WILD GEESE GROUP
Workplace Emergency Response Awareness
(WERA)
Course Outline
This program covers the basic underpinning knowledge and initial response actions expected to be undertaken by personnel who are designated as being members of a support team during an emergency situation in the workplace. It is designed to identify warning signs, prevent or minimise negative impacts of an incident and communicate the situation to all relevant parties such as the workplace Manager/Supervisor/Security and those nearest the location of the situation.
Course Aim & Objectives
This product is aimed at ANY INDUSTRY and ANY SITE to equip employees with formal training in understanding the importance of preparing and responding to a workplace emergency situation.
To develop awareness and understanding in critical areas such as:
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Preparedness.
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Initiating an organised Initial Response.
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Basic First Aid and casualty handling.
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Communications and leadership.
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Fire Safety and Hazard identification.
Course Modules
The following modules and elements will be delivered:
Module 1: Theory of Basic Workplace Emergency Response Awareness
Module 2: Practical Exercises
Pre-Requisites
There are no pre-requisites for the WERA program.
Appraisal Process (Exam)
This is a no pass or fail outcome however instructors will reinforce Learner understanding by way of a 30-minute ‘open book’ exam, conducted at the end of the training day.
