Who Should Attend
This course is designed to train employees on what is required for general evacuation in the event of an emergency.
The occupier of a building must give general evacuation instructions to all workers within 2 days of starting, and these instructions must be refreshed every 12 months.
If there are any changes to the emergency procedures or evacuation diagrams, workers must be retrained within one month of the changes occurring.
This course meets the requirements of the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 for general evacuation.
Participants who attend this course will receive a Statement of Attendance.
A Fire and Evacuation Instruction Record will also be provided on completion of the course as required under the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008.
Course Objectives
This course provides an understanding of emergencies, building evacuation and first response including:
- The location of the buildings’ escape routes
- A procedure for conducting members of the public to an exit and then to the designated assembly area
- Checking of all rooms (including toilets) for people
- The location of fire-fighting equipment
- The location of fire alarms or equipment for warning of fire
- The method of operation of fire-fighting equipment
- The method used to activate fire alarms or equipment for warning of fire
- Making the announcement for occupants of the building to evacuate.
- Contacting the Fire Service using ‘000’ telephone number passing on details of the emergency.
- Assessing the effectiveness of the building evacuation, with consideration as to who may be missing and where they may still be within the building
- Meeting the attending Fire Service Officer to pass on updated details of the emergency.
Our Responsibility To You
As our trainers are also qualified Fire Safety Advisers, they are obliged to demonstrate Due Diligence when providing instruction and/or training. To ensure our clients get full benefit from this training we make sure there is evidence and traceability in regards to the requirements of the training.
Evacuation instruction is very specific to an individual workplace, and is based on the client’s emergency procedures and diagrams. Therefore, before we conduct this training for you, we would like to review your existing emergency plan and diagrams free of charge, to ensure your organisation is compliant with the relevant parts, and to ensure we are training the evacuation as per your procedures.
If we find any issues, we will send you an email with what we have identified so you can address the issues prior to the training. If you find you do not have the time or resources to correct the issues, we can provide a quote for us to make the corrections for you, or if you don’t have an emergency plan, to assist in creating one for you.
Once we have the above in order, we are able to provide the appropriate training for your organisation. For more information you can click here to find the Advisory Notes which supports our approach to ensuring your organisation gets value for your investment.
Assessment & Outcome
As this course is non-accredited, there are no formal assessment requirements. The outcome of this training is to ensure you can effectively evacuate your workplace should the need arise. Once you have received the initial instruction of how to evacuate your workplace, refresher training should be undertaken on an annual basis.
Recognition of Prior Learning
As this course is structured to follow the specific emergency plan of the workplace who has requested the training, there is no recognition of prior learning opportunities. This course is non-accredited and therefore does not take into account benchmarked unit criteria. The course curriculum takes into account criteria set out in legislation.
Licensing or Legislative Requirements
This course covers the employer obligations set out under the Queensland Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 (s35) for general evacuation instruction. General evacuation instruction must be delivered to all new workers within 2 days of them starting work, and refreshed every 12 months.
Reading and Writing Skills
The course is delivered in English and enables discussion and the answering of questions. Reading and writing skills are required, however they do not have to be of a high level, as there is not a requirement to read or write extensively. Learners will be expected to recognise signs written in English, to read the instructions on equipment, follow emergency diagrams, and to fill in simple forms.
Digital Literacy
There is no requirement to use laptops, computers, tablets or other digital technology in this course.
Student Support
For those who have concerns regarding their ability to undertake this training course, please refer to our Student Information and Support page under the Training menu for further information on what services are offered to those requiring extra assistance.
Venue and Equipment
Where courses are conducted on-site then a suitable venue, data projector and white board are to be provided by the client company. The venue shall have sufficient space for the participants to be seated comfortably for the duration of training, and access to a hose reel. Any catering costs shall be borne by the client company. Please contact us to discuss alternate arrangements if there is any difficulty in providing these facilities and equipment.
Additional Costs and Expenses
Where the training is conducted outside the immediate Cairns area then additional costs will be applicable. Any airfares, travel, accommodation, meals and materials freight incurred in the provision of this training will be on- charged. Mileage (if driving) and traveling time will be charged at our standard rates. Please contact us for a formal quotation for courses conducted outside of Cairns.
Booking a Course
If you would like to book a course for your organisation, please contact our office, and our helpful staff will assist. Please note dates will be set once booking is confirmed.