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Incident Management This Category provides a list of training courses to enable you to fulfil an Incident Management role under The Australasian Inter-Service Incident Management System (AIIMS). This will provide you with the required competencies to participate in managing incidents under AIIMS. This includes sub-categories under Level 1, 2 or 3 Incident Management.

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Contents

LEVEL 1 4

LEVEL 2 4

LEVEL 3 4


Index CONTENTS

LEVEL 1

AIIMS Awareness 5 AIIMS 4 6 Command, Control and Coordination (C3) Arrangements 8 Incident Controller (Level 1) 10 Sector Commander 12

LEVEL 2

Community Liaison Unit 15 Incident Controller (Level 2) 17 Liaise with Media at a Local Level 19 Operations Officer (Level 2) 21 Planning Officer 23 Public Information Function 24 Safety Advisor 25

LEVEL 3

MIMIC (Major Incident Management for Incident Controllers) 27 Strategic Decision Making (External Course) 29


AIIMS Awareness INDEX

Course Code: DFES0205 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion - DFES0205 AIIMS Awareness Pre-requisites: None Target Audience: Personnel who are required to understand Incident Management. Course Outline: This course provides an overview of the principles and processes underpinning the Australian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS) and an awareness of how it is applied in an operational context. Key Subject Areas: • State Emergency Management Arrangements • Hazard Management Agencies (HMA) • AIIMS principles • AIIMS management by function • Incident management structure • T-cards • Briefings and debriefings Course Duration: 4.5 Hours Delivery Format: Face-to-face or eLearning Assessment Approach: Multiple choice quiz Participant Information: None


AIIMS 4 INDEX

Course Code: AIIMS0002BL4 Competency(s) attained:

Statement of Attainment - 22202VIC Course in Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS) and VU20875 Work within the Australasian Inter-Service Incident Management System

Pre-requisites: None Target Audience: Any Career or Volunteer personnel required to undertake a functional role within an incident management team . Course Outline: This accredited course provides underpinning knowledge for a range of competencies from the Public Safety Training Package. In addition to this course, persons who hold senior roles in AIIMS are required to hold additional specific competencies from the Public Safety Training Package, relating to the role that they perform and as specified by the individual agencies. This is the fourth version of a course that is intended to train participants in the system and processes of AIIMS. Key Subject Areas: • AIIMS in Emergency Management • AIIMS Principles and Underpinning Concepts • Incident Action Planning • Risk Management • Information Flow • Incident Control • Planning, Intelligence, Public Information, Operations, Investigation,

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Course Duration: 2 Days Delivery Format: Face to face Assessment Approach: Written assessment Participant Information: None


Command, Control and Coordination (C3)

Arrangements INDEX

Course Code: DFES0569 Competency(s) attained: • Record of Completion DFES DFES0569.01 Command, Control and Coordination (C3) Arrangements Training • Record of Completion DFES DFES0569.02 Command, Control and Coordination (C3) Arrangements Simulation Exercise Pre-requisites: AIIMS Awareness Target Audience: Personnel required to work in an Emergency Management Operations Centre. Course Outline: This is an introductory course designed to provide Emergency Management Teams with the appropriate knowledge and skills to perform in a DFES Operations Centre. The course involves an e learning session followed by a simulated activity. Key Subject Areas: • DFES State Arrangements for Incident and Emergency Management • Responsibilities and processes required for effective operation of the State Operations Centre, Metropolitan Operations Centre and Regional Operations Centre’s • Familiarisation in the use of the Western Australian Fire and Emergency Services Manual Course Duration: 1 day Delivery Format: Online and Face to face Assessment Approach: Participants will be required to participate in simulation exercises.


Participant Information: None


Incident Controller (Level 1) INDEX

Course Code: AIIMS0011.C (Career) and AIIMS0011.V (Volunteers) Competency(s) attained: • Record of Completion - AIIMS12.C (Career) AIIMS12.V (Volunteer)

Incident Controller (Level 1) • On completion of a second practical assessment, students who hold

the relevant pre-requisites will also receive: • Statement of Attainment - PUAOPE012A Control a Level 1 incident Pre-requisites: Career (Urban & Bushfire Hazards): • Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting & Emergency Operations) • PUAFIR302B Suppress urban fire • PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire OR Volunteer (Bushfire Hazards): • Intro to Bushfire Firefighting • AIIMS 4 OR Volunteer (Urban Hazards): • Structural Firefighting • AIIMS 4 OR Volunteer & Career (Natural Hazards): • AIIMS 4 Target Audience: Personnel who are required to manage Incidents Course Outline: This course provides participants with the required knowledge and skills needed to perform the role (and functions) of an Incident Controller at a

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Level 1 incident. A Level 1 incident is characterised by being able to be resolved through the use of local or initial response resources only. In a Level 1 response the major function is operations, that is, to resolve the incident.

Key Subject Areas: • Incident planning • OH&S requirements • Responsibilities of an Incident Controller Level 1 • Incident command and control • Briefings and changeovers • Concluding operation and debriefs Course Duration: 4 Days Delivery Format: Face to face Assessment Approach: Practical assessment, written questions and a post course second practical assessment. Participant Information: None


Sector Commander INDEX

Course Code: DFES0590L4 Competency(s) attained:

• Record of Completion - DFES0590L3 Sector Commander On completion of a second practical assessment, students who hold the relevant pre-requisites will also receive: • PUAOPE015A Conduct briefings and debriefings • PUAOPE016A Manage a multi-team sector

Pre-requisites: • AIIMS Awareness and any one of the following: • Suppress urban fire • Suppress wildfire • Crew Leader Advanced Bushfire • Storm Damage Operations • Volunteer Structural Firefighting Students should also have the appropriate level of operational experience, leadership and supervision skills to manage tasks and teams. DFES also requires students in this course to have navigation skills. These skills can be proven by holding either of the following competencies: • PUAOPE003A/B Navigate in urban and rural environments • PUAOPE014A Navigate to an incident If students do not hold either of these units of competency a self-paced (assessment only) workbook must be completed prior to attending. This workbook results in: (continued over)


• DFES0581L0 – Basic Navigation Fire Sector Requirement: In addition to the DFES course pre-requisites, to attain the nationally recognised units of competency students within the Fire Sector must also have attained one of the following competencies relevant to their hazard role, prior to attending the course: • PUAFIR302B Suppress urban fire, or • PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire Target Audience: This course is designed for emergency service personnel that perform the role and functions of a Sector Commander. Participants will most likely be Station Officers and other senior personnel in Brigades, Units and Groups. Course Outline: This course provides Sector Commanders with the knowledge and skills to manage a sector at an incident safely, effectively and efficiently. The course is designed for all services and any incident type. Key Subject Areas:

• Risk assessment • Response plans • Communication systems • Incident Action Plans • Managing and monitoring sector operations • Managing post incident operations • Documentation

Course Duration: 2 Days Delivery Format: Face to Face (continued over)


Assessment Approach: Written assessment, practical assessment and post course evidence portfolio Participant Information: Students will require a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to: • analyse information to complete a range of activities • provide and transmit solutions transmit information and skills to

others


Community Liaison Unit INDEX

Course Code: DFES0561 Competency(s) attained: Record of Attendance DFES0561 Community Liaison Unit Pre-requisites: • AIIMS Awareness • Communicating with Communities in Crisis – Redcross via the DFES,

Community Engagement Director Target Audience: Personnel or volunteers interested in supporting DFES during an emergency. Course Outline: The primary role of the Community Liaison Unit (CLU) is to provide two way communications between the Incident Management Team and the affected community during the ‘response’ incident phase. The specific role and function of the unit will vary on an incident-by-incident basis. Key Subject Areas: • Effective community liaison • Functions and responsibilities within the CLU • CLU kit and uniform • Activation of the CLU • On-call rosters • Arriving at an incident • Locating the CLU • Setting up and managing the CLU • Demobilisation Course Duration: 4 hours Delivery Format: Blended (continued over)


Assessment Approach: None Participant Information: None


Incident Controller (Level 2) INDEX

Course Code: AIIMS0017 AIIMS0018 – to be used for second practical assessment recording Competency(s) attained:

• Record of Completion AIIMS0018 Incident Controller (Level 2) On completion of a second practical assessment, students who hold the relevant pre-requisites will also receive:

• Statement of Attainment -PUAOPE018A Control a Level 2 incident

Pre-requisites: Students must have successfully completed all of the following prerequisite requirements prior to commencing this course: • PUAOPE012A Control a Level 1 incident (Fire sector specific) Target Audience: This course is designed for emergency personnel that perform the role and functions of an Incident Controller at a Level 2 incident. Students in this course will most likely be current agency endorsed Level 1 Incident Controllers that come from the following areas: • District Officers • Chief & Deputy Bush Fire Control Officers • Area Officers and CESMs

• Senior Fire Officers & Regional Fire Coordinators

Course Outline: The Incident Controller (Level 2) course provides the skills and knowledge required to control a multi-team response to a Level 2 incident, to undertake a scene assessment, and to plan and implement an operational response and post response activities.

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Key Subject Areas: • Establishing control; • Conducting an assessment of the incident; • Establishing and maintaining a control structure; • Developing an Incident Action Plan; • Implementing the Incident Action Plan; • Maintaining control of incident; • Concluding incident activities; • Managing post incident operations.

Course Duration: 5 Days Delivery Format: Face to Face, Pre-course reading, On the job Activities Assessment Approach: Practical Assessment, Written Questions, Recognition of Prior Learning and post course practical assessment Participant Information: Students will require a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to: • analyse information to complete a range of activities • provide and transmit solutions to sometimes complex problems

transmit information and skills to others


Liaise with Media at a Local Level INDEX

Course Code: DFES0510 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0510 Liaise with Media at a local level Pre-requisites: None Target Audience: Personnel required to liaise with the media. This course is a prerequisite for AIIMS Public Information Officer and the Media Unit leader. Course Outline: Provide an understanding of the media and how it can be used as a tool to communicate the messages of the fire and emergency services and promote the image of the organisation in order for personnel to liaise with the media at incidents and provide information about local events. Key Subject Areas: • Introduction to the media • News, information and promotion • Media plans and media releases • Media personnel • Media interviews and conferences • Crisis management • Communicating programmes and event promotion • Evaluating your success Course Duration: 1 Day Delivery Format: Face to face Assessment Approach: Workbook / Logbook 3rd Party Assessment (continued over)


Operations Officer (Level 2) INDEX


• Record of Completion AIIMS0007 Operations Officer (Level 2) – in Training • On completion of a second practical assessment, students who

hold the relevant pre-requisites will also receive: • Record of Completion AIIMS0008 Operations Officer (Level 2) • Statement of attainment - PUAOPE023A Manage operations for a

Level 2 incident Pre-requisites: • AIIMS 4 • Incident Control (Level 1) • PUAOPE016A Manage a multi-team sector • PUAOPE015A Conduct briefings and debriefings Target Audience: Personnel that are required to perform the role of Operations Officer during incidents. Course Outline: This course covers the competency required to task and apply resources to achieve resolution of a Level 2 incident. This role is delegated responsibility by the Incident Controller to manage all activities undertaken to directly resolve the incident. Key Subject Areas: • Establish Command and develop the Operational structure • Manage Operations • Contribute to the development of the Incident Action Plan • Implement and monitor the communications plan

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• Participate in the Incident Management Team • Monitor and review Operations functions Course Duration: 3 Days

Delivery Format: Face to face Assessment Approach: Practical assessment, written questions and a post course second practical assessment. Participant Information: None


Planning Officer INDEX

Course Code: AIIMS0019 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion Planning Officer

Pre-requisites: TBD Target Audience: All Incident Managers, non-hazard specific and suitable for use by DPaW. Course Outline: This course provides people with the knowledge and skills to manage a planning section at an incident, including the Intelligence function. Key Subject Areas: • Planning Intent • Gather, Analyse, Disseminate • Planning Meetings • Intelligence Unit • Plans Unit • Resources Unit • Communications Planning Unit • Management Support • Managing the Section

Course Duration: 3 Days Delivery Format: Blended Assessment Approach: Pre-course reading, practical assessment, written assessment and a validation assessment Participant Information: None


Public Information Function INDEX

Course Code: DFES0568 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0568 Public Information Function Pre-requisites: • AIIMS 4 Target Audience: Experienced Operational Officer Course Outline: The dissemination of information to the public and stakeholders outside the Incident Management Team is critical to the success of incident management. Key Subject Areas: Element 1: • Public Information Function • Gathering and Disseminating information • Information and Warnings Unit • Media Unit • Community Liaison Unit Element 2: • Public Information Officer Course Duration: 2 Days Delivery Format: Face to face Assessment Approach: Written and practical assessment Participant Information: None


