AS 3745 Compliance Essentials is First 5 Minutes’ structured training package designed to help facilities meet the requirements of Australian Standard AS 3745-2010. The package delivers five training essentials — Chief Warden Training, Warden Procedures, Assisted Evacuation Exercise, EPC Meeting and Emergency Skills Procedures — and forms the structured backbone of our wider Emergency Preparedness Training offering.

AS 3745-2010 is the Australian Standard for Planning for Emergencies in Facilities. It sets out the requirements for emergency planning in workplaces, including how to establish procedures, form an Emergency Planning Committee, train an Emergency Control Organisation, and conduct evacuation exercises — for a deeper reference, see Emergency Compliance: The Fundamental Guide.

The five essentials are Chief Warden Training, Warden Procedures, Assisted Evacuation Exercise, Emergency Planning Committee (EPC) Meeting and Emergency Skills Procedures. Together they cover the leadership, response, evacuation practice and planning components required under AS 3745-2010 — dedicated Fire Warden Training sits at the heart of the package.

Yes. Australian Standard AS 3745-2010: Planning for Emergencies in Facilities recommends that facilities conduct an evacuation exercise at least annually to test emergency procedures and ensure occupants are prepared to respond effectively during an emergency. First 5 Minutes delivers comprehensive fire and evacuation training and coordinates evacuation exercises that build occupant confidence, validate emergency procedures, and identify opportunities for improvement. Every exercise is conducted in accordance with the facility’s Emergency Management Manual, helping organisations strengthen emergency preparedness, improve response times, and support ongoing compliance.

Yes. Consultants can broadcast training live via Zoom or Teams, providing the same interactive learning experience as traditional in-person events. Live sessions can also be paired with Self-Paced Online Training for occupants who need flexibility around scheduling.

The EPC is responsible for developing and maintaining a facility’s emergency procedures under AS 3745-2010. First 5 Minutes can facilitate or chair annual EPC meetings, assist with planning initiatives, record meetings for compliance purposes, and train EPC members on their responsibilities — contact our team to arrange support.

Yes. The compliance training portal captures user activity for reporting and compliance purposes, and a certificate is issued upon course completion. These records can be accessed through the Web Portal – Webconnect, which keeps training attendance registers and certificates alongside other emergency planning documents.

Compliance Training packages can be delivered over two or three separate sessions across the year. This spaced delivery allows facilities to cover all five essentials, refresh knowledge, and maintain ongoing compliance — verified through scheduled Audits and Inspections.

Yes. First 5 Minutes upskills teams and trains the Emergency Control Organisation with practical skills to deal with workplace emergencies, including hands-on experience with Virtual Reality Fire Extinguisher Training or live gas-fired fire trays.

While AS 3745-2010 is a standard rather than legislation, facilities still have legally binding duties under Workplace Health and Safety legislation. A facility may choose not to follow the standard, but must still demonstrate how it has met those obligations — Emergency Compliance: The Fundamental Guide explains the legal context in more detail.