Frequently Asked Questions
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are your hours of operation?
Where are your training locations
TasFire Training North Location
339 Hobart Road, Youngtown, TAS 7249
Contact: Peter Ockerby
Tel: 03 6434 6705
Mobile: 0419 529 753
TasFire Training South
(Cambridge is approx. 13.5 kms East of the Hobart CBD)
1040 Cambridge Road, Cambridge TAS 7170
Contact: Rod Vallance
Tel: 03 6214 8802
Fax: 03 6248 5136
Mobile: 0418 123 200
E-Mail: r.vallance@fire.tas.gov.au
TasFire Training North West
15 Three Mile Line, Burnie, TAS 7320
Contact: Peter Ockerby
Tel: 03 6434 6705
Mobile: 0419 529 753
How many wardens do I need?
The number of wardens needed in a workplace will depend on a number of key aspects including but not limited to; the complexity of your workplace, how many and the type of building occupants your workplace has, the nature and hours of work at your workplace, the installed fire safety features in your workplace and most importantly what your workplace emergency plan requires in terms of the roles your staff are responsible for. More information can be gained from the relevant Australian Standards.
Can I have training delivered at my workplace?
Does TasFire Training write or develop emergency plans for workplaces?
How many people can I have on a training course?
Generally TasFire Training recommends a maximum of 12-15 participants depending on course to maximise adult learning, however this can vary. If participant numbers are less than 6 the benefits of group learning reduce and the training is not as cost effective to the employer as minimum changes apply for single employer groups. In the same way larger groups are also problematic as the larger the group the learning experience can diminish depending on the type of course. Larger groups can be split into manageable group sizes and may require additional instructors and co-ordination of groups on the day.
I need training in more than one region, who do I contact?
I have lost my certificate, can I get a copy?
Yes, simply contact your local training consultant by email, refer to the contact details in the location menu and provide, your full name, your employer when you attained the competency, your date of birth and your mailing address.
Do I need a unique student identifier (USI)?
TasFire Training delivers a number of short courses that result in a Certificate of Completion, these are not nationally accredited units of competency therefore a USI is not required.
Do I have to be re-trained?
- Re-training
- Evacuation/response exercises
- Table top emergency exercises
- Revision of roles and responsibilities
- Training/revision on any communication system in the workplace, (DECT phones, EWIS, Radios, etc.)
- Any other activity deemed necessary by the EPC (Emergency Planning Committee)
Emergency exercises should be designed to test not only staff knowledge but also to ensure that the emergency procedures serve their purpose
The decision to undertake formal re-training should be made on an organisational basis and should be based on factors such as the level of risk and how regularly Wardens and Chief Wardens have practised their skills and knowledge. All measures taken to test the effectiveness of emergency procedures should be reviewed and documented. This should also include documenting any of the refresher activities listed above.
Whilst it is common practise to undertake training every two to three years this decision should be made on an organisational basis and there is no legislative requirement to undertake re-training at prescribed intervals. For further information regarding compliance refer to Regulation 43 of the Workplace Health & Safety Regulations:
https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sr-2012-122#HC3@HP3.2@HD4@EN
What Workplace Emergency Planning Legislation applies?
Workplace Health and Safety Regulations” (WHSRs)
https://worksafe.tas.gov.au/laws/the_legislation/acts_and_regulations
The Regulations apply to all workplaces and detail broad requirements for emergency preparedness and response. There are also a number of Codes of Practice such as Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Part 5 Emergency Plans that are useful tools.
General Fire Regulations 2010 (GFRs)
https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sr-2010-136
What do we need to do to comply with Legislation?
If your workplace falls under the GFRs your emergency plan should be drafted in accordance with Australian Standard AS3745 as it applies to Tasmanian workplaces. AS3745 gives a good source of information regarding; the initial scope of training, the requirement for the initial training to be conducted by a competent person and the need to establish an Emergency Planning Committee.