Fire Safety Advisor (Qld)
The person your workplace legally needs, and the training that makes them ready.
As of 1 July 2009, under the Queensland Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008, all high-occupancy buildings are legally required to appoint a Fire Safety Advisor (FSA). This nationally recognised course prepares you for that role — covering risk management, emergency planning, and workplace evacuation procedures.
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Fire Safety Advisor (Qld)
About this course
This course provides the skills and knowledge to carry out the duties of a Fire Safety Advisor, including developing risk management strategies and advising on the emergency planning process.
Completing this course satisfies the training requirements for the Fire Safety Advisor role under the Queensland Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008, and also meets the national qualification requirements for emergency prevention, workplace evacuation, and initial emergency response.
Units covered:
This course covers all eight units in the Fire Safety Advisor skill set:
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PUAFER001 Identify, prevent and report potential facility emergency situations
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PUAFER002 Ensure facility emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented
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PUAFER003 Manage and monitor facility emergency procedures, equipment and other resources
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PUAFER004 Respond to facility emergencies
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PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
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PUAFER006 Lead an emergency control organisation
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PUAFER007 Manage an emergency control organisation
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PUAFER008 Confine small emergencies in a facility
What you'll be able to do
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Identify, prevent, and report potential emergency situations in your facility
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Implement and maintain emergency prevention procedures, systems, and processes
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Manage and monitor emergency procedures, equipment, and resources
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Respond effectively to facility emergencies
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Operate within, lead, and manage an emergency control organisation (ECO)
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Confine small-scale emergencies, including fires, chemical spills, or minor incidents
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Develop risk management strategies for your workplace
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Advise on and oversee the emergency planning process
Who the course is for
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Employees appointed as, or working toward becoming, a Fire Safety Advisor
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Organisations meeting Queensland fire safety law requirements
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Companies looking to improve their overall emergency preparedness
Training format
Choose the format
What to know before you book
Face-to-Face
A fully hands-on 2 Day comprehensive course. Delivered in small groups with direct trainer guidance.
Face-to-Face
Time on the day
Pre-learning
Best for
2 Full Days
None
Full hands-on experience in one setting
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Minimum age 18
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A valid USI is required to receive your certification
Your certification
On successful completion, you'll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment covering all 8 units in the Fire Safety Advisor skill set (PUAFER001–PUAFER008).
(Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 (Qld) requires this training to be renewed every 3 years)
First Aid and Fire delivers this training and assessment as an approved third-party provider on behalf of Healthcorp Pty Ltd (RTO ID 91222). All qualifications and Statements of Attainment are issued by Healthcorp Pty Ltd in accordance with ASQA standards.