Key Learning Outcomes

• Apply Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and implement safe work practices in accordance with legislation, industry standards, codes of practice, and regulations.

• Effectively communicate with occupants, emergency personnel, and stakeholders during emergencies, including providing clear instructions and directions to occupants and visitors.

• Adhere to and implement facility policies, procedures, and emergency response protocols, including initiating, controlling, and contributing to initial emergency responses.

• Safely confine emergencies, use initial response equipment and restore equipment post-response

• Respond to emergency signals and warnings

• Use communication systems effectively.

• Identify, assess, and manage emergency situations, including controlling associated hazards and assisting occupants, especially those requiring special assistance.

• Utilise risk management processes to prepare for and respond to facility emergencies, undertake pre-emergency planning, and contribute to facility emergency planning.

• Take on leadership or deputy roles within the emergency control organisation, wearing required identification.

• Document and report on facility emergency responses and outcomes and assist with post-emergency response activities, including contributing to reviewing and improving emergency procedures.