Training that builds capability, confidence, and compliance.
FERST delivers practical emergency response training designed to build confidence, capability and compliance in Australian workplaces. Training is predominantly delivered on site at the client's workplace and tailored to the facility, procedures and risk profile. We offer compliance training, nationally recognised training delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909, and self-paced online learning where suitable.
On site. On your terms. On the standards.
FERST predominantly delivers training on site at the client's workplace, using the actual facility, risks and emergency arrangements to make training practical and relevant. Where required, alternative training venues can be sourced. Face-to-face group sizes typically range from 1 participant up to approximately 20 participants.
Find the right training for your team
Browse by category to find the training that fits your role, your facility, and your compliance needs. Each category includes both compliance training and nationally recognised courses delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
Fire & Emergency
Warden, chief warden, fire awareness, extinguisher, evacuation, EPC and emergency response training — compliance and nationally recognised training options.
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CPR, first aid, advanced first aid and advanced resuscitation — nationally recognised training delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
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Hostile intruder, business continuity, spill response, debriefs, child safety and partner training courses.
Enquire now →Fire and emergency response training for any Australian workplace.
Fire and emergency training covers chief warden, wardens, ECO members, building evacuation, fire extinguisher use, fire safety advisors and emergency response coordination. We deliver compliance-based training at your facility, drawing on your actual emergency arrangements, plus nationally recognised units delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 where formal qualifications are required.
Emergency Response Compliance training
All emergency response compliance training is aligned to AS 3745 or AS 4083.
All compliance training is tailored to your facility, procedures, and participant numbers. Contact us for a quote based on your specific requirements.
Chief Warden Training
Prepares nominated Chief Wardens, Deputy Chief Wardens and Communications Officers to lead the Emergency Control Organisation during an incident — making decisions, coordinating communications, managing evacuations, and supporting emergency services. Site-focused and practical.
Warden ECO Training
Prepares Wardens, Floor and Area Wardens to support the Emergency Control Organisation during an incident — directing occupants, assisting evacuations, communicating with the Chief Warden, and reporting hazards. Site-focused and practical.
Fire Awareness & Extinguisher Training
Equips attendees to recognise fire risks in the workplace, raise the alarm correctly, and safely operate portable fire extinguishers on small contained fires. Hands-on practical training using live or simulated extinguisher activation.
Building Evacuation Trial
A facilitated staged (stage 1, 2 or 3), building evacuation exercise, coordinated with your Emergency Control Organisation and occupants. FERST plans, observes, and debriefs the trial — testing procedures, communications, assembly arrangements, and timing. Required annually and key to verifying readiness.
Building Occupant & General Staff Training
Familiarises building occupants and general staff with site emergency procedures, evacuation routes, assembly areas, and their responsibilities during an incident. Brief, accessible training designed for whole-of-workforce delivery.
Emergency Planning Committee EPC Training
Prepares members of the Emergency Planning Committee to develop, maintain, and review the workplace emergency plan. Covers committee responsibilities, risk identification, emergency arrangements, training oversight, and continuous improvement.
nationally recognised training
All nationally recognised courses are delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Successful completion issues a nationally portable Statement of Attainment.
Nationally recognised training is priced per participant for individual bookings, or per group for on-site delivery. Contact us for current rates and group pricing.
View our scheduled course sessions and enrol online — or contact us to arrange training on a date that suits you.
Fire Safety Advisor Course Set
Develop the skills to manage workplace fire safety — from fire safety plans and audits to risk assessment, compliance, and emergency response. Qualifies you to act as a designated Fire Safety Advisor. Units
PUAFER001, PUAFER002, PUAFER003, PUAFER004, PUAFER005, PUAFER006, PUAFER007, PUAFER008
Fire Safety Officer Course Set
Six-unit training to identify and prevent fire risks, respond to emergencies, and confine small incidents. Prepares you to act as a Fire Warden or Chief Warden. Units
PUAFER001, PUAFER002, PUAFER004, PUAFER005, PUAFER006, PUAFER008
Chief Warden & Warden Course Set
Two-unit course set preparing both Wardens and Chief Wardens to manage and coordinate emergency responses, keep personnel safe, and meet compliance requirements. Units
PUAFER005, PUAFER006
Identify, Prevent & Report Potential Facility Emergency Situations
Single-unit training in identifying, preventing, and reporting workplace hazards before they escalate into emergencies. Unit
PUAFER001
Respond To Facility Emergencies
Single-unit training in responding to facility emergencies — from activating alarms and coordinating evacuations to liaising with emergency services and safeguarding lives. Unit PUAFER004
Demonstrate First Attack Firefighting Equipment
Single-unit, hands-on training in using first attack firefighting equipment — extinguishers, fire blankets, and hose reels — to control small fires before they escalate. Unit CPPFES2005
Why workplace emergency training is not optional in Australia.
AS 3745 — Planning for emergencies in facilities — is the Australian Standard that sets out how every workplace must plan for, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. For healthcare facilities, AS 4083 — Planning for emergencies — Health care facilities — sets parallel and additional requirements. Both standards apply across virtually every facility where people work, study, are treated, or are cared for, and WHS legislation in every Australian jurisdiction references them — making compliance a duty rather than a choice.
The standard places clear obligations on Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs): establish an Emergency Planning Committee, appoint and train an Emergency Control Organisation, develop and maintain emergency procedures, and conduct regular exercises to test readiness. These are not paperwork exercises — they are the operational backbone that protects people when something goes wrong.
Failure to meet these obligations exposes organisations to regulatory action, insurance complications, civil liability, and — in the worst case — preventable harm to occupants. These standards are the benchmark insurers, regulators, and courts measure against when something goes wrong. FERST helps Australian workplaces meet them practically, with site-focused training that turns compliance into genuine capability.
Required training and exercise frequencies
Frequencies above reflect AS 3745:2010 and FERST recommended practice. Healthcare, aged care, and high-rise residential facilities may have additional or more frequent requirements under AS 4083 or jurisdictional codes.
Let's get your workplace compliant — and your people genuinely ready.
Tell us about your facility, your training needs, or the compliance gap you're trying to close. We'll get back to you with a practical plan.
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FERST Training Solutions delivers nationally recognised training on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd, RTO 90909.