Safety Advisor INDEX


• Record of Completion AIIMS0016 Safety Advisor On completion of a second practical assessment, students who hold the relevant pre-requisites will also receive:

• Statement of attainment - PUAOPE026A Provide strategic safety advice at an incident

Pre-requisites: • AIIMS 4 • Operations Officer (Level 2) Target Audience: Personnel required to perform the role of Safety Advisor at incidents Course Outline: This course covers the competency to provide strategic advice in relation to safety at Level 2 and 3 incidents to the Incident Controller and Incident Management Team. Key Subject Areas: • Policy and procedures • Roles and responsibilities • Appointment and interactions • Safety advisor actions • Documentation and records

Course Duration: 1 day

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Delivery Format: Face to face Assessment Approach: Practical and written assessment, post course second practical assessments Participant Information: None


MIMIC (Major Incident Management for INDEX Incident Controllers)

Course Code: DFES0231 AIIMS0013 AIIMS0014 – to be used for second practical assessment recording Competency(s) attained: • Record of Completion AIIMS0013 Major Incident Management for

Incident Controllers On completion of a second practical assessment, students who hold the relevant pre-requisites will also receive: • Record of Completion AIIMS0014 Incident Controller Level 3 • Statement of Attainment - PUAOPE019A Control a Level 3 Incident Pre-requisites: • PUAOPE018A Control a Level 2 incident (Fire sector specific) • AIIMS 4 • Experience in Incident Control and/or Experience in Incident Planning Target Audience: Course Outline: MIMIC has been developed and produced by DFES and the WA Police Service. It ensures a uniform approach to training in major incident emergency management involving a multi-agency response and provides the competencies to undertake control of a level 3 incident effectively and confidently. Key Subject Areas: • Establish control and a control facility • Establish and maintain a control structure • Establish procedures to enable control to be exercised • Assess the situation and determine priorities


• Develop an incident action plan (continued over)

• Maintain control of incident • Implement an incident action plan • Conclude incident activities • Review incident activities Course Duration: 5 Days Delivery Format: Face to face Assessment Approach: Written and practical assessment, post course second practical assessment Participant Information: None


Strategic Decision Making (External Course) INDE Course Code: KOS0145L0 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion KOS0145L0 Strategic Decision Making Pre-requisites: Target Audience: Senior Managers who have responsibility for strategic incident management decisions Course Outline: How managers make and take responsibility for decisions is often the root cause of poor strategy implementation. In this program participants will demystify both the individual and group decision-making processes and empower their ability to effectively strategies and influence the context in which they operate. Key Subject Areas: • Understanding your decision-making approach, biases and

influencing skills • Developing strategic capability • Group decision-making process, applied strategy and influence Course Duration: 3 Days Delivery Format: Face to face Assessment Approach: None Participant Information: None

Technical This Category provides a list training courses for general skills and knowledge. The Technical category covers a wide range of training and has sub categories such as information technology, communications, rescue, vehicles etc.


Contents Page

AVIATION 32

BREATHING APPARATUS / HAZMAT 32

BUILT ENVIRONMENT 32

COMMUNICATIONS 34

FIRE 35

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 33

NAVIGATION 34

OH&S 34

RESCUE 34

VEHICLES 35

VESSELS 35


Index CONTENTS

AVIATION

Air Observer - Fire 36 Ground Controller 37

BREATHING APPARATUS / HAZMAT

Breathing Apparatus Draeger PSS7000 39 Breathing Apparatus Refresher 41 Dräger SPC3800 Splash Suit 43 HAZMAT 45 Operate Mass Decontamination System 46 SE400 Respirator 47 Thermal Imaging Camera 48

BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Assess Building Plans 49

COMMUNICATIONS

Base Radio Operator 50 Field Radio Operator 52 WAERN Advanced Radio Use 53 WAERN Basic Radio Use 54 Work in an Emergency Operations Centre 55


FIRE CONTENTS

Advanced Bush Fire Firefighting 57 Aircraft Incidents Awareness 59 Bush Fire Firefighting 61 Chief Bush Fire Control Officer 62 Crew Leader Advanced Bush Fire 64 Crew Leader Bush Fire 66 Fire Control Officer 68 Fire Control Officer Refresher Workshop 70 Firefighter Development Program 72 Hot Fire Operations 75 Internal Structural Firefighting 77 Introduction to Bush Fire Firefighting 79 Introduction to Firefighting 81 Introduction to Structural Firefighting 82 Machine Supervision 84 Marine Fire Assessment and Containment 86 Plantation Firefighting 88 Protect and Preserve the Incident Scene 90 Structural Firefighting 91 Structural Firefighting Awareness 92 Volunteer Firefighter Induction 93

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

FIRS Essential 94 RMS Essential 95 TRAIN Overview 96 TRAIN Advanced (User Training) 97 WebEOC 98


NAVIGATION CONTENTS

Navigate in Urban and Rural Environments 99

OH&S

Automated External Defibrillators (AED) 100 DFES CPR, Oxygen and Cervical Collar 102 Manage Injuries 103

RESCUE

Air Search Observer 105 Basic General Rescue 107 Chainsaw Operator 108 Confined Space Rescue Cat 2 110 Field Search Controller 112 Flood Rescue Boat Operations 114 Heavy Rescue 116 Land Search Team Leader 118 Land Search Team Member 120 Road Crash Rescue 122 SES Induction 124 Storm and Water Damage Operations - Ground 126 Storm and Water Damage Operations – Roof 128 Storm and Water Damage Operations – Roof Safety System Builder 130 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Cat 1 132 Vertical Rescue - Advanced 134 Vertical Rescue – Continuation Training 136 Vertical Rescue – Rope Rescue Systems 137 Vertical Rescue – Single Rope Rescue 139


VEHICLES CONTENTS

Driving - Off Road 141 Driving - On Road 143 Four Wheel Drive Recovery 145 Pump Operations 146 SET Minor Equipment 148

VESSELS

Recreational Skippers Ticket 149 VMRS Operational Induction 150


Air Observer - Fire INDEX

Course Code: DFES0030BL4 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion - DFES0030BL4 Fire Air Observer Pre-requisites: • AIIMS 4 • Fireline experience • Operational Level 1 firefighter Target Audience: Firefighters Course Outline: The course is designed to prepare suitably qualified personnel to undertake the role of Air Observer. The Air Observer’s responsibility is to obtain accurate intelligence of fire activities and fire control progress from an aircraft. These activities are undertaken via either Fire Detection flights or Fire Reconnaissance flights. Key Subject Areas: • Work safely around aircraft • Navigate from an aircraft • Obtain incident intelligence • Plan aircraft operations Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Ground Controller INDEX

Course Code: DFES0054B.C (Career), DFES0054B.V (Volunteer) Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion - DFES0054 Ground Controller Pre-requisites: Career: • TBA Volunteers: • VFTP ‘Bush Fire Firefighting’ Note: A volunteer participant will gain maximum benefit from this course if they have successfully completed VFTP ‘Crew Leader Bush Fire’ or VFTP ‘Sector Commander’, successfully completed VFTP ‘Advanced Bush Fire Firefighting’ and been an active brigade member for two to three years. Target Audience: Course Outline: This course is designed to explain the roles and responsibilities of Ground Controller from Level 1 to the more complex Level 3 type of incidents. It explores the varying types of fire-bombing operations within WA and the vital part the Ground Controller. It will provide an understanding of fire-bombing operations from types of aircraft, strategies and tactics, terminology, command and control structure, communications, reporting and safety systems. Key Subject Areas: • Roles of the Ground Controller • Aircraft type and capabilities • Fire-bombing strategies and tactics for Ground controller

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• Aerial suppressants • Aircraft Safety • Ground Crew Safety • Activating fire bombers: fixed wing and helitacs • Radio procedures • Paperwork and forms Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Breathing Apparatus Draeger PSS7000 INDEX

Course Code: DFES0503L3 Competency(s) attained: • Record of Completion - DFES0503L3 Breathing Apparatus

Draeger PSS7000 or • Record of Completion - DFES0403 Entry Control Officer

(structural) (issued to students who do not complete the practical assessment for BA)

Pre-requisites: • Structural Firefighting Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This course provides firefighters with the appropriate knowledge and skills to operate Breathing Apparatus (BA) safely, efficiently and confidently, and to undertake the role of Entry Control Officer (ECO) at an incident other than hazmat. Key Subject Areas: • Respiratory, circulatory systems and irrespirable

atmospheres • Characteristics, component parts and rules for BA • Pre-donning checks, Face Mask fit test, safe use and closing

down of BA • Servicing and fault reporting for BA • BA operating procedures, entry control procedures, moving

in smoke and darkness, entrapment procedures Note: This course covers the use of BA set Draeger PSS 7000 Course Duration: 2 Days (continued over)


Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Practical Assessment Participant Information: Note: Firefighters who wear Breathing Apparatus must have facial hair trimmed to comply with Australian Standard


Breathing Apparatus Refresher INDEX

Course Code: BA0001 Competency(s) attained: There is no formal Certification for this Training Course, however successful participants’ training records will be updated at Regional Level and your BA currency extended for another 12 months. It is currently a DFES requirement for Volunteers to complete at least one ‘Breathing Apparatus Refresher’ annually to maintain currency. Pre-requisites: Breathing Apparatus Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline:

This course is designed to maintain volunteer firefighters competencies to operate breathing apparatus safely, efficiently and confidently.

Key Subject Areas: • Respiratory system. • Wearing procedures for breathing apparatus (including the

wearing of Flash-hoods and buddy breathing). • Search procedures. • BA control procedures. • Ancillary equipment. Course Duration: 4 hours Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Practical (continued over)


Participant Information: Firefighters who wear Breathing Apparatus must have facial hair trimmed to comply with Australian Standard 1715:2009.


Dräger SPC 3800 Splash Suit INDEX

Course Code: DFES0579.1

Competency(s) attained:

Record of Training Dräger SPC 3800 Splash Suit

Pre-requisites: • BA0001 Breathing Apparatus Wearer or • DFES0503L3 Breathing Apparatus Draeger PSS7000 or • DFES0410 DFES Volunteer Hazmat Target Audience: Volunteers and support agency personnel required to wear fully encapsulating splash suits at incidents. Course Outline: The Dräger SPC 3800 Splash Suit course provides the skills and knowledge required to safely wear, and operate in Dräger SPC 3800 Splash Suits during HAZMAT/CBRN incidents requiring their use. The course also covers care and maintenance of the Dräger SPC 3800 Splash Suit. Key Subject Areas:

• Construction and protection • Limitations and safe work procedures • Suit operation • Inspections and after use procedures • Decontamination

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Content does not include:

Procedures for managing and combating HAZMAT/CBRN incidents Course Duration: 4 hours

Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Written and practical assessment

Participant Information: Good physical condition and healthy prior to donning the suit due to the difficulty in regulating body heat whilst wearing the suit.

Adequate hydration should also occur prior to donning and continue after doffing of the suit. Students that suffer the effects of claustrophobia will be closely monitored.


