Online Learning, completed in your own time at a location of your choice. Once you have signed up to your course, you have 60 days of access to complete your assessment.
Gain the knowledge and skills to carry out an effective fire and emergency plan.
Overview
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This course will give you an in-depth understanding of the duties of a Fire and Emergency Warden in accordance with the law, as well as the practical skills to effectively evacuate the workplace in event of a fire or emergency.
In accordance with the requirements to maintain Consent to Assess for the unit standards taught on this course, Safety ‘n Action had this course pre moderated and approved by our standard setting body, Industry Skills Boards (ISBs).
Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.
Unit Standards - FEW (Click to see more detail)
Unit
Level
Credit
Description
18408
3
3
Demonstrate knowledge of fire and emergency warden duties in the workplace
Key Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate knowledge of evacuation requirements for a particular workplace or site.
Explain the duties of a Fire and Emergency Warden in accordance with the law
Select and implement a strategy to evacuate the workplace
Entry Criteria:
All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.
Online Fire and Emergency Warden Training Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Online Fire and Emergency Warden course in New Zealand.
An online Fire and Emergency Warden course teaches employees how to prepare for, respond to and manage workplace emergencies. Learners develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to coordinate evacuations, assist occupants during emergencies, communicate with emergency services and help ensure workplace safety. This course is ideal for anyone appointed as a Fire Warden or Emergency Warden in a New Zealand workplace.
This course is suitable for anyone responsible for emergency preparedness or evacuation procedures, including:
Fire Wardens and Emergency Wardens
Chief Wardens and Floor Wardens
Health and Safety Representatives
Supervisors and Team Leaders
Facility Managers and Building Managers
Business Owners
It is recommended for organisations of all sizes that need trained personnel to assist during workplace emergencies.
Fire and Emergency Wardens play a critical role in protecting people during emergencies. Proper training helps wardens understand emergency procedures, manage evacuations safely, reduce confusion, communicate effectively and support emergency services when they arrive. Well-trained wardens contribute to safer workplaces, improved emergency preparedness and stronger business resilience.
Yes. This course is delivered entirely online, allowing learners to complete their training from anywhere in New Zealand. The flexible, self-paced format enables participants to learn around work commitments while developing the knowledge required to fulfil Fire and Emergency Warden responsibilities.
Throughout the course you will learn how to:
Understand Fire and Emergency Warden responsibilities
Prepare for workplace emergencies
Coordinate safe evacuations
Assist occupants during an emergency
Communicate effectively during incidents
Understand emergency response procedures
Identify workplace emergency risks
Improve emergency preparedness within your organisation
These practical skills help build confidence when responding to real workplace emergencies.
Many New Zealand workplaces appoint Fire and Emergency Wardens as part of their emergency management procedures. While specific requirements depend on the workplace, building type and emergency plan, having trained wardens is considered best practice for improving evacuation procedures and supporting workplace health and safety.
A Fire and Emergency Warden helps coordinate emergency responses within a workplace. Their responsibilities may include assisting with evacuations, directing occupants to assembly areas, checking designated zones where appropriate, communicating with emergency services, reporting hazards and helping ensure emergency procedures are followed safely.
Fire and Emergency Warden training is valuable across virtually every industry, including:
Offices and commercial buildings
Construction and manufacturing
Warehousing and logistics
Healthcare and education
Hospitality and retail
Government and local councils
Property management
Any workplace responsible for protecting employees and visitors can benefit from trained Fire and Emergency Wardens.
Regular refresher training helps wardens stay familiar with emergency procedures, evacuation plans and workplace responsibilities. Many organisations provide refresher training whenever emergency procedures change, new hazards are introduced, or as part of their ongoing health and safety programme to maintain preparedness.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. This online Fire and Emergency Warden course combines flexible self-paced learning with practical workplace knowledge, helping learners understand emergency procedures, improve evacuation readiness and confidently perform their responsibilities during workplace emergencies.
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