Emergency Warden Training

Emergency Warden Training: Planning for Emergencies & Initial Fire Attack

Course overview:

Aim: To provide participants with the practical skills, knowledge and understanding of roles and responsibilities when dealing with emergencies in the workplace. The course also provides training that will assist in the development and reviewing of Emergency Plans. You can find more details about the topics covered down below in the Learning outcomes tab.
This course is suitable for: OHS duty holders such as employers, managers, supervisors, emergency wardens and other emergency response personnel in any workplace.
Training type: This a non-accredited training course
Duration: 4 hours
Session times: 8.30am – 12.30pm
Delivery mode: Face to Face
Location: Notting Hill, VIC 3146. We can also run private sessions at your site for your team.
Course price: Course prices are shown below. Fees may vary by date and location. 2025 rates apply until 31 December 2025.
Course inclusions: The course includes comprehensive training materials and notes for each student.
Entry Requirements: Nil
Certification: Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate of Attendance, issued by HAZCON

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To book, please see the Public Training portal below for available public training dates.

Training for your organisation

This course can be conducted exclusively for a group of your staff, on-site at your company’s premises or at HAZCON’s training facility in Notting Hill.  Please note prices vary from the public course rate, and we are happy to arrange a proposal for your consideration. Simply click here to enquire about how HAZCON can meet your training needs.

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Course dates

Date Time Location Seats Cost Book
5 May 2026 08:30 am – 12:30 pm HAZCON, 8 Industrial Avenue, Notting Hill VIC 3168 18 $299.00
28 August 2026 08:30 am – 12:30 pm HAZCON, 8 Industrial Avenue, Notting Hill VIC 3168 18 $299.00
14 December 2026 08:30 am – 12:30 pm HAZCON, 8 Industrial Avenue, Notting Hill VIC 3168 10 $299.00

More information

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with the practical skills, knowledge and understanding of roles and responsibilities when dealing with emergencies in the workplace and to assist in developing or reviewing Emergency Plans.

The course will cover the following key areas, but can be tailored to address any current issues and refer to relevant documentation at your facility:

  • Overview of relevant health and safety legislation and associated codes
  • Duties and duty holders
  • Overview of Australian Standard AS 3745: 2010 Planning for emergencies in facilities (as amended)
  • Roles and responsibilities of Emergency Planning Committee, Emergency Control Organisation (including Chief Warden, Emergency Wardens and other key personnel;
  • Risk analysis/assessment of the nature and likelihood of an emergency;
  • Purpose and content of an Emergency Plan
  • Emergency Response Procedures, Evacuation diagrams and exercises;
  • Specific guidance on Fire Risk Assessment and Australian Standards relating to fire and fire control
  • Determining appropriate response actions including use of emergency response equipment
  • Debriefing, reviewing and action planning

For privately run courses, we can also include the following, as required after consultation with you:

  • A practical emergency response exercise such as an evacuation drill and debrief; or
  • Further detailed usage of fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment; or
  • A tailored activity for the facility such as fire risk assessment; or
  • A mix of the above.

To be successful in this course the student must satisfactorily complete 1 assessment task.

If required; students are provided with two re-assessment opportunities on the day. Access to our appeals process is available in our student handbook should the student wish to consider that option if competency hasn’t been achieved after two re-assessment opportunities.

On successful completion and assessed as competent you will receive a Certificate of Attendance issued by HAZCON Pty Ltd.

Learner needs

In order to identify individual learners’ requirements please bring to our attention any candidate that has any needs such as; literacy, access or, medical restrictions so arrangements can be made prior to course commencement.

Literacy and numeracy requirements

In order to be successful in the unit, students must have sufficient English written and oral language skills to enable clear and direct communication with trainer and other students.

If you have any concerns regarding this requirement please contact our friendly HAZCON training team to discuss what assisted learning options we have available to you.

Privacy policy and access

HAZCON is committed to protecting employee, client and participant privacy and confidentiality in line with State and Federal Privacy legislation. Except as required under the Data Provision Requirements 2012, Government Contracts or by law, information about students will not be disclosed to a third party without the consent of the individual.

Useful information can be located on the Regulator websites such as, WorkSafe Victoria Compliance Codes:

 

This course be conducted exclusively for a group of your staff, on-site at your company’s premises or at HAZCON’s training facility in Notting Hill.  Please note prices vary from the public course rate, and we are happy to arrange a proposal for your consideration. Simply click here to enquire about how HAZCON can meet your training needs.

This course also includes (after consultation with you, the client):

  • A practical emergency response exercise such as an evacuation drill and debrief; or
  • Further detailed usage of fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment; or
  • A tailored activity for the facility such as fire risk assessment; or
  • A mix of the above.

Our clients say it best

We pride ourselves on the impact we make for our clients.

Here’s what some of them have to say about their experiences working with us.

Had multiple experiences with hazcon and have learnt a lot. And instructors have been excellent

Participant in CPCCDE3014 Remove non–friable asbestos

Trainer: Stephen Gleeson
Date: 22 January 2026
Location: Client Site, Traralgon, VIC

Really pulled in our individual experience, which was great.

Participant in HSR Initial OHS Training Course

Trainers: Kath & Richard

Date: 12/1/2026 to 16/1/2026

Location: HAZCON Notting Hill, VIC

“Thank you very much, we are really grateful that you could complete two sessions. We received really good feedback from a lot of the attendees and our senior leaders.”

Client Feedback from Incident Investigation training

27th October 2025

Hi Richard,
Thanks again for delivering the two Emergency Warden Training sessions this week – you did a fantastic job drawing out such a high level of engagement from the team. The feedback has been very positive, and it was great to see everyone so actively involved.

Joyce N.

Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co‑Operative Ltd,

August 2025

“Tibaldi has a long-standing relationship with Hazcon. The Hazcon team consistently impress with their service as they always go above and beyond to accommodate our needs. This ensures that Tibaldi are supported even in the most time-sensitive situations. The Hazcon health and safety training programs are comprehensive and engaging. This has been invaluable to our team and to the safety of our workplaces. Tibaldi receives nothing but positive feedback from our team regarding both Hazcon’s training and overall service.
We are confident in recommending Hazcon as a health and safety training provider and look forward to continuing our successful partnership.
Michelle Klietz – General Manager HR”

Tibaldi (Aust) Pty Ltd

December 2024

www.tibaldi.com.au

Thanks to you Richard for presenting and running the training. It was good to have the training in person. Plus there was good feedback on your presentation style and humour.
All the best & thanks again,

Onsite Client

4 hour Manual Handling Training session delivered to a client at their site,

February 2025

Dear Stephen,
I hope you are doing well. I am writing this email to thank for the training last month that you had put extra effort to support my study. I do appreciate your patience teaching me during the session. You are not only doing your role as teacher but you have been going beyond your role to make sure I understand full training. Thank you and have a great weekend ahead.
Regard Chann

Channvijea Heagn

Student Feedback.

22 September 2025

Richard kept the course interesting while being clear and concise about asbestos fibres

Student Feedback

CPCCDE3014 Remove non-friable asbestos training course for a Victorian Government owned water authority. 26 November 2024

Richard was a knowledgeable and engaging trainer with lots of relevant, real life and practical scenario’s to learn from

Student Feedback

CPCCDE3015 Remove friable Asbestos training course delivered to government client, 20 November 2024.

Andy’s comprehensive knowledge of subject and case studies made for great learning

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Participant in TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances training for local council in Victoria, 3 December 2024

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