HAZMAT INDEX

Course Code: DFES0410 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0410 HAZMAT Pre-requisites: Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This unit is designed to provide learning materials and exercises to gain the knowledge and skills to render hazardous materials incidents safe utilising personal protective clothing. Key Subject Areas: • Select, test and don protective clothing • Work in area of operations (SOPs 3.6.1 ; 3.6.2 ; 3.6.3) Course Duration: 2 Days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Operate Mass Decontamination System INDEX

Course Code: DFES0182 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0182 Operate Mass Decontamination System Pre-requisites: DFES0181 Premier Stretcher Target Audience: Course Outline: This two day course is designed to give participants the skills underpinning knowledge and confidence to effectively operate the Mass Decontamination System. The course will focus on the practical deployment and erection of the Mass Decontamination System. Key Subject Areas: TBA Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


SE400 Respirator INDEX

Course Code: DFES0180 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0180 SE400 Respirator Pre-requisites: PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit Target Audience: Course Outline: This course is designed to train operational personnel on use of the SE400 Fan-supplied Positive-pressure Respirator. Key Subject Areas: • SE400 description • Safety precautions • Operational checks • Operation • Maintenance • Decontamination Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Thermal Imaging Camera INDEX

Course Code: DFES0525L3 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0525 Thermal Imaging Pre-requisites: • PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit • PUAFIR302B Suppress urban fire Target Audience: Course Outline: This course is designed to train operational personnel on use of Thermal Imaging Cameras. Key Subject Areas: • Thermography and thermal imaging devices • Safe use of thermal imagers in different environments • Image interpretation • NUCOM • Operation of thermal imaging devices Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Assess Building Plans INDEX

Course Code: PUAFIR403 Competency(s) attained: Statement of Attainment PUAFIR403B Assess Building Plans Pre-requisites: PUAFIR314B Utilise installed fire safety systems Target Audience: Course Outline: This unit covers the competency required to interpret building plans and associated documentation for fire safety systems and produce a report in accordance with the organisation’s requirements. Key Subject Areas: • Collect plans and documentation • Assess building plans and associated documentation • Report on the assessment of building plans and associated

documentation Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Base Radio Operator INDEX

Course Code: SES0114.2 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion SES0114.2 Base Radio Operator Pre-requisites: PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures SES0114 Field Radio Operator (can be completed together) Good literacy & numeracy skills Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This course is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills to operate the organisation’s communication systems and equipment during operations and activities. The course is split into two levels of operator: Field Radio Operator (see further information under this course); and Base Radio Operator Key Subject Areas:

• Use communication systems and equipment • Transmit and receive communications • Maintain communications equipment • Net operations • Recording of information & Radio Operators Log

Course Duration: 2 days (when combined with Field Radio Operator) Delivery Format: Face to Face (continued over)


Assessment Approach: Oral, written and practical assessment during and after course Participant Information: Literacy & numeracy skills required


Field Radio Operator INDEX

Course Code: SES0114 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion SES0114 Field Radio Operator Pre-requisites: PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational and safety policies and procedures Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This course is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills to operate the organisation’s communication systems and equipment during operations and activities. The course is split into two levels of operator: Field Radio Operator; and Base Radio Operator (see further information under this course) Key Subject Areas: Use communication systems and equipment Transmit and receive communications Maintain communications equipment Course Duration: 2 days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Oral, written and practical assessment during course Participant Information: None


WAERN Advanced Radio Use INDEX

Course Code: DFES0543 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0543 WAERN Advanced Radio Use Pre-requisites: Volunteer Firefighter participants must have successfully completed: • WAERN Basic Radio Use • Bush Fire Firefighting OR • the equivalent VTEC or BFS core brigade training modules Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: To provide volunteers with advanced knowledge and skills to operate the TAIT TM8260 Dual band radio and VHF/UHF handheld portables. Key Subject Areas: • Advanced use of radio • Use and operation of the Vertex VX829 handheld radio • Basic communication planning • Practical activity Course Duration: 2.5 hours Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Practical assessment Participant Information: None


WAERN Basic Radio Use INDEX

Course Code: DFES0542 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0542 WAERN Basic Radio Use Pre-requisites: Volunteer Firefighter participants must have successfully completed: • ‘Bush Fire Firefighting’ OR • the equivalent VTEC or BFS core brigade training modules. Note: Prerequisites will be different for other participants (e.g. SES volunteers and career firefighters). Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: To provide volunteers with the basic knowledge and skills to operate the TAIT TM8260 Dual band radio. Key Subject Areas: • Basic operation of dual band radio • Practical activity Course Duration: 2 hours Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Practical assessment Participant Information: None


Work in an Emergency Operations Centre INDEX

Course Code: SES0124L3 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion SES0124 Work as a member in an emergency operations centre Pre-requisites: PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures Good literacy and numeracy skills Competence in map reading and navigation (Induction TRK Section 6 or Navigate in Urban and Rural Environments) Target Audience: 2 days Course Outline: This course is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills necessary to support an emergency operation by providing information collection, collation and presentation services in an emergency operations centre. Key Subject Areas:

• Staffing responsibilities, requirements and Operations Room setup

• Information management process • Decision making process • DFES SES Operational Forms • Map marking and management • Visual display of information

Course Duration: 2 days (continued over)


Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Oral, written & practical assessments Participant Information: Good literacy & numeracy skills required


Advanced Bush Fire Firefighting INDEX

Course Code: DFES0420 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0420 Advanced Bush Fire Firefighting Pre-requisites: Participants must have successfully completed: • Introduction to Bush Fire Firefighting or • Bush Fire Firefighting

A participant will gain maximum benefit from this course if they have been an active brigade member for approximately three years. Target Audience: Volunteer Firefighters Course Outline: To provide volunteer firefighters with advanced knowledge of bush fire behaviour and suppression that builds on their current competencies as a ‘Bush Fire Firefighter’. Key Subject Areas: • Travelling to the fire • Characteristics of fire behaviour • Weather and fire behaviour • Topography and fire behaviour • Fire suppression techniques in different fuel types • Back-burning and burning out • Procedures for coordinating mopping up a bush fire • Fire ground safety (continued over)


Course Duration: 1.5 Days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Participation in classroom activities and exercises/activities including summative assessment Participant Information: None


Aircraft Incidents Awareness INDEX

Course Code: DFES0541L1 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0541L1 Volunteer Aircraft Incidents Awareness Pre-requisites: A participant will gain maximum benefit from this course if they have: • successfully completed VFTP ‘Introduction to Bush Fire

Firefighting’ or • VFTP ‘Bush Fire Firefighting’ or • PUAOHS001C Follow defined occupational health and safety

policies and procedures (for SES participants). Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This course provides volunteer firefighters with an overview and awareness of aircraft incidents with the emphasis being on safety and not necessarily on suppression. It is primarily designed for brigades responding to aircraft incidents outside the airport boundaries. Key Subject Areas: • Agency overview • Hazard awareness and PPE • Responding to and reporting aircraft incidents Course Duration: 1.5 hours (continued over)


Delivery Format: TBA Assessment Approach: None


Bush Fire Firefighting INDEX

Course Code: DFES0400C Competency(s) attained: Record of completion DFES0400C Bush Fire Firefighting Pre-requisites: Introduction to Firefighting Target Audience: Volunteer Firefighters Course Outline: This course provides volunteer firefighters with the appropriate knowledge and skills to undertake bush fire firefighting operations safely, efficiently and confidently. Key Subject Areas: • Bush fire behaviour • Bush fire suppression • Map reading • Bush fire safety awareness • Hand tools Course Duration: 1 Day Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Questions in Participant’s Workbook Written/Verbal & Practical Assessment Participant Information: None


Chief Bush Fire Control Officer INDEX

Course Code: DFES0196 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0196 Chief Bush Fire Control Officer Pre-requisites: A participant will gain maximum benefit from this course if they have successfully completed the ‘Fire Control Officer’ course and been an active brigade member for approximately five years. Target Audience: DFES Staff/ Volunteer Firefighters Course Outline: This course is designed to provide CBFCOs, DCBFCOs and FCOs with the knowledge and skills required to accurately determine a Bush Fire Incident Response Level and the knowledge needed to determine the Incident Response Escalation required to successfully manage the incident. This course provides a brief overview of the AIIMS as rudimentary understanding of AIIMS is required for development of other concepts covered in the course. Key Subject Areas: • Principles of AIIMS • Understanding incident levels • Triggers to guide escalation considerations • The role of the CBFCO • Incident Management Considerations for CFBCOs • Local Emergency Management Arrangements Course Duration: 1 Day (continued over)


Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Theory /Practical Exercises Participant Information: None


Crew Leader Advanced Bush Fire INDEX

Course Code: DFES0430 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0430 Volunteer Crew Leader Advanced Bush Fire Pre-requisites: • Introduction to Bush Fire Firefighting OR • Bush Fire Firefighting A participant will gain maximum benefit from this course if they have successfully completed VFTP ‘AIIMS Awareness’ and been an active brigade member for approximately three years. Target Audience: Volunteer Firefighters Course Outline: This course provides potential or appointed crew leaders, level 1 incident controllers or senior volunteer firefighters with ‘advanced’ knowledge and skills to work as a member of a team when suppressing a bush fire, in some situations without direct supervision. This course comprises a combination of the following courses: Advanced Bush Fire Firefighting (or equivalent) Crew Leader Bush Fire Please note: that if you have completed both of these courses you will be awarded the new competency (for this course) ‘Crew Leader Advanced Bush Fire’. If you have only completed one of the above courses, you only have to complete the missing course and you will also be awarded the new competency. (continued over)


Course Duration: 2 Days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Pre-Course Activities Written/Verbal Assessments Participant Information:


Crew Leader Bush Fire INDEX

Course Code: DFES0406 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0406 Crew Leader Bush Fire Pre-requisites: VFTP ‘Intro to Bush Fire Firefighting’ or VFTP ‘Bush Fire Firefighting’

Note: A participant will gain maximum benefit from this course if they have successfully completed VFTP ‘Introduction to Structural Firefighting’ or VFTP ‘Structural Firefighting’ and been an active brigade member for at least two years. Target Audience: Volunteer Firefighters Course Outline: This course is designed to provide learning materials and exercises to give the Crew Leader the knowledge and skills to work autonomously in leading their crew or controlling a small bush fire incident safely, effectively and efficiently, using the principles of the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS). Key Subject Areas: • Role and functions of a Crew Leader • The application of AIIMS for command and control • Factors in selecting and delegating tasks • Monitoring the ongoing performance of team members • Communication, consultation, decision making and planning

processes of a Crew Leader at a small incident • Applying AIIMS principles to manage small bush fire

incidents (continued over) Course Duration: 1 Day


Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Theory Assessment Written/Verbal Participant Information: None


Fire Control Officer INDEX

Course Code: DFES0408 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0408 Fire Control Officer Pre-requisites: A participant will gain maximum benefit from this course if they have successfully completed: • VFTP ‘Introduction to Firefighting’ and VFTP ‘Bush Fire

Firefighting’ OR • VFTP ‘Introduction to Bush Fire Firefighting’ and been an

active brigade member for approximately five years, except for non-control positions.

Target Audience: Volunteer Firefighters Course Outline: To provide potential or appointed Fire Control Officers with the knowledge and skills required to undertake their role in a local government. Key Subject Areas: • WA Fire Services • Legislation, powers and authority • The role of the Fire Control Officer (FCO) • Permits • Principles of AIIMS • Bush fire incident arrangements • Occupational Health and Safety • Local issues (continued over) Course Duration: 1.5 Days


Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Participation in classroom activities and exercises/activities as outlined in the lesson plan. Written Activity Assessment Workbook.

NOTE: Verbal option is not offered in this course. Participant Information: None


Fire Control Officer Refresher Workshop INDEX

Course Code: DFES0487L2 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0487L2 Fire Control Officer Refresher Workshop Pre-requisites: Participants must have successfully completed VFTP ‘Fire Control Officer’ training course and been an active brigade member for approximately five years, except for non-control positions. Note: It is recommended that if participants have not completed the VFTP ‘Fire Control Officer’ training program in the previous 10 years they attend the full ‘Fire Control Officer’ course. Target Audience: Volunteer Firefighters Course Outline: To provide appointed Fire Control Officers with updated information, knowledge and skills to undertake their role in a Local Government. Key Subject Areas: • Bush fire legislation • Role and powers of a Fire Control Officer • Permits • AIIMS update • Bush fire incident arrangements • Local issues Course Duration: 5 hours (continued over)


Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Workshop Participant Information: None


Firefighter Development Program INDEX

Course Code: N/A (See below) Competency(s) attained: • Record of Completion FDP000 – FDP Induction • Record of Completion FDPYR01 – Year 1 • Record of Completion FDPYR02 – Year 2 • Record of Completion FDPYR03 – Year 3 • Record of Completion FDPYR04 – Year 4 • Record of Completion FDPYR05 – Year 5 • Statement of Attainment PUAOHS002B Maintain safety at

an incident scene • Statement of Attainment PUAFIR301B Undertake

community safety activities • Statement of Attainment PUATEA002B Work autonomously • Statement of Attainment PUACOM005B Foster a positive

organisational image in the community • Statement of Attainment PUAFIR302B Suppress urban fire • Statement of Attainment PUAFIR208B Participate in

community safety activities • Statement of Attainment PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire • Statement of Attainment 22202VIC Course in AIIMS • Qualification PUA30613 Certificate III Public Safety (Fire &

Emergency Operations) – achieved at the completion of year 3

FDP000 – FDP Induction FDPYR01 – Year 1 FDPYR02 – Year 2 FDPYR03 – Year 3 FDPYR04 – Year 4 FDPYR05 – Year 5 (continued over)


Pre-requisites: FDP is structured to allow participants to gain required pre-requisites to progress through the programme. • Completed Trainee Firefighter School Target Audience: Career Firefighters Course Outline: The Firefighter Development Program (FDP) is a compulsory core skills development program for all career firefighters. 5th Class firefighters commence the program immediately after completing Trainee Firefighter School. Participants work through training and assessments relevant to the operational and on-shift duties of a firefighter. On completion of the program, students attain the rank of Senior Firefighter. Key Subject Areas: • Organisational policies and procedures • Consolidation of Trainee Firefighter School skills and

knowledge • Safety at an incident scene • Road Crash Rescue • Community engagement • Working autonomously • Suppress urban fire and wildfire • Utilise installed fire safety systems • Appliance qualification • The AIIMS structure • Ground controller • Responding to aviation incidents

Course Duration: 5 years Delivery Format: The program is predominantly completed on the job through the relevant station. The program includes: • Facilitated training sessions at The Academy (continued over)


• Reading and research activities • Written exercises • Structured exercises and activities on station • E-learning modules, and; • Work based learning.

