Chief Warden

A Chief Warden leads a workplace’s response to emergency situations such as fires. You’ll arrange emergency preparations such as evacuations, staff training and emergency drills. Chief Wardens take a leading role during an emergency response and liaise with other wardens and emergency services personnel. You might evaluate your workplace’s response after an incident and make appropriate recommendations.

Chief Wardens should have strong leadership skills and be able to communicate clearly with a range of people. You’ll need to be able to remain calm during stressful situations and follow correct procedures during an emergency. Chief Wardens should be safety focused and have excellent situational awareness skills.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $0
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a chief warden?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
PUAFER005

Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fire Warden Chief Warden
PUAFER006

Lead an Emergency Control Organisation

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Warden Fire Warden
PUAFER008

Confine Small Workplace Emergencies in a Facility

Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $325
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RII30719

Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue

On Campus
2 - 3 weeks
$0 - $5,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fire Warden Chief Warden
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