Expertise
Our instructors are seasoned professionals with years of experience in the field and understand the environment.
Course overview
Empower your organisation’s emergency response capabilities with our specialised Emergency Planning Committee Training, meticulously designed to meet the unique challenges of various work environments. This bespoke program is finely adapted to the specific safety requirements of your workplace, ensuring that the training provided is not only relevant but also directly enhances your team’s ability to manage emergencies effectively.
Conducted within your own work setting, our Emergency Planning Committee training offers a dynamic and practical learning experience. We focus on real-life scenarios tailored to mirror your workplace’s specific risks and conditions. This approach guarantees that the skills and strategies taught are both effective and immediately applicable, enhancing your team’s preparedness and response capabilities.
Recognising the diverse dynamics within professional teams, our training emphasises the importance of leadership, effective communication, and teamwork in emergency management. This strategic focus not only strengthens team cohesion but also significantly improves your team’s capacity to handle emergencies efficiently, fostering a proactive and prepared safety culture.
Designed to seamlessly integrate into your organisation’s schedule, our program minimises impact on daily operations while maximising educational outcomes. We delve beyond basic emergency response knowledge, focusing on cultivating leadership in crisis situations, enhancing situational awareness, and fostering a readiness mindset. This empowers team members to competently lead and coordinate during emergency incidents.
Opt for Our Emergency Planning Committee Training for Enhanced Preparedness
Choosing our Emergency Planning Committee Training is a strategic decision towards fostering a safer, more resilient workplace. By focusing on leadership and readiness, you’re not just complying with safety regulations; you’re building a culture of preparedness and responsibility. Invest in our training to protect your workplace and ensure your team is equipped to face emergencies with confidence and competence.
Training outcomes
Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment, which is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This training is nationally recognised:
- PUAFER007 Manage an emergency control organisation
The RTO responsible under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 for the quality of the training and assessment being delivered in this course and for the issuance of all AQF certificates is:
Intrinsic Safety trading as Rescue Group Training
RTO No. 45803
Training content
Our detailed course outline ensures a thorough grasp of:
Understanding and Planning:
- Regulations And Standards
- Facility Emergencies Regulatory Requirements
- Types Of Facility Emergencies
- Identifying Facility Emergencies
- Situations That Can Lead To Emergencies
- Organisational Policies And Procedures
- Undertaking Pre-Emergency Planning
Behaviour and Resource Management:
- Typical Behaviour During Emergencies
- ECO Resource Identification
- Resource Requirements
- Effective Resource Allocation
- Hazard Identification And Precautions
- Dynamic Risk Assessment
Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) Structure and Function:
- Emergency Control Organisation (ECO)
- ECO Authority
- Command, Control And Coordination Function
- ECO Structure
- Means Of Identifying ECO Members
- ECO Role Colour Codes
- Ensuring ECO Identification Availability
- Selecting And Appointing ECO Members
Planning and Coordination:
- Emergency Planning Committee (EPC)
- Roles And Responsibilities
- Structure
- Key Functions
- EPC Meetings
- Implementing Recommendations / Reports
- Identifying Training Needs
- Developing An ECO Training Program
Training and Exercises:
- ECO Training Requirements
- Chief Warden / Communication Officer Training
- First Attack Fire Fighting Training Requirements
- Emergency Response Team Training
- Occupants And Visitor Training
- Nationally Recognised ECO Training
- Emergency Response Exercises
- Emergency Response Exercise Frequency
Emergency Response and Equipment:
- Exercise Briefings And Debriefings
- Emergency Alert Systems
- Fire Protection Systems
- Emergency Protection Systems And Equipment
- Identifying And Rectifying Emergency Issues
- Emergency Stations
- Ensuring Emergency Stations Are Attended
Evacuation and Incident Management:
- Criteria For Positioning Emergency Equipment
- Identifying Location Of Emergency Equipment
- Reporting Emergencies
- Information To Be Provided
- Accessing External Support Services
- Accessing Emergency Services
- Role Of Emergency Services
- Authority Of Emergency Services Over ECO
- Liaising With Emergency Services
- Alerting Occupants
- Emergency Warnings
- Alert And Evacuation Tones
Decision Making and Leadership:
- Chief Warden Emergency Assessment
- Initiating An Action Plan
- Decision Making In An Emergency (OODA Loop)
- Providing Direction To The ECO
- Briefing The ECO
- SMEACSQ Briefing Format
- ECO Leadership Responsibilities During Emergency
- Following ECO Instructions During Emergency
- Progression Of Emergency Situations
- ECO Actions Taken To Mitigate Emergency
Evacuation and Post-Emergency Management:
- Evacuation Options
- Selecting An Evacuation Option
- Evacuation Routes
- Assessing Evacuation Assembly Area Suitability
- Identifying The Location Of Assembly Areas
- Assessing Shelter In Place Location Suitability
- Assessing Lockdown Location Suitability
- Preparing Work Area For Evacuation
- Securing Assets
- Issuing An Evacuation Order
- Maintaining An Incident Log
- Precautions To Ensure Safety During Emergencies
- Setting Evacuation Priorities
- Conducting An Evacuation
- Providing Assistance During Facility Evacuation
- Alternative Evacuation Paths / Methods
- Accounting For Occupants
- First Aid Assistance During Emergencies
- Monitoring Evacuation Status
- Preventing Entry To Affected Areas
- Post-Initial Response Activities
- Conducting Media Liaison
- Post-Evacuation Actions
- Evacuated Occupant Welfare Requirements
- Relocation Of Evacuated Occupants
- Considerations For Re-Entry To The Facility
- Key Stakeholder Support To Re-Entry Process
- Authorising Re-Entry
Reporting and Recovery:
- Post-Incident Reporting
- Report Of Actions Taken
- Record Keeping
- Post-Emergency Debriefing
- Post-Emergency Debriefing Content
- Recovery Activities
Assessment
We provide a well-rounded assessment process that encompasses both practical tasks and scenarios, as well as written theory assessments, throughout the training. This comprehensive approach ensures a thorough evaluation of your skills and knowledge, allowing you to demonstrate your competency in real-world application and theoretical understanding.