Training Resources available include: DFES Intranet (incorporating policies, procedures and Doctrine), e-learning modules, computer, and all practical equipment used in the workplace. Assessment Approach: Multiple Assessment Tools Participant Information: None


Hot Fire Operations INDEX

Course Code: DFES027 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES027 Hot Fire Operations Pre-requisites: • VFTP ‘Structural Firefighting’ OR • VFTP ‘Introduction to Structural Firefighting’

Note: A participant will gain maximum benefit from this course if they have been an active brigade member for two to three years and have undertaken revision of those skills/ drills at their brigade prior to the course. Target Audience: Course Outline: This course is designed to provide volunteer firefighters with practical hands-on hot firefighting experience utilising various simulated scenarios. Key Subject Areas: • Work effectively in a firefighting team • Wear appropriate PPE and promote occupational safety and

health practices • Communicate effectively using signals and commands • Correctly use and maintain firefighting equipment (hoses,

branches and ancillary equipment) • Gain an appreciation of special risk situations Course Duration: TBA

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Delivery Format: Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Internal Structural Firefighting INDEX

Course Code: DFES0105BL3 Competency(s) attained: DFES0105BL3 Internal Structural Firefighting Pre-requisites: • DFES0404 Structural Firefighting • DFES0503L3 Breathing Apparatus Target Audience: Course Outline: This course is designed to provide Firefighters with the required knowledge and skills to read and combat fire behaviour within structures. Key Subject Areas: • Explain the combustion process and behaviour of fire gases

in a compartment • Explain fire development in compartments • Define the different types of emergent fire phenomena

including flashover and backdraught - including the circumstances in which these phenomena are likely to occur

• Recognise risk factors associated with emergent fire phenomena

• Identify firefighting techniques used to reduce the risk of emergent fire phenomena

• Demonstrate appropriate compartment firefighting techniques

Course Duration: 2 Days

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Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Pre-work theory assessment. Theory and written assessment during course. Participant Information: None


Introduction to Bush Fire Firefighting INDEX

Course Code: DFES0400A or SES0400A Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0400A Introduction to Bush Firefighting; or Record of Completion SES0400A Introduction to Bush Firefighting Pre-requisites: Registered DFES volunteer PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures Target Audience: Volunteers Note: This course is primarily aimed at pastoral and farmer response brigades and SES Course Outline: This is an introductory course designed to provide Volunteers with the appropriate knowledge and skills to participate in bush firefighting operations. Key Subject Areas:

• Teamwork and safety • Bush Fire Behaviour • Bush Fire Suppression • Bush Fire Safety Awareness • Incident command and control • Radio communications A • Maps A

Course Duration: 1 day (continued over)


Delivery Format: Face to Face

Assessment Approach: Theory assessment only Participant Information: None


Introduction to Firefighting INDEX

Course Code: DFES0400B Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0400B Introduction to Firefighting Pre-requisites: VFTP Volunteer Firefighter Induction Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This course is designed to provide Volunteer Firefighters with the appropriate knowledge and skills to undertake firefighting operations safely, efficiently and confidently. Key Subject Areas: • Teamwork and Safety • Basic Fire Theory • Incident Command and Control (AIIMS) • Radio Communications • Use and Maintain Equipment Course Duration: 1.5 Days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Theory, verbal and practical assessments during course Participant Information: None


Introduction to Structural Firefighting INDEX

Course Code: DFES0414 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0414 Introduction to Structural Firefighting Pre-requisites: Bush Fire Firefighting Target Audience: Course Outline: This course provides volunteer firefighters with the appropriate knowledge and skills to undertake external defensive firefighting operations safely, efficiently and confidently.

This course is primarily aimed at rural and settlement bush fire brigades. Key Subject Areas: • Proceeding to the fire. • Structural fire behaviour. • Extinguishing methods (includes fire extinguishers). • Ancillary equipment. • Combating structural fires. • Ancillary operations. • Note: There is no theory or practical for ropes, lines, knots

or ladders. Course Duration: 1 day (combined theory and practical) Delivery Format: Face to Face

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Assessment Approach: Theory assessment Participant Information: None


Machine Supervision INDEX

Course Code: DFES0004 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0004 Machine Supervision Pre-requisites: Bush Fire Firefighting A participant will gain maximum benefit from this course if they have: • successfully completed Crew Leader Bush Fire or • Sector Commander • successfully completed Advanced Bush Fire Firefighting • been an active brigade member for three years. Note: This course is also suitable for career firefighters undertaking the machine supervision role. Target Audience: Career & Volunteer Firefighters Course Outline: To provide volunteer firefighters with the knowledge and skills to supervise and assist machine operations at an incident. Machines may include dozers, graders, front end loaders or a tractor with plough. Key Subject Areas: • Machines in fire control operations • Role of machine supervisors • Machines used in fireline construction • Techniques for bush fire attack • Location and construction of fire control lines • Mop-up and rehabilitation

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• Pre-planning and use of machines • Briefings and monitoring performance Course Duration: 1 Day Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Assignment 1 (Pre-course assignment) Theory Assessment



Marine Fire Assessment and Containment INDEX

Course Code: DFES0592L3 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0592L3 Marine Fire Assessment and Containment Pre-requisites: Marine Fire Support (Marine Firefighting Level 1) which includes Breathing Apparatus as a pre requisite Target Audience: Volunteer Firefighters in Marine Fire Assessment and Containment (MFAC Brigades) MFAC brigades are VFRS brigades in Esperance, Exmouth, Dampier & Karratha, Port Hedland & South Hedland, Broome, Christmas Island and Port Walcott (Wickham & Roebourne). Course Outline: To provide Volunteer Firefighters in Marine Fire Assessment and Containment (MFAC) Brigades with the knowledge and skills to conduct initial response to a marine fire alongside by assessing the incident complexities and containing the fire by securing any holds, cabins or parts of the ship until additional resources and expertise is mobilised.

As per the Marine Firefighting Capability and Training Matrix, the subtitle for this course is Marine Firefighting (Level 2). Key Subject Areas: • Proceed to an emergency • Types of ships • Vessel arrangement and access • Ship crew organisation • Vessel plans, drawings and documents

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• Fixed fire suppression systems • Fire development in compartments • Combat the emergency • Safety and hazards • Monitoring a vessel • Ship stability Course Duration: 1 Day Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Theory Assessment (Written or Oral) Structured exercises Participant Information: Structured group visit with attendance by port personnel requires participants be capable of attending a pre-arranged port/ship visit. Fit for Duty requirements are consistent with those of a firefighter.


Plantation Firefighting INDEX

Course Code: DFES0009 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0009 Plantation Firefighting Pre-requisites: Bush Fire Firefighting Note: A participant will gain maximum benefit from this course if they have been an active brigade member for two to three years. Target Audience: Volunteer Firefighter Course Outline: To provide volunteer firefighters who undertake plantation firefighting with the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively undertake the relevant suppression techniques. Key Subject Areas: • Plantation fuel characteristics • Plantation life cycles • Weather factors in plantations of different ages • Plantation management practices • Methods of fire suppression in plantation fires • Hose lay and relay pumping in plantations • Hand tools in plantations Course Duration: 1 Day Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Written Theory Assessments NOTE: Although there is no formal practical assessment for this (continued over)


TRK, participants must participate in the practical exercise in order to successfully complete this course. Participant Information: None


Protect and Preserve the Incident Scene INDEX

Course Code: PUALAW001B Competency(s) attained: Statement of Attainment PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene Pre-requisites: Target Audience: Course Outline: This unit covers the competency required, on arrival at the scene of an accident or incident, to conduct initial assessment, take action to maintain public safety and preserve the scene, and note and record details and information. The unit is particularly applicable in cases where organisation personnel are the first to arrive at the scene of an accident or incident. Key Subject Areas: • Respond to an Incident • Assessing the scene • Securing and preserving the scene • Recording and reporting information Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Structural Firefighting INDEX

Course Code: DFES0404 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0404 Structural Firefighting Pre-requisites: Introduction to Firefighting Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This is an introductory course designed to provide Volunteer Firefighters with the appropriate knowledge and skills to participate in external, defensive firefighting operations. Key Subject Areas: • Proceeding to the fire • Extinguishing methods (includes fire extinguishers) • Structural fire behaviour • Ancillary equipment (includes ropes, knots, lines and

ladders) • Combatting structural fires • Incident command and control (AIIMS) at structure fires • Ancillary operations and clean-up Course Duration: 2 Days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Theory, practical and written assessment Participant Information: None


Structural Firefighting Awareness INDEX

Course Code: DFES0440 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0440 Structural Firefighting Awareness Pre-requisites: None Note: A participant will gain maximum benefit from this course if they have successfully completed Bush Fire Firefighting or Introduction to Bush Fire Firefighting. Target Audience: Course Outline: This training provides volunteer firefighters with an overview and awareness of structural firefighting with the emphasis being on safety and not necessarily on suppression. Key Subject Areas: • Introduction to structural firefighting awareness • Principles of fire attack • Structural firefighting hazards • Motor vehicle/machinery fire hazards Course Duration: 2 hours Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Volunteer Firefighter Induction INDEX

Course Code: DFES0401 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0401 Volunteer Firefighter Induction Pre-requisites: None Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This is service specific training unit which provides new volunteers with an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of a volunteer Firefighter. Completion of this unit enables the progression to other training programs within the VFTP. Key Subject Areas: • Introduction to Volunteer Fire Services • Volunteer FRS • Volunteer BFS • Volunteer ES Course Duration: 2 hours Delivery Format: Face to Face or Self-Paced Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


FIRS Essential INDEX

Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion OMS0018 FIRS Essential Pre-requisites: None Target Audience: Any member of a Volunteer Fire Brigade who will be entering information into FIRS. For Career Fire and Rescue, Station Officers or those undertaking Station Officer Training are required to complete this course. Course Outline: This course is to provide you with an understanding of the Australian Incident Reporting System (AIRS) and the Fire and Incident Reporting System (FIRS) and how they are used by DFES. Key Subject Areas: Course Duration: 1 Day (6 hours) Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: None Participant Information: None


RMS Essential INDEX

Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion OMS0006 RMS Essential Pre-requisites: None Target Audience: DFES Employees Course Outline: This course will cover the where and how to modify records in RMS Key Subject Areas: Course Duration: 1 Day (6 hours) Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: None Participant Information: None


TRAIN Overview INDEX

Course Code: OMS0018 Competency(s) attained: Record of Attendance OMS0018 TRAIN Overview Pre-requisites: None Target Audience: Administrative personnel, District Officers Course Outline: This course is designed to provide participants with an overview on the functions within the TRAIN Database. Key Subject Areas: • Accessing to TRAIN • Viewing Training records • Viewing Courses • Viewing skills maintenance activities • Basic Reports

Course Duration: 3 hours Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: None Participant Information: None


TRAIN Advanced (User Training) INDEX

Course Code: OMS002 Competency(s) attained: Record of Attendance OMS002 TRAIN Advanced Pre-requisites: OMS0018 TRAIN Overview Target Audience: Administrative staff Course Outline: This course is held in conjunction with TRAIN Overview (OMS0018). Staff who perform TRAIN data entry are required to attend this training. Key Subject Areas: • Entering courses • Entering skills maintenance activities • Printing certificates

Course Duration: 4 Hours Delivery Format: Face to face Assessment Approach: None Participant Information: None


WebEOC INDEX

Course Code: WEB0001 Competency(s) attained: Pre-requisites: Staff who apply to do this training must be aware of the position they will require to use WebEOC Target Audience: DFES Staff, Career Fire-fighters, Volunteers where required Course Outline: This course is designed to provide participants with the skills to use the DFES Web based Emergency Operations Centre program (WebEOC). Key Subject Areas: Participants will be shown how to access and utilise boards within WebEOC, inclusive of the following: • Information Log • Request Log • State Preparedness Board • Staff Disposition Board • Master View Course Duration: 2 hours Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: During the WebEOC training, users will be required to submit information into the system appropriately. Participant Information: No


Navigate in Urban and Rural Environments INDEX

Course Code: SES0123L3 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion SES0123L3 Navigate in Urban and Rural Environments Pre-requisites: PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This unit covers competency required to navigate in urban and rural environments and inland waterways. Key Subject Areas:

• Determine current location, destination and resources • Determine and plan a safe route • Navigate to destination • Complete post-navigational activities

