Fire Warden Refresher
Refresh your knowledge of fire warden duties with this course, designed to ensure learners can demonstrate knowledge of evacuation requirements and understand their workplace duties.
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Topic
- Fire Extinguisher / Fire Warden
- Delivery
- eLearning available
At a glance
Course details
Duration: 2 hours
Unit Standard being refreshed:
| Unit # | Name | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18408 | Demonstrate knowledge of fire and emergency warden duties in the workplace | 3 | 3 |
Overview
Fire Warden Refresher course overview
Curriculum
What you'll cover
This course is designed for:
- Designated fire wardens who already hold Unit Standard 18408 and need to refresh their emergency response capability.
- Team leaders, supervisors, and managers who may need to lead people clearly and calmly during a workplace evacuation.
- HR professionals and safety coordinators who support workplace emergency preparedness and training records.
- Organisations in workplaces such as hospitality, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and office environments where clear evacuation leadership matters.
Our approach
+IMPAC's Fire Warden Refresher training approach
Format
Course format and duration
This course is delivered over 2 hours.
Training is available in person nationwide for in-house delivery, or publicly as a pre-recorded webinar.
Upcoming sessions
Public courses – Book now
There are no public sessions scheduled at this time. Please contact us to arrange in-house training or to be notified when new dates are available.
eLearning
Complete online at your own pace.
$125.00 excl. GST
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Frequently asked questions
This course is for people who already hold Unit Standard 18408 and need to refresh their fire warden knowledge. It is particularly relevant for designated fire wardens, supervisors, team leaders, managers, and others who may need to coordinate or support workplace evacuations.
IMPAC recommends refresher training at least every two years to help fire wardens maintain confidence in emergency procedures and evacuation responsibilities. Some workplaces, clients, or industry requirements may expect more frequent refresher training. While there is no fixed legal refresher requirement, organisations still need to ensure emergency roles remain effective in practice.
Yes, learners should already hold the relevant unit standards before attending this refresher. Learners will only be refreshed against the unit standards they currently hold.
Yes. This refresher is available online as a pre-recorded webinar or face-to-face, allowing learners to choose the delivery format that suits their workplace or refresher needs.
The refresher runs for 2 hours, reinforcing core fire warden responsibilities, evacuation procedures, and emergency communication expectations.
Yes, this refresher course includes one assessment to confirm learners can still carry out fire warden responsibilities and respond appropriately during workplace emergencies.
No. This refresher course does not award a new NZQA unit standard. It is designed for learners who already hold Unit Standard 18408 and need to refresh their emergency response and fire warden responsibilities in the workplace.
IMPAC recommends refresher training at least every two years to help fire wardens maintain confidence with evacuation procedures, communication responsibilities, and emergency response expectations. Refresher training may be needed more frequently where workplace risks, staffing, layouts, or emergency arrangements change.
No, NZQA unit standards do not expire from a learner’s Record of Achievement. However, many workplaces require regular fire warden refresher training to help ensure emergency response knowledge and practical workplace procedures remain current.
Learners who successfully complete the refresher training will receive an updated Certificate of Competency from IMPAC covering the fire warden unit standard they currently hold.
Yes, this course is available for both public and in-house delivery nationwide.
Please bring photo identification (such as a driver’s licence) to training.
If you are completing an online or eLearning course with IMPAC for the first time, you will receive your LMS login details within 24 hours of receiving your course instructions email.
You can access IMPAC’s LMS by clicking here.
You can reset your username and password by clicking here and entering your email address.
Pricing depends on the delivery method.
In-house: $1375 + GST for up to 12 persons, with additional persons charged at $125 + GST each (maximum of 14).
eLearning: $125 + GST per person.
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Further study options
If you’re continuing your learning journey in health and safety, the unit standard you already hold can contribute towards IMPAC’s Certificate in Applied Workplace Health and Safety Practices (Level 3), which leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 3).
This refresher course supports you to revisit and apply that knowledge in practice, helping you maintain capability while continuing to work towards a recognised qualification over time. Browse all Fire Extinguisher / Fire Warden training courses.
This programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under section 439 of the Education and Training Act 2020, and Impac Services Limited is accredited to provide it under section 441 of the Education and Training Act.
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