencies include:

• A small fire that can be controlled using a fire extinguisher

• A minor chemical spill that can be safely contained with PPE and a spill kit

• A vehicle accident with no significant injury or damage

All training is delivered in line with legislative requirements, organisational policies, and Australian Standards AS 3745 and AS 4083.

What You Will Learn

Participants will develop practical skills to:

• Apply WHS/OHS requirements

• Communicate with occupants, emergency personnel, and stakeholders

• Identify, assess, and respond to an emergency

• Safely confine emergencies using initial response equipment

• Report facility emergency responses and complete documentation

• Implement facility emergency procedures and follow instructions

• Restow and maintain response equipment

Units Delivered

• PUAFER008 – Confine small emergencies in a facility

Delivery Options & Duration

• Online with face-to-face assessment
  Includes pre-course online study and electronic in-class assessment.
  Minimum face-to-face contact time: 2 hours.

• Face-to-face training
  Includes theory, incident reporting, and practical assessments delivered fully in class.
  Minimum face-to-face contact time: 3 hours.
  Recommended for participants unfamiliar with online training or who prefer hands-on learning.

Entry Requirements

• Participants must have the physical capacity to safely confine emergencies using response equipment.

• Online study participants require a device with internet access and basic computer skills.

Assessment

• Performance Tasks: Prepare for emergency situations, manage a small chemical spill, extinguish a small fire.

• Documentation: Complete an incident/emergency report.

• Theory: Written multiple-choice and short-answer assessment.

Certificate Information

• No renewal required.

• Issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

• Refer to the Student Handbook for rights, responsibilities, and support.