Course Duration: 2 days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Practical assessment during course. Outdoor navigation exercise & as navigators during vehicular travel. Some assessments may be completed as post course assessments. Participant Information: Moderate level of fitness required Literacy & numeracy skills required


Automated External Defibrillator (AED) INDEX

Course Code: DFES0566 Competency(s) attained: PUAOPE010C Operate an automated external defibrillator in an emergency Pre-requisites: PUAEME001B Provide emergency care or HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support Target Audience: Personnel where an AED device is available in their operating area. Course Outline: This unit covers the competency required to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED) to defibrillate a casualty in an emergency situation. Key Subject Areas: • Assess casualty and develop management plan • Check equipment • Attach and operate equipment • Recover and restore equipment Course Duration: 2 hours Delivery Format: Face to face Assessment Approach: Practical Assessment –simulation exercises as part of an emergency response team, using the AED. (continued over)


Oral Questioning –verbal questions to confirm their underpinning knowledge and contingency management skills. Participant Information: None


DFES CPR, Oxygen and Cervical Collar INDEX

Course Code: DFES0513 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0513 DFES CPR, Oxygen and Cervical Collar Pre-requisites: None Target Audience: Refresher Training Course Outline: This course provides volunteer firefighters with the level of first aid training that relates to their brigade/unit operational role requirement. This will vary between Bush Fire Brigades, Emergency Service Units and Volunteer FRS brigades. Key Subject Areas: • DRABCD and recovery position • Respiratory system • Circulatory system (CPR) • Fractures and soft tissue injuries • Use and practical application of Oxy Viva • Use and practice of Cervical Collar Course Duration: 1 Day (8 hours) Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Manage Injuries INDEX

Course Code: DFESEME002 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFESEME002 Manage Injuries Pre-requisites: • PUAEME001B Provide emergency care

or HLTFA311A Apply first aid • PUAOHS001C Follow defined occupational health and safety

policies and procedures (SES only) Participants should also have: • PUAEME003C Administer oxygen in an emergency situation Target Audience: Course Outline: This course has been developed to increase rescuer skills concerning the management of injuries. Key Subject Areas: • Assessment of scene • Assess casualty • Implement emergency management procedures • Move the casualty • Complete documentation Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: Assessment Approach: (continued over)


Air Search Observer INDEX

Course Code: SES0102 Competency(s) attained: PUAAMS001B Work in an aviation environment PUAAMS002B Search as a member of an air search team Record of Completion SES0102 Air Observer Pre-requisites: PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures Target Audience: Volunteers & Career Staff Course Outline: This course is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to work effectively and safely within an aviation environment; and conduct air search observation duties during an air search operation. Key Subject Areas:

• Work effectively as a member of a search and rescue team

• Work safely in an aviation environment • Survival techniques in water • Complete documentation • Prepare for search operations • Conduct search operations • Investigate search operations • Communicate search outcome

Course Duration: 2 days (continued over)


Delivery Format: Face to Face (AMSA)

Assessment Approach: Oral & practical assessment Participant Information: Not susceptible to motion sickness Water survival exercise


Basic General Rescue INDEX

Course Code: SES0121 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion SES0121 Basic General Rescue Pre-requisites: Registered member of DFES PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This course is designed to train participants to complete operational tasks at a basic (Induction) level in preparation to undertake storm damage, rescue and other core SES skills. Key Subject Areas:

• Rope work • Tools, ladders, generators and tents • Casualty handling and basic rescue skills

Course Duration: 2 days or conducted over a series of training nights Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Oral, written & practical assessments during course. Group exercise during course Participant Information: Ability to climb a ladder and use hand tools


Chainsaw Operator INDEX

Competency(s) attained: Statement of Attainment FPICOT2239A Trim and crosscut felled trees Record of Completion DFES0550 Chainsaw Operator Pre-requisites: • PUAOHS001C, DFESOHS001 or SES0126L3 Follow defined

occupational health and safety policies and procedures • Basic General Rescue DFES suggests participants are also competent in the following knots: • Figure Eight on a Bight • Follow Through Figure Eight • Round Turn Two Half Hitches • Bowline • Prussik Knot • Double Fishermen’s Knot Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This course is designed to train participants with the skills and knowledge to safely trim and cut fallen trees which may either pose an inconvenience or a hazard. On completion of this program, you should be able to: • identify cutting requirements; • prepare and maintain chainsaw equipment; • assess felled tree and plan cutting; and • trim and cut felled tree.

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Key Subject Areas: • Legislation and safety • Chainsaw familiarisation, maintenance & operations • Bucking, undercutting and limbing • Pole Saws • Emergency tree operations • Demonstrations – assisting a chainsaw operator working at

height and pole saw use • Practical Demonstration and Practice – bucking,

undercutting, limbing Course Duration: 1 Day (can be extended as required) Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Oral, written & practical assessment Participant Information: This course requires the physical ability and co-ordination to safely operate a chainsaw.


Confined Space Rescue Cat 2 INDEX

Course Code: CSR0004L4.C (Career) CSR0004L3.V (Volunteers) CSR0004L4.G (Gap for those with PUASAR005B) Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion CSR0004L4 Confined Space Rescue Category 2 (Career) Record of Completion CSR0004L3 Confined Space Rescue Category 2 (Volunteer) If all pre-requisites are met, participants will also receive: Statement of Attainment PUASAR025A Undertake confined space rescue Pre-requisites: • Breathing Apparatus • Participate in rescue operations • Senior First Aid or equivalent • Confined Space Rescue Category 1 • Unit of competency pre-requisite: PUASAR022A Participate

in a rescue operation

Target Audience: Course Outline: This unit covers the competency required to undertake rescue in confined spaces as a member of a single agency or multi-disciplinary team. The application of this unit in the workplace covers a range of confined space rescue situations. Key Subject Areas: • Prepare for confined space rescue operation

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• Assess and manage confined space/trench rescue • Determine location and condition of casualties • Gain entry to confined space • Remove casualties • Conclude rescue operations Course Duration: 4 Days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Pre-course workbook, Practical Assessment, Verbal questions Participant Information: None


Field Search Controller INDEX

Course Code: SES115 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion SES115 Field Search Controller Pre-requisites: • AIIMS Awareness or AIIMS 4 • PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational

health and safety policies and procedures • SES0119 Land Search Team Leader (minimum 2 years’

experience) • PUASAR008A Search as a member of a land search team

(minimum 2 years’ experience) Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: During this course, participants will be trained and assessed in co-ordinating and managing a Search and Rescue Operation. Key Subject Areas: • Principles of Land Search Operations and Problems in WA • Search Organisation • Search Resources • Air Search Considerations • Search Information • Search Assessment • Search Appreciations • Search Plans and Orders • Presentation of Orders • Search Techniques

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• Operational Considerations Course Duration: 5 days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: On course assessment and post course validation. Practical and written assessment Participant Information: None


Flood Rescue Boat Operations INDEX

Course Code: SES0125L3 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion SES0125 Flood Rescue Boat Operations Pre-requisites: • Senior First Aid • PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational

health and safety policies and procedures • PUASAR001B, PUASAR022 or DFES0068 Participate in a

rescue operation • PUAOPE003B or SES0123L3 Navigate in urban & rural

environments • Current ‘C’ Class driver’s license • Competency in the following knots: • Sheet bend • Clove hitch • Bowline • Round turn and two half hitches • Any identified splices on the course • RECOMMENDED: Obtain Recreational Skippers Certificate

before/after course Target Audience: Volunteers with Flood Rescue role Course Outline: This course is designed to train participants to operate as part of a flood rescue boat crew safely and effectively and covers: • Prepare for boat operation • Operate rescue boat • Conduct emergency drills

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• Conduct rescue boat search and recovery • Recover and restore vessel Key Subject Areas: • Principles, preparations and planning • The flood boat crew • The flood boat • Boating equipment • Boating Safety • Avoiding collisions including rules of the road • Launch • Basic and advanced seamanship • Emergency procedures • Emergency operations • Recovery and post-operations Course Duration: 3 Days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Oral, written & practical assessments during course Swim test Participant Information: Physical fitness Ability to swim Ability to cope with traumatic incidents


Heavy Rescue INDEX

Course Code: DFES0239 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0239 Heavy Rescue Pre-requisites: • Road crash rescue • Manage injuries Target Audience: Career stations with heavy rescue capability or personnel who relieve in these areas Course Outline: This course introduces the course that introduces the participants to a higher level of rescue using specialised equipment and new extrication techniques. The third day includes practical sessions at the train yards to conduct a train lift. Key Subject Areas: • Trains • Buses • Heavy Good vehicles • Domestic and industrial rescue

Course Duration: 3 Days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Verbal and practical assessment throughout the course

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Participant Information: Must be fit for normal operational duties


Land Search Team Leader INDEX

Course Code: SES0119

Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion SES0119 Land Search Team Leader Pre-requisites: • PUAOHS001C, DFESOHS001 or SES0126L3 Follow defined

occupational health and safety policies and procedures • PUACOM001C, DFESCOM001 or SES0127L3 Communicate in

the workplace • PUATEA003B or SES0194 Lead, manage and develop teams • PUASAR008B or SES0122L3 Search as a member of a land

search team • PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene • Senior First Aid or its equivalent • Currency in PUAOPE003B or SES0123L3 Navigate in urban and

rural environments

RECOMMENDED: Field Radio Operator as minimum level of radio

Target Audience: Volunteers

Course Outline: This course is designed to train and assess participants in effectively leading a search team in the field and performing the duties of a Land Search Team Leader.

Key Subject Areas: • Revision of generic leadership • Land search problems in Western Australia • Land search principles and organisation • Search information and communications

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• The search team leader • Search formations and resources • The effects of climate extremes - hypothermia • The effects of climate extremes - hypothermia • Orders, briefings and debriefings • Orders practice • Observation skills • Leading a team in the field Course Duration: 2 days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Pre course reading Oral, written & practical assessments during course Participant Information: Moderate physical fitness Good literacy skills


Land Search Team Member INDEX

Course Code: SES0122L3 Competency(s) attained: PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene PUATEA001B Work in a team Record of Completion SES0122L3 Land Search Team Member Pre-requisites: PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This course is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills to enable them to search and locate lost persons and/or items as a member of a land search team. Key Subject Areas:

• Organising a search • Preparing for search operations • Safety in search operations • Briefings and orders • Composition of search team • Search formations • Observation skills • Object indication, action on find and crime scene

preservation and protection of public • Search recall, debriefs and stand down • Practical activities

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Course Duration: 2 days

Delivery Format: Face to face Assessment Approach: Oral, written & practical assessment Participant Information: Moderate level of fitness


Road Crash Rescue INDEX

Course Code: DFES0407 (version B) or SES0407 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0407 Road Crash Rescue Pre-requisites: • PUAEME002 Manage injuries at emergency incident OR

HLTFA311A Apply first aid • PUASAR022A Participate in a rescue operation NOTE: A participant will gain maximum benefit from this course if they have completed Senior First Aid or HLTFA1A Apply basic first aid or HLTFA311A Apply first aid or DFES CPR, Oxygen and Cervical Collar (DFES0513) or an equivalent or higher first aid qualification. SES Participants must also have: • PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational

health and safety policies and procedures • Basic General Rescue Volunteer Firefighters must have: • Volunteer firefighter induction • Introduction to firefighting or equivalent Target Audience: Personnel required to undertake Road Crash Rescue as part of their brigade/unit/group role Course Outline: This course has been developed to train State Emergency Service (SES) Volunteers, Volunteer Emergency Service Units, Career and Volunteer Fire and Rescue personnel in the skills of Road Crash Rescue.

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Key Subject Areas: • Road crash rescue • Vehicle rescue equipment • Vehicle construction • Characteristics of road crashes • Safety of the scene • Casualty management • Casualty access • Primary entry • Occupational stress • The spine • Working with Rescue 1 Course Duration: 2 days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Oral, written & practical assessments Participant Information: Moderate level of fitness Ability to cope with traumatic incidents


SES Induction INDEX

Course Code: SES0126L3 and SES0127L3 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion SES0126L3 SES Induction – OHS Component Record of Completion SES0127L3 SES Induction - Complete Pre-requisites: Registered DFES volunteer Target Audience: SES Volunteers Course Outline: The purpose of the course is to provide new SES Volunteers with the skills and knowledge to enable them to quickly and safely become a functional member of an SES unit. Key Subject Areas:

• Organisation and Local Unit Information • OH&S, support and wellbeing, and manual handling • Working in a team • Communication, giving and receiving information and

working with the public • Introduction to communications • Introduction to map reading and navigation • Basic General Rescue

Course Duration: 2 days or over a series of Training nights Delivery Format: Face to Face and Self-Paced

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Assessment Approach: Oral and/or written & practical assessments during the course Participant Information: None


Storm and Water Damage Operations -

Ground INDEX

Course Code: SES0196L3, SES0196L4 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion SES0196L3 Storm Damage Operations - Ground On completion of logbook: • PUASES008A Undertake storm and water damage

operations • PUAOHS002B Maintain safety at an incident scene Pre-requisites: • PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational

health and safety policies and procedures • Competence in the following knots - Figure 8 Knot, Figure 8

on the Bight, Alpine Butterfly, Double Sheet Bend, Double Fisherman’s Knot, Prusik Knot, Tape Knot, Clove Hitch, Tensionless Anchor, Bowline, Round Turn and Two Half Hitches.

