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A Chief Warden leads a workplace’s response to emergency situations such as fires. You’ll arrange emergency preparations such as evacuations, staff training and emergency drills. Chief Wardens take a leading role during an emergency response and liaise with other wardens and emergency services personnel. You might evaluate your workplace’s response after an incident and make appropriate recommendations.
Chief Wardens should have strong leadership skills and be able to communicate clearly with a range of people. You’ll need to be able to remain calm during stressful situations and follow correct procedures during an emergency. Chief Wardens should be safety focused and have excellent situational awareness skills.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Chief Warden.
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The RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue is for first aiders, wardens, and emergency first responders working in the mining and resources sector. This nationally recognised qualification delivers advanced first aid skills and teaches you how to respond to worksite incidents and participate in rescue operations. Key competencies include: applying risk management processes, following WHS policies and procedures, preventing injuries, co-ordinating search and rescue operations, maintaining emergency response equipment, and more. Enquire now for entry requirements, mining sector career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
Get your ECO Chief Warden Certificate with the PUAFER006 - Lead an Emergency Control Organisation. You’ll need to hold a current ECO Warden Certificate to enrol in this nationally recognised short course. Chief Warden competencies include: identifying possible emergency situations, identifying emergency actions to include in the facility emergency plan, participating in committee meetings and drills, maintaining emergency response procedures, leading emergency response actions during an incident, monitoring evacuations, briefing attending emergency services personnel, reinstating emergency systems, participating in debriefing sessions, completing documentation. Enquire now for the next available enrolment dates and the full list of ECO Chief Warden outcomes..
Average duration: 1 day.
In Australia, Chief Wardens are generally paid an allowance in addition to their usual weekly pay or salary. This may vary depending on your workplace or industry and the responsibilities required of your role.
The number of wardens required in your industry is determined by current legislation requirements. The number of people appointed as a warden in a workplace usually depends on staff numbers and building arrangements. There may be multiple wardens and one Chief Warden.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in becoming a Chief Warden, consider enrolling in Lead an Emergency Control Organisation. This course covers a range of topics including identifying possible emergency situations, identifying emergency actions to include in the facility emergency plan, participating in committee meetings and drills, maintaining emergency response procedures and leading an emergency response during an incident.
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