Course Description
In an emergency, well-designed evacuation diagrams, exit signs, and emergency lighting can mean the difference between safe evacuation and dangerous confusion. This course provides practical knowledge on the design, location and maintenance of these critical life safety features in accordance with Australian Standards and regulatory requirements.
Whether you manage a building, oversee safety compliance, or are responsible for employees or occupants, understanding the legal obligations, key components, and best-practice guidelines of evacuation diagrams and exit signage is essential.
An emergency situation can happen at any time. When they do happen, it is important for occupants to be familiar with emergency procedures to avoid chaos and evacuate quickly and safely.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, you will have a working understanding of:
- Relevant regulations, codes, and Australian Standards
- The purpose, placement, and components of evacuation diagrams
- The fundamentals of exit signs
- The role of emergency lighting systems in safe evacuation
- Inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements under AS 2293
- Training and emergency evacuation drills
Who should enrol
This course is designed for anyone responsible for emergency preparedness or building safety compliance, including:
- WHS officers
- Building, property, strata managers
- Fire wardens and emergency planning committee members
- Office managers
- Commercial building owners
Instructions
Once you have completed the course content scroll down to complete the short quiz then generate your Certificate of Completion.
Approximately 30 minutes – 0.5 CPD points