• Completed and be current in Senior First Aid or its equivalent

Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This course is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills to undertake storm and water damage operations. Key Subject Areas: • Prepare for Storm Response • Provide Information to Householders and the Public (continued over)


• Mitigate the Effects of Storm Damage • Mitigate the Effects of Water Damage • Restore and Recover Storm Damage Equipment • Determine Hazards at an incident site • Implement Hazard Controls an incident scene • Maintain personal safety • Contribute to maintaining safety of other work group

members Course Duration: 1 day Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Oral, written & practical assessments Log book is required to obtain the National Unit of Competency Participant Information: Practical component involves the use of hand tools, heavy lifting, bending and carrying objects.


Storm and Water Damage Operations - Roof IN

Course Code: SES0197L3 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion SES0197L3 Storm Damage Operations - Roof Pre-requisites: • PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational




• SES0196L3 Storm Damage Operations – Ground (can be completed concurrently)

Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This course is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills to undertake storm and water damage operations. Key Subject Areas: • Assess the situation • Mitigate the effects of Storm Damage • Operating at height • Walking on a roof • Complete operations

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Course Duration: 1 day

Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Oral, written & practical assessments Participant Information: Practical component involves climbing ladders, hauling items and working at height.


Storm and Water Damage Operations –

Roof Safety System Builder INDEX Course Code: SES0198L3, SES0198L4 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion SES0198L3 Storm Damage Operations – Roof Safety System Builder On completion of logbook: PUASES013A Undertake storm and water damage operations performed at heights Pre-requisites: • PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational




• SES0196L3 Storm Damage Operations – Ground • SES0197L3 Storm Damage Operations - Roof Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This course is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills to build a roof safety system. Key Subject Areas: • Assess the situation (continued over)


• Building a roof safety system • Complete Operations Course Duration: 1 day Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Oral, written & practical assessments Log book is required to obtain the National Unit of Competency Participant Information: Practical component involves using, hauling and throwing ropes.


Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Cat 1 INDEX

Course Code: DFES0068 Competency(s) attained: • PUASAR022A Participate in a rescue operation • PUASAR023A Participate in an urban search and rescue

category 1 • DFES0068 USAR Cat 1 Pre-requisites: • PUAEME001B Provide emergency care or HLTFA211A

Provide basic emergency life support • SES REQUIREMENTS: • PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational

health and safety policies and procedures • SES0121 Basic General Rescue Target Audience: Personnel who are required to undertake this role as part of their operational duties Course Outline: This course has been developed to introduce DFES members to Urban Search and Rescue Category 1. This is the primary search and rescue of surface casualties in the event of a major incident that may occur anywhere in the world. Key Subject Areas: • Introduction to USAR, PPE and Equipment • USAR Taskforces and Teams • Hazards And Safe Working Practices • Building Classification, Construction and Collapse Patterns • Search and Rescue (continued over)


• Rescue Operations Course Duration: 1 day (can be extended) Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Pre-course: Completion of CAT 1 USAR CD or Workbook and Theory assessment Oral, written & practical assessments during course Participant Information: Moderate level of fitness and strength


Vertical Rescue - Advanced INDEX

Course Code: DFES0574L4 (or DFES0576L4) Competency(s) attained: • Record of Completion DFES0574L4 Advanced Vertical

Rescue Or • Record of Completion DFES0576L4 Vertical Rescue (when

run as combined course of Single Rope Rescue, Rope Rescue Systems & Advanced Vertical Rescue)

Pre-requisites: • PUASAR022A Participate in a rescue operation • DFES0572L3 Single Rope Rescue (except when combined) • DFES0573L3 Rope Rescue Systems (except when combined) • Manage Injuries • FRS ONLY: Breathing Apparatus qualified Target Audience: Personnel required to undertake these duties as part of operational requirements Course Outline: This module provides participants with Rapid access and retrieval skills and knowledge, along with an introduction to climbing. This is the operational level expected for a primary vertical rescue team member.

Key Subject Areas: • Climbing • Rapid Access • Difficult Edges Course Duration: 24 hours

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Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Oral & practical assessment Ongoing continuation training Participant Information: Medical/Functional Ability Height phobia test


Vertical Rescue – Continuation Training INDEX

Course Code: None Competency(s) attained: None Pre-requisites: Minimum of • DFES0572L3 Single Rope Rescue or • DFES0573L3 Rope Rescue Systems Target Audience: Current vertical rescue team members Course Outline: This module provides participants with continuation training to maintain currency in their vertical rescue skills, up to the skill level of their current qualification. Key Subject Areas: As appropriate to the qualification level of the individual participant Course Duration: 1 day Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: None Participant Information: None


Vertical Rescue - Rope Rescue Systems INDEX

Course Code: DFES0573L3 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0573L3 Rope Rescue Systems Pre-requisites: • PUASAR022A Participate in a rescue operation • Apply First Aid • Oxy Viva • Resuscitation • Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) • FRS ONLY: Breathing Apparatus qualified Target Audience: Personnel required to undertake these duties as part of operational requirements Course Outline: This module provides participants with rope management skills and knowledge and an operational outcome to operate as a team member of a raise and lowering system Key Subject Areas: • Lowering • Raising • Belaying (two line system) • Casualty handling equipment • Frames – Larkin, Tripod etc as required • Tyrolean, inclines

Course Duration: 55 hours

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Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Oral & practical assessment Ongoing continuation training Participant Information: Medical/Functional Ability Height phobia test


Vertical Rescue - Single Rope Rescue INDEX

Course Code: DFES0572L3 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0572L3 Single Rope Rescue Pre-requisites: • PUASAR022A Participate in a rescue operation • Apply First Aid • Oxy Viva • Resuscitation • Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) • FRS ONLY: Breathing Apparatus qualified Target Audience: Personnel required to undertake these duties as part of operational requirements Course Outline: This module provides participants with rope mobility skills and an operational outcome skill and knowledge to conduct a one-on-one (mid pitch) rescue Key Subject Areas: • Ascending • Descending • Belaying (introduction) • 1 on 1 rescue Course Duration: 50 hours Delivery Format: Face to Face

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Assessment Approach: Oral & practical assessment Ongoing continuation training Participant Information: Medical/Functional Ability Height phobia test


Off-Road Driving INDEX

Course Code: DFES0017 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0017 Off Road Driving Pre-requisites: • hold a current and appropriate vehicle driver’s license for

the particular brigade or unit vehicle that they will be driving

SES only – no other pre-requisites All other services: • VFTP On-road Driving Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This course provides volunteers with the knowledge and skills to drive vehicles off road safely and efficiently. Key Subject Areas: • Vehicle manoeuvring • Basic all-wheel drive vehicles and driving principles • Stall recovery • Steep ascents and descents • Cross country driving • Negotiating obstacles • Basic vehicle recovery Course Duration: 2 Days

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Delivery Format: Face to Face

Assessment Approach: Practical & theory assessments during course Participant Information: Recovery of stranded vehicle may involve physically demanding activities eg Digging, Clearing of obstructions away from wheels and underside of vehicles.


On-Road Driving INDEX

Course Code: DFES0470 or SES016 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0470 On-Road Driving or Record of Completion SES016 On Road Driving Pre-requisites: Volunteer Firefighters: • VFTP Bush Fire Firefighting • hold a current and appropriate vehicle driver’s license for

the particular brigade or unit vehicle that they will be driving.

SES Volunteers: • PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational

health and safety policies and procedures Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This course provides volunteers with the knowledge and skills to drive vehicles safely, including the systematic, safe and efficient control of all vehicle functions and effective management of hazardous situations under operational conditions. Key Subject Areas: • Vehicle support systems • Pre-use checks • Emergency vehicle legislation • Defensive driving • Trailers (optional)

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Course Duration: 2 Days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Pre-course questionnaire, Theory and Practical Assessments To gain the National Unit of Competency the driving logbook must be completed and validated within 12 months Validation: Each task or skill needs to be validated as having been completed. This must be done in accordance with: • DFES Standing Operational Procedures (SOP’s) • The Road Traffic Code 2000

The validator must hold the unit of competency PUAVEH001B. The validator should be one of the following.

• Station/District Officer • Brigade Captain/Unit Local Manager (SES) Participant Information: Note: This course requires the completion of a pre-course questionnaire/assignment.


Four Wheel Drive Recovery INDEX

Course Code: SES0001 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion SES0001 Four Wheel Drive Recovery Pre-requisites: DFES0017 Off Road Driving Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: The safe and successful extrication of an immobilised vehicle Key Subject Areas: • Recovery techniques • Anchors • Winching Course Duration: 2 days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Oral and practical assessment Participant Information: Moderate level of fitness


Pump Operations INDEX

Course Code: DFES0405 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0405 Volunteer Pump Operations Pre-requisites: • VFTP Structural Firefighting or • VFTP Introduction to Structural Firefighting

Note: A participant will gain maximum benefit from this course if they have been an active brigade member for at least two years. Target Audience: Volunteers Course Outline: This course provides volunteer firefighters with an understanding of pumps, how they operate, common faults and how to correct these. Key Subject Areas: • Pump hydraulics • Pump principles • Fire service pumps • Pump ancillary equipment • Practical pumping • Pump fault-finding • Pumping with foam Course Duration: 2 Days

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Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Practical assessments Participant Information: None


SET Minor Equipment INDEX

Course Code: DFES0524 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0524 SET Minor Equipment Pre-requisites: • PUASAR005B Undertake confined space rescue • PUAFIR307B Monitor hazardous atmospheres • PUAFIR306B Render hazardous materials incidents safe • PUAFIR308B Employ personal protection at a hazardous

materials incident Target Audience: Course Outline: This course is designed to train operational personnel on use of SET Minor Equipment at incidents requiring its use. Key Subject Areas: • Summa canisters • Wet and dry vacuum cleaner • Kestrel Weather Station • Oil and chemical spill equipment • SKED Stretcher Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (External

Course) INDEX Course Code: DPI01 Competency(s) attained: WA Recreational Skipper’s Ticket Pre-requisites: over 16 years of age Target Audience: VMRS and SES Flood Rescue Boat Operators Course Outline: The Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST) is a certificate of competency, not a licence. It is purely about demonstrating the minimum knowledge and practical skills needed to operate a boat safely on the water and is issued by the Department of Transport. Key Subject Areas: It is based on a set of marine safety competencies that have been agreed nationally. Course Duration: Dependent on provider Delivery Format: Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


VMRS Operational Induction INDEX

Course Code: VMRS0001L3 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion VMRS0001L3 Volunteer Marine Rescue Services Operational Induction Pre-requisites: VMRS Introduction session (Group Orientation) Target Audience: VMRS Volunteers Course Outline: This Induction has been designed to enable new Volunteers to quickly become efficient and effective Team Members of a VMR Group. This induction is designed to provide some basic knowledge about the VMRS, develop VMR skills, and includes team-building activities. Key Subject Areas: • Organisation and Local Unit Information • OH&S, support and wellbeing, and manual handling • Working in a team • Communication Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: Face to Face and self-paced workbook Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Leadership This Category provides a list of training courses to meet the leadership skills, knowledge and experiences required in DFES. There are sub-categories such as OH&S, management, experiences etc.