Specific assessment tasks to be undertaken include:
- Develop a Facility Emergency Plan – Practical
- Develop and Deliver an ECO Training Plan – Practical
- Simulated Emergency Response Drill – Practical
Training mode/duration
Course Duration & Modes
- Face to Face Training: 7-hour intensive, hands-on session.
- Blended/Refresher Training: Mix of online pre-learning and 4-hour practical session, ideal for skill updates.
Each format is tailored to different learning styles and schedules, ensuring effective and efficient Emergency Planning Committee Training.
Location
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at a facility organised by Rescue Group Training.
Emergency Planning Committee Training
Customised Emergency Planning Committee Training for Diverse Industries
Our Emergency Planning Committee (EPC) Training is meticulously tailored to meet the specific needs of each sector, ensuring that your organisation is well-equipped to handle emergencies with confidence and efficiency. Explore how our specialised EPC training programmes can benefit a wide array of industries:
Healthcare & Hospitals:
Tailored to the critical demands of patient care environments, our training prepares staff for pandemics, accidents, and natural disasters, ensuring patient and staff safety.
Chemical Manufacturing:
Focused on managing hazardous materials, our courses equip teams with the skills to safely handle chemical spills, fires, and explosions.
Oil & Gas:
Designed for high-risk environments, our training offers strategies for spill response, fire prevention, and explosion mitigation.
Construction:
Addressing site-specific hazards, we provide strategies for dealing with falls, equipment failures, and structural collapses, ensuring a safer workplace.
Mining:
Our training prepares workers for underground and surface emergencies, including mine collapses, hazardous exposures, and rescue operations.
Utilities & Energy:
Specialised training for dealing with outages, infrastructure failures, and disaster resilience to ensure continuity of essential services.
Transportation & Logistics:
From airlines to shipping, our courses cover accident response, hazardous material handling, and emergency logistics planning.
Education:
Ensuring the safety of students and staff, we offer plans for fire safety, lockdown procedures, and disaster response in educational settings.
Government & Public Services:
Tailored for civil protection and public safety, our training includes disaster response, evacuation planning, and emergency coordination.
Hospitality & Tourism:
Focused on guest safety, our training prepares staff for fires, natural disasters, and health crises management.
Retail & Shopping Centres:
Customised to address the challenges of large public spaces, including fire safety, evacuation procedures, and crisis management.
Financial Services:
Our courses cover data breach responses, physical security incidents, and crisis management to protect operations and sensitive information.
Telecommunications:
Ensuring service continuity, we address emergency planning for natural disasters, technical failures, and infrastructure resilience.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing:
Addressing risks of contamination and equipment failures, our training includes food safety and fire prevention strategies.
Warehousing & Storage:
Our programmes prepare teams for fire safety, hazardous material handling, and emergency response planning.
More information
Entry requirements:
- Pre-Course Study: Depending on the course mode, online pre-course work may be required before the face-to-face session.
- Online Study Requirements: A computer, smartphone, tablet, or similar device with internet access is needed for online or pre-course studies.
Course Fees
- Group Bookings Only: Currently, we’re focusing on group training sessions. Individual course bookings are not available at this time.
- Your Guide to Policies: For detailed information on refunds and fee protection, please consult our Pre-Enrolment Participant Handbook.
- Group Bookings: Custom payment solutions for every team. We’ll work with you to set up terms that align with your needs and ours.
For comprehensive details on your rights and responsibilities, including our complaints and appeals process, kindly refer to the Pre-Enrolment Participant Handbook on our website.