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Fire and Emergency Warden Refresher

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Duration:2 Hours

Maximum Attendees: 12

Training available nationwide at one of our centres, or your own workplace

Price (excl GST)

$1370 Company Booking

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Ensure your knowledge as a Fire and Emergency Warden is up to date with the latest industry standards.

Overview

This course will refresh your existing knowledge and use practical activities to reinforce your skills. You will also be updated on any new developments relating to the duties of a Fire and Emergency Warden.

Refresher Information:
To remain compliant with Health and Safety legislation and industry 'good practice' guidelines, students are generally required to refresh their training every two years. When booking a refresher course, Safety ’n Action will require evidence of the student's NZQA record of achievement displaying the relevant unit standard/s to the course they are attending.On successful completion of the course the students Go Safe card will be updated and reissued with a new refresher date. (Please note no unit standards will be uploaded to NZQA).
If students are unable to provide us with this information, they will need to attend a full course to gain the unit standard/s. Alternatively, if the student has completed prior training and does not hold the applicable NZQA unit standard/s, on request we can provide the student with an attendance certificate only.

Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.

Please bring along your ID - We need to verify the identity of students in attendance, please bring ID with you on the day of training.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of evacuation requirements for a particular workplace or site
  2. Explain the duties of a Fire and Emergency Warden

Prerequisites:

  1. If you did not complete your original training with Safety ‘n Action then we may require evidence of competency

NZQA Unit Standards Refreshed

  • 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

     

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Fire and Emergency Warden Refresher Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Fire and Emergency Warden Refresher training in New Zealand.

The Fire and Emergency Warden Refresher course is designed for people who have previously completed Fire and Emergency Warden training and need to refresh their knowledge and competency. The course reinforces emergency evacuation procedures, reviews the responsibilities of a Fire and Emergency Warden and updates participants on current industry good practice while refreshing NZQA Unit Standard 18408.
Industry good practice recommends Fire and Emergency Warden refresher training every two years. Regular refresher training helps ensure wardens remain competent, understand current evacuation procedures and continue supporting workplace emergency preparedness and compliance.
This course is suitable for anyone who has already completed Fire and Emergency Warden training and needs to maintain their competency. It is ideal for Fire Wardens, Emergency Wardens, Health and Safety Representatives, supervisors, team leaders and employees responsible for workplace emergency evacuation procedures.
The course refreshes NZQA Unit Standard 18408 – Demonstrate knowledge of fire and emergency warden duties in the workplace. Upon successful completion, Safety 'n Action updates and reissues the participant's Go Safe card with a new refresher date. As this is a refresher course, no new unit standards are uploaded to NZQA.
The course refreshes participants' knowledge of:
  • Fire and Emergency Warden duties
  • Workplace evacuation requirements
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Warden communication during emergencies
  • Current industry good practice
  • Safe evacuation planning and implementation
These learning outcomes help ensure wardens can confidently fulfil their emergency responsibilities in the workplace.
Participants must have previously completed Fire and Emergency Warden training and be able to provide evidence of the relevant NZQA unit standard on their Record of Achievement. Students should also have at least three months of industry work experience before attending the refresher course. If previous competency cannot be verified, completing the full Fire and Emergency Warden course may be required.
The face-to-face Fire and Emergency Warden Refresher course is delivered over approximately two hours. Training can be delivered at Safety 'n Action training centres throughout New Zealand or onsite at your workplace for company bookings.
Yes. Safety 'n Action offers onsite company bookings throughout New Zealand. Delivering refresher training at your workplace allows organisations to train multiple Fire and Emergency Wardens together using site-specific emergency procedures, helping minimise disruption while improving workplace preparedness.
Refresher training reinforces the knowledge and confidence required to manage workplace emergencies effectively. Regular training helps wardens stay up to date with evacuation procedures, emergency responsibilities and current industry expectations, supporting safer workplaces and stronger emergency preparedness.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. Experienced trainers, nationally recognised NZQA training and practical workplace-based learning help participants maintain their Fire and Emergency Warden competency while supporting workplace health and safety compliance. Training is available nationwide at Safety 'n Action training centres or onsite at your workplace.

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