Contents Page

EXPERIENCES 152

KNOWLEDGE 153

MANAGEMENT 153

WORKING IN DFES 154


Index CONTENTS

EXPERIENCES

KNOWLEDGE CONTENTS

Advanced Diploma in Management (External Course) 155 Assessment 157 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) 159 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) 163 Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue) 165 Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision) 167 Delivery 169 Station Officer Development Program 170

MANAGEMENT CONTENTS

Collect, Analyse and Provide Regulatory Information 173 Discovering the Leader in You 174 Lead, Manage and Develop Teams 175 Generic Leadership 176 Leadership Essentials (External Course) 178 Manage Finances 180 PRINCE2® Foundation (External Course) 182 PRINCE2® Practitioner (External Course) 184 Project Management Fundamentals (External Course) 186 Report Writing Full Day Course (External Course) 188


Strategic Program Office Workshop for Project Owners 189 Strategic Program Office Workshop for Project Sponsors 191 Strategic Program Office Processes 193

WORKING IN DFES CONTENTS

Communicate in the Workplace 195 Community Safety 1 196 Community Safety 2 197 Community Safety 3 198 Cross Cultural Awareness Diversity (External Course) 199 Cross Cultural Awareness Sharing Culture (External Course) 200 Local Manager 201


Advanced Diploma in Management (External

Course) INDEX

Course Code: TBA Competency(s) attained: • Statement of Attainment BSBINN601B Manage

organisational change • Statement of Attainment BSBMGT605B Provide leadership

across the organisation • Statement of Attainment BSBMGT616A Develop and

implement strategic plans • Plus 5 elective units Pre-requisites: Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points including: • BSB51107 Diploma of Management or other relevant

qualification/s OR • With substantial vocational experience, in management but

without a formal qualification Target Audience: Course Outline: This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have senior or managerial responsibilities. They may oversee the work of others or have specialised roles where they do not supervise others but provide strategic leadership. Key Subject Areas: TBA

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Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Assessment IND Course Code: DFES0311B - Assessment Competency(s) attained: • Statement of Attainment TAEASS401B Plan assessment

activities and processes • Statement of Attainment TAEASS402B Assess competence • Statement of Attainment TAEASS403B Participate in

assessment validation Pre-requisites: None

Target Audience: DFES Trainer and Assessors and those involved in the DFES Trainer and Assessor endorsement process. Course Outline: This course ensures that appropriately selected personnel attain the necessary skills and knowledge to perform assessment within the DFES training environment. Key Subject Areas: • Plan Assessment • Assess Competence • Validation

Course Duration: 1 day pre- course, 2 days contact, and post course workplace assessment. Delivery Format: Online pre- course, 2 day face to face. Assessment Approach: In class assessments and post course assessments (continued over)


Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) INDEX Course Code: DFES0046 Recruit Firefighter Program, DFES0046.A Competency(s) attained: PUA20613 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) Students also partially complete* the Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) *This qualification is awarded upon completion of the third year of their Firefighter Development Program. HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support HLTFA311A Apply first aid HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid PUACOM001C Communicate in the workplace PUAEQU001B Prepare, maintain and test response equipment PUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire PUAFIR206B Check installed fire safety systems PUAFIR207B Operate breathing apparatus open circuit PUAFIR215 Prevent Injury PUAFIR308B Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident PUAFIR309B Operate pumps PUAFIR316 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident PUAFIR320 Render hazardous materials incidents safe PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene PUAOHS001C Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures

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PUAOPE010C Operate an automated external defibrillator in an emergency PUAOPE013A Operate communications systems and equipment PUAOPE014A Navigate to an incident PUASAR022A Participate in a rescue operation PUASAR023A Participate in an urban search and rescue Category 1 PUASAR024A Undertake road crash rescue PUASAR026A Undertake industrial and domestic rescue PUASAR029A Undertake a complex transport rescue PUASES008A Undertake storm and water damage operations PUASES013A Undertake storm and water damage operations performed at heights PUATEA001B Work in a team PUATEA004D Work effectively in a public safety organisation PUAVEH001B Drive vehicles under operational conditions TLIC2025A Operate four wheel drive PUA20613 Certificate II Public Safety (Firefighting & Emergency Operations)DFES0566 AED Training DFES0205 AIIMS Awareness DFES0239 Heavy Rescue DFES0531 Marine Firefighting for Land Based Firefighters DFES0105B Internal Structural Firefighting Pre-requisites: Recruits must hold the following pre-requisites as a condition of employment: • HLTFA311A Apply first aid (or equivalent) • Manual non synchromesh HR Drivers Licence Target Audience: Entry to the course is through a comprehensive public selection process.

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Course Outline: The Trainee Firefighter School is an induction and core skills program for all career firefighters. The School is designed to train new recruits in a wide variety of skills including: • the use of breathing apparatus, specialist equipment,

hydrants and extinguishers • ropes and knots and hose layouts • firefighting, fire prevention and fire safety awareness skills • communication, teamwork and procedures • rescue – road, confined spaces and technical • hazardous materials and incidents • emergency practices and procedures. Key Subject Areas: • Organisational policies and procedures • Firefighting, fire prevention and fire safety awareness skills • Pump operations • On road and off road driving • Rescue – including; road crash, confined spaces and

Technical • First aid and injury management • Breathing apparatus, specialist equipment, hydrants and

extinguishers • Response to urban and bushfire • Communication and teamwork • Hazardous materials and incidents • Storm and water damage operations Course Duration: 17 weeks Delivery Format: • Face to face • Structured exercises, • Reading, • Videos, and;

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• Practical activitiesi Assessment Approach: Multiple assessment tools Participant Information: Fitness requirements apply


Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) INDEX Course Code: DFES0046 Competency(s) attained: 8 Core Units • PUAFIR302B Suppress urban fire • PUAFIR308B Employ personal protection at a hazardous

materials incident • PUAFIR309B Operate pumps • PUAFIR320 Render hazardous materials incidents safe • PUAOHS002B Maintain safety at an incident site • PUAVEH001B Drive vehicles under operational conditions • HLTFA311A Apply first aid • HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques Plus 4 elective units PUA30613 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and

Emergency Operations) Pre-requisites: Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points demonstrating potential to undertake vocational education and training at this qualification level, such as after achieving the PUA20613 Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) Target Audience: Career Trainee Firefighters Urban Volunteer Firefighters Course Outline: TBA (continued over)


Key Subject Areas: TBA

Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue) IN

Course Code: PUA30412 Competency(s) attained: PUA30412 Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue) Pre-requisites: Core Units • PUALAW001B Protect & preserve incident scene • PUAOHS002B Maintain safety at an incident scene • PUAOPE002B Operate communication systems &

equipment • PUAOPE014A Navigate to an incident • HLTFA311A Apply First Aid Group A • PUASAR024A Undertake road crash rescue • PUASAR027A Undertake Land Search Rescue • PUASAR032A Undertake vertical rescue • PUASES008B Undertake storm & water damage

operations • PUASES009A Undertake inland floodboat operations • PUASES013A Undertake storm & water damage

operations performed at heights • PUAVEH001B Drive vehicle under operational

conditions Group B • PUAAMS001B Work in an aviation environment • PUAAMS002B Search as a member of an air search

team • PUAMAN002B Administer work group resources • PUAOPE012A Control a level 1 incident • PUASES012A Work as a team member in an emergency

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• FPICOT2239A Trim and cut felled trees 2 elective units from Group A, Group B, elsewhere within Public Safety Training Package, another endorsed Training Package or accredited course Target Audience: SES Volunteers Course Outline: Core Units • Protect and preserve incident scene • Maintain safety at an incident scene • Operate communication systems and equipment • Navigate to an Incident • Apply First Aid Key Subject Areas: 5 Core Units (as per Course Outline) Minimum 1 unit from Group A Minimum 4 units from Group A & B 2 units from Group A, Group B, Public Safety Training Package, another endorsed Training Package* or accredited course* *Refer to Training Section for further details Course Duration: Self paced (dependent on DFES operational requirements and course availability) Delivery Format: Face to face Assessment Approach: Written and practical Participant Information: Within the SES sector, pathways into and from qualifications are based on organisational requirements and capabilities, as well as the requirement to meet unit of competency prerequisites.


Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision) INDEX Course Code: CFRS0045.01 andCFRS0045.02 Competency(s) attained: PUA40313 Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision) 3 Core Units: • PUAOPE015A Conduct briefings and debriefings • PUAOPE012A Control a Level 1 incident • PUATEA003B Lead, manage and develop teams Plus 8 elective units Pre-requisites: Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points demonstrating potential to undertake vocational Education and training at this qualification level, such as: • after achieving the PUA30613 Certificate III in Public Safety

(Firefighting and Emergency Operations) • after achieving the PUA30713 Certificate III in Public Safety

(Firefighting Operations)

Target Audience: Course Outline: TBA Key Subject Areas: TBA Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format:

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Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Delivery IND Course Code: DFES0311B - Delivery Competency(s) attained: • Statement of Attainment TAEDEL301A Provide work skill

instruction • Statement of Attainment BSBCMM401A Make a

presentation

Pre-requisites: None

Target Audience: DFES Trainer and Assessors and those involved in the DFES Trainer and Assessor endorsement process. Course Outline: This course is designed to give participants the skills and requirements for planning and delivering training for the purpose of delivering DFES Training. Key Subject Areas: • Preparing for Delivery. • Effective Communication. • Instruction Techniques. • Demonstration Techniques

Course Duration: 1 day pre- course, 2 days contact, and post course workplace assessment Delivery Format: Online pre- course, 2 day face to face Assessment Approach: In class assessments and post course assessments Participant Information: None


Station Officer Development Program IND Course Code: • Phase 1 – CFRS0045.01 • Phase 2 – CFRS0045.02

Competency(s) attained: • Statement of Attainment PUAOPE015A Conduct briefings

and debriefings • Statement of Attainment PUAOPE012A Control a Level 1

incident • Statement of Attainment PUATEA003B Lead manage and

develop teams • Statement of Attainment PUACOM006B Plan and conduct a

public awareness program • Statement of Attainment PUAFIR403B Assess building plans • Statement of Attainment PUAFIR404B Inspect dangerous

goods facilities • Statement of Attainment PUAMAN002B Administer

workgroup resources • Statement of Attainment PUAEMR026 Treat operational risk • Statement of Attainment PUAEMR027 Assess operational

risk • Statement of Attainment TAEASS402B Assess competence • Statement of Attainment TAEASS401B Plan assessment

activities and processes • Statement of Attainment TAEASS403B Participate in

assessment validation • Statement of Attainment TAEDEL301A Provide work skill

instruction • QualificationPUA40313 Certificate IV in Public Safety

(Firefighting Supervision) • Record Of Completion DFES0202 • Record Of Completion DFES0195D • Record Of Attendance DFES0491

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• AIIMS0011.C – In training (Level 1) • AIIMS0012.C – (Level 1)

Pre-requisites: Organisational pre-requisites through a formal

selectionprocess. Ideally, participants will have successfully: • Completed PUA30613 Certificate III in Public Safety

(Firefighting and Emergency Operations), or equivalent (i.e. be able to meet the required pre-requisite units through recognition of prior learning);

• Attained the rank of Senior Firefighter. Target Audience: Senior Firefighters Course Outline: This course is designed to provide Senior Firefighters with the knowledge and skills required for promotion to Station Officer. Operational Station Officers are responsible for the management of all resources placed under their control to ensure effective operational capability and support, based on comprehensive emergency management principles. Key Subject Areas: This course covers the following content: • Station administration • Plan and conduct a public awareness program • Fire investigation awareness • Lead, manage and develop teams • Wildfire suppression 3 • Assess building plans • Inspect dangerous goods facilities • Risk management • Control a Level 1 incident • Sector commander • Leadership Include in catalogue

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Course Duration: 12 Weeks Phase 1, 3 week duration Phase 2, 9 week duration Delivery Format: Blended. There are nominal times allocated for each session however actual time required may vary depending upon the pre-existing skills/knowledge of the group or group numbers Assessment Approach: Multiple assessment tools including pre work, written, verbal, group and individual assessments. Participant Information: None


Collect, Analyse and Provide Regulatory INDEX Information

Course Code: DFES0556 Competency(s) attained: PUAFIR405B Collect, analyse and provide regulatory information Pre-requisites: Target Audience: Course Outline: This unit covers the competency required to collect, analyse and provide information to support the achievement of the organisation’s emergency management objectives. Key Subject Areas: • Identify regulatory and other relevant information needs

and sources • Collect and analyse regulatory and other relevant

information • Use management information systems • Record and support regulatory and other relevant

information Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Discovering the Leader in You INDEX

Course Code: DFES0136 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion DFES0136 Discovering the Leader in You Pre-requisites: A participant will gain maximum benefit from this course if they have been an active brigade member for two to three years and performed or undertaken a key position in the brigade (e.g. Lieutenant or Captain) or will in the future. Target Audience: Course Outline: To provide a leadership skills training program for key volunteers. Key Subject Areas: • Leadership and management • Motivation • Communication/interpersonal skills and EEO/diversity • Decision-making and problem-solving • Team-building and group dynamics • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills • Delegation • Organisational skills Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Lead, Manage and Develop Teams INDEX

Course Code: DFES0137 Competency(s) attained: Statement of Attainment PUATEA003B Lead, manage and develop teams Pre-requisites: PUATEA002B Work autonomously Target Audience: Course Outline: This course ensures that appropriately selected personnel attain the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver competency-based training against national Units of Competency. Key Subject Areas: • Organise and conduct instruction and demonstration • Check training performance • Review personal training performance and finalise

documentation Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: Assessment Approach: Participant Information: None


Generic Leadership INDEX

Course Code: SES0194 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion SES0194 SES Generic Leadership Pre-requisites: PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures PUATEA001B or SES0127L3 Work in a team Note: Participants must be qualified in at least one DFES SES Specialist Skill and have good communication and interpersonal skills. Target Audience: Personnel who are required to undertake leadership roles Course Outline: This course is designed to train and assess Participants in Team Leadership within DFES so that they can effectively lead teams of people in operations (e.g. flood boat, storm damage, chainsaw etc) and non-operational activities. Key Subject Areas:

• Developing and maintaining a team • Communicating objectives and required standards • Managing and improving performance of teams and

individuals • Supporting and participating in development activities • Providing leadership to teams • Managing difficulties to achieve positive outcomes

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• Creating and maintaining conditions for productive work

Course Duration: 2 days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Oral, written & practical assessment Participant Information: None


Leadership Essentials (External Course) INDEX

Course Code: KOS0142 Competency(s) attained: Record of Training KOS0142 Leadership Essentials Pre-requisites: None Target Audience: DFES Staff Course Outline: Leadership Essentials covers the fundamental aspects of leading both self and teams. The course aims to help develop engaged, committed and supportive leaders who learn and operate intelligently, inspiring others to strive to deal constructively and openly with differences. Learning is not something that happens to us, it is something we choose to undertake. Key Subject Areas: There are five fundamental subjects: • Judgement – how our personal state impacts our ability to

perceive a situation and identify the context, optimal outcomes, potential risks and capacity to deal effectively with whatever is presenting.

• Engage with the future now – look ahead, build a positive future and take action now to achieve the desired outcomes.

• Use difference – in people, ideas and perspectives – to build a thriving team and organisational culture.

• Encourage and sustain personal responsibility – especially when things are complex and ambiguous. Take accountability for remaining alert and aware of facts,

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• feelings, ideas and people • Accept continuous learning and change as critical to

improving performance and creating high performing teams.

Course Duration: 3 Days Delivery Format: Face to face Assessment Approach: None Participant Information: None


Manage Finances INDEX

Course Code: TBA Competency(s) attained: TBA Pre-requisites: Target Audience: Course Outline: Participants will be able to understand the principles of financial management to manage financial resources to maximise outcomes and minimise risk. Key Subject Areas: • Principles of managing financial resources • Understanding financial statements • Understanding legislation • Preparing and negotiating realistic budgets • Monitoring and controlling budgets • Planning to optimise the return through managing financial

resources • Understanding financial drivers and breakeven analysis to

determine project viability • Financial strategies and performance appraisal • Evaluating and reporting budgets Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: Assessment Approach: (continued over)


PRINCE2® Foundation (External Course) INDEX

Course Code: KOS0130 Competency(s) attained: Certificate issued by external training provider Pre-requisites: None Target Audience: DFES employees undertaking the following roles: • Project Team Member • Project Manager • Project Owner • Project Sponsor Course Outline: PRINCE2® (PRojects IN Controlled Environments), is a widely used project management method that navigates you through the essentials for running a successful project. PRINCE2 is the project management methodology used by DFES. This course is conducted by an external provider accredited in delivering PRINCE2 training. To obtain PRINCE2 Foundation, students must attend a 3 day training course (or online equivalent) and pass the PRINCE2 Foundation exam. “PRINCE2® is a Registered Trade Mark of AXELOS Limited” Key Subject Areas: PRINCE2 Methodology Course Duration: 3 Days (continued over)


Delivery Format: Face to Face or On-line equivalent Assessment Approach: Pre Course Reading PRINCE2 Foundation Exam Participant Information: None


PRINCE2® Practitioner (External Course) INDEX

Course Code: KOS0131 Competency(s) attained: Certificate issued by external training provider Pre-requisites: PRINCE2 Foundation Target Audience: DFES employees undertaking the following roles: • Project Manager • Project Owner • Project Sponsor Course Outline: PRINCE2® (PRojects IN Controlled Environments), is a widely used project management method that navigates you through the essentials for running a successful project. PRINCE2 is the project management methodology used by DFES. This course is conducted by an external provider accredited in delivering PRINCE2 training. To obtain PRINCE2 Practitioner, students must hold PRINCE2 Foundation and attend an additional 2 day training course (or online equivalent) and pass the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam. “PRINCE2® is a Registered Trade Mark of AXELOS Limited” Key Subject Areas: PRINCE2 Methodology Course Duration: 2 Days (continued over) Delivery Format: Face to Face or On-line equivalent


Assessment Approach: Pre Course Reading and Practice Exams PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam Participant Information: None


Project Management Fundamentals (External

Course) INDEX

Course Code: KOS0003 Competency(s) attained: Certificate issued by external training provider Pre-requisites: Nil Target Audience: DFES employees Course Outline: This training course is organised by the Strategic Program Office and conducted by an external training provider. By the end of this program participants will be able to understand and apply the fundamental steps of an effective project management methodology in the workplace. Key Subject Areas: The course covers: • Fundamentals of the Project Management Cycle • Managing Project Goals and Task Outlines • Determining Project Status • Managing Scheduling Tasks and Organising Resources • Selecting, Motivating and Managing the Project Team • Managing Delegation and Controlling and Tracking the

Project • Managing Clients and Stakeholders • Managing Project Schedules and Budgets • Budget Reporting • Project Evaluation and Review • Managing the Project to a Successful Finish (continued over)


Course Duration: 2 Days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: Some training providers issue pre-course reading/work Participant Information: None


Report Writing Full Day Course (External Course) INDEX

Course Code: KOS0134 Competency(s) attained: Pre-requisites: Target Audience: Course Outline: In this course you will learn how to write reports, proposals and business cases that have impact, are well-structured and are easy to understand. Key Subject Areas: • Preparing to write • Writing reports • Writing proposals • Writing a business case • Polishing your document • Action plan Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: TBA Assessment Approach: TBA Participant Information: None


Strategic Program Office Workshop for Project

Owners INDEX

Course Code: SPO0002 Competency(s) attained: No document issued. Activity recorded on TRAIN only Pre-requisites: None Target Audience: DFES employees undertaking the role of Project Owner Course Outline: The workshop is conducted by the Strategic Program Office when a DFES staff member/s is assigned the role of Project Owner of an SPO governed project. The information is specific to the processes and roles/responsibilities of Project Owners within DFES and establishes the expectations at each stage in a project. Key Subject Areas: • Governance and Operating Framework • Roles and Responsibilities • SPO Procedures • Integrated Planning and Reporting Software (IPRS) • Business Case • Project Initiation Document (PID) • Schedule • Milestones • Deliverables • Change Requests • Risk and Issue Management • Project Status Report (PSR) (continued over)


• Document Management Course Duration: 1-2 hours Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: No assessment Participant Information: None


Strategic Program Office Workshop for Project

Sponsors INDEX

Course Code: SPO0003 Competency(s) attained: No document issued. Activity recorded on TRAIN only Pre-requisites: None Target Audience: DFES employees undertaking the role of Project Sponsor Course Outline: The workshop is conducted by the Strategic Program Office when a DFES staff member/s is assigned the role of Project Sponsor of an SPO governed project. The information is specific to the processes and roles/responsibilities of Project Sponsors within DFES and establishes the expectations at each stage in a project. Key Subject Areas: • Governance and Operating Framework • Roles and Responsibilities • SPO Procedures • Integrated Planning and Reporting Software (IPRS) • Project Proposal and Business Case • Project Initiation Document (PID) • Schedule • Milestones • Deliverables • Change Requests • Risk and Issue Management • Project Status Report (PSR)

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• Document Management • Contingency Management • Management by Exception

Course Duration: 1-2 hours Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: No assessment Participant Information: None


Strategic Program Office Processes INDEX

Course Code: SPO0001 Competency(s) attained: No document issued. Activity recorded on TRAIN only Pre-requisites: None Target Audience: DFES employees undertaking the following roles: • Project Team Member • Project Manager • Project Owner • Project Sponsor Course Outline: The information session is conducted by the Strategic Program Office and is specific to the processes and roles/responsibilities of projects within DFES and establishes the expectations of each stage in a project. Key Subject Areas: • Overview of Project Management within DFES • Overview of the SPO • Roles and Responsibilities • Project Management Stages:

o Start Up o Initiation o Execution o Closure

• Document Management

Course Duration: 1-2 hours (continued over)


Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: No assessment Participant Information: None


Communicate in the Workplace INDEX

Course Code: PUACOM001B Competency(s) attained: Statement of Attainment PUACOM001B Communicate in the workplace Pre-requisites: Target Audience: Course Outline: This unit covers the competency for interacting with people internally and externally through verbal, nonverbal and written communications in the workplace and the ability to follow verbal and written workplace instructions. Key Subject Areas: • Communicate verbally • Communicate non verbally • Communicate with clients • Give and receive instructions • Take part in group discussions and informal meetings • Prepare and process routine written correspondence notes

and records

Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: TBA Assessment Approach: TBA Participant Information: None


Community Safety 1 INDEX

Course Code: PUAFIR208B Competency(s) attained: Statement of Attainment PUAFIR208B Participate in Community Safety Activities Pre-requisites: Target Audience: TBA Course Outline: This unit covers the competency required to participate as a member of a team in community safety activities, working with the community on matters related to fire and other hazards, presenting agency approved community safety information and contributing to hazard mitigation activities.

Key Subject Areas: Participate in the identification of specific hazards Participate in presenting community safety information Participate in risk mitigation activities Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: TBA Assessment Approach: TBA Participant Information: None



Course Code: PUACOM005B Competency(s) attained: Statement of Attainment PUACOM005B Foster a positive organisational image in the community Pre-requisites: • PUATEA004C Work effectively in a public safety organisation

(Fire specific) • PUAFIR301B Undertake community safety activities (Fire

specific) Target Audience: Course Outline: This unit covers the competency to enable effective two-way communication with the community, and to promote a positive public image.

Key Subject Areas: • Promote the organisation in the community • Represent the organisation in the community • Advise and involve the community in public safety activities Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: TBA Assessment Approach: TBA Participant Information: None



Course Code: PUAFIR301B Competency(s) attained: Statement of Attainment PUAFIR301B Undertake community safety activities Pre-requisites: PUATEA004C Work effectively in a public safety organisation Target Audience: Course Outline: This unit covers the competency associated with the identification and evaluation of risk, the selection and implementation of strategies to reduce risk and improve community safety.

Key Subject Areas: • Identify specific hazards through inspection • Consider hazard information to determine level of risk • Implement risk mitigation guidelines • Evaluate mitigation strategies Course Duration: TBA Delivery Format: TBA Assessment Approach: TBA Participant Information: None


Cross Cultural Awareness Diversity (External Course) INDEX Course Code: KOS0147L0 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion KOS0147L0 Cross Cultural Awareness Diversity Pre-requisites: None Target Audience: All personnel Course Outline: Diverse WA Online Cultural Competency Training for working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Diverse WA helps public sector staff develop the skills and awareness to work effectively with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Key Subject Areas: • information, data & guidance on WA’s cultural, linguistic

and religious diversity • relevant policies and legislation • ways to improve verbal and non-verbal communication

skills • ways to work with interpreters. Course Duration: Online: http://www.diversewa.omi.wa.gov.au/ Delivery Format: Online Assessment Approach: Questionnaire assessment Participant Information: None

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Cross Cultural Awareness Sharing Culture INDEX (External Course) Course Code: KOS0148L0 Competency(s) attained: Record of Completion KOS0148L0 Cross Cultural Awareness Sharing Culture Pre-requisites: None Target Audience: All personnel Course Outline: Sharing culture Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Enables public sector employees to develop their awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and experiences as the basis for developing better ways of working and engaging with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. Key Subject Areas: • Reflect some of the common beliefs and experiences of

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to increase awareness and education of public sector staff.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised that the content may include voices or images of people who have passed away

Course Duration: Self-paced Delivery Format: Online Assessment Approach: Questionnaire assessment Participant Information: None


Local Manager INDEX

Course Code: TBA Competency(s) attained: Statement of Attainment – PUACOM013 Administer a local public safety group Pre-requisites: PUAOHS001C or SES0126L3 Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures Note: Participants must be recommended by the regional management as a current or prospective SES or VES Unit Deputy or Local Manager and have good communication and interpersonal skills Target Audience: Identified volunteers Course Outline: This course is designed to train participants to administer a local public safety group such as the role of SES Unit Local Manager or SES Unit Deputy Local Manager. Key Subject Areas:

• Manage administrative functions • Distribute organisational information • Prepare strategic plans • Administer organisation finances • Arrange and conduct audits

Course Duration: 2 days Delivery Format: Face to Face Assessment Approach: On course participation plus post course portfolio assessment over 12 month period

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