Unit of competency Outline
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Contribute to public health emergency management plan
Contribute to public health emergency management plan
Unit of competency
National Code
LGAEHRH510A
LGAEHRH510A
State Code
C1962
C1962
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/08/2014
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
14/08/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the provision of technical support to the planning, implementation and review of the public health emergency management plan.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Provide technical support to the development of a council plan to respond to an emergency situation
- 1.1 Potential emergency situations and responses are identified and listed through research, data collection and committee input.
- 1.2 Resources to address potential emergency situations are identified and listed for inclusion in appendices to the plan.
- 1.3 To satisfy prevention, preparedness, response and recovery, relevant organisations are identified for inclusion as part of the council emergency management plan.
- 1.4 The approved public health emergency management plan is circulated to relevant officers and stakeholder organisations.
2. Contribute to a preparedness program
- 2.1 Skills enhancement programs are coordinated with relevant staff to ensure an effective response to an emergency situation.
- 2.2 Community awareness programs are coordinated to provide and gather information to ensure effectiveness of preparedness procedures.
- 2.3 A trial emergency situation is monitored to test the effectiveness of the plan.
- 2.4 Opportunities to review and amend the council public health emergency management plan are identified as required to ensure an effective, coordinated response to an emergency.
3. Support the activation of council public health emergency management plan
- 3.1 Where instructed, assessment, investigation or survey activities are conducted to determine public health threats.
- 3.2 Response coordination activities are supported to meet the needs of the emergency.
- 3.3 Information to advise of the status and effectiveness of the public health response is provided as required for reports to the coordinator of the council emergency management committee.
- 3.4 Contributions to the effectiveness of public health responses are made to the relevant personnel.
- 3.5 Contributions are made to the council public health emergency management plan review and amendment processes, to ensure an effective coordinated response to an emergency.
4. Support public health emergency management recovery reporting
- 4.1 Ongoing assessment following the response phase is conducted to determine public health threats.
- 4.2 Response coordination activities are supported to meet the needs of the recovery.
- 4.3 Advice of the status and effectiveness of the public health response is provided as required for reports to the coordinator of the council emergency management committee.
- 4.4 Support is provided to management in the coordination of debriefings with the relevant personnel involved in the emergency to ascertain the effectiveness of the public health response.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Emergency situations may include:
fuel tankers
aircraft
coaches
vehicles
bushfires
floods
earthquakes
cyclones
meteorites
industrial spillages
Resources may include:
physical and human
equipment
local suppliers
local expertise and knowledge
government agencies
Red Cross
Salvation Army
adjoining local government areas
Stakeholder organisations may include:
police
state emergency services
health
relevant state government departments
ambulance
fire departments
Red Cross
church groups
Salvation Army
search and rescue
Coordination of the plan can be undertaken by:
emergency services officers
designated officers of the council
local police
Emergency situations may include:
fuel tankers
aircraft
coaches
vehicles
bushfires
floods
earthquakes
cyclones
meteorites
industrial spillages
Resources may include:
physical and human
equipment
local suppliers
local expertise and knowledge
government agencies
Red Cross
Salvation Army
adjoining local government areas
Stakeholder organisations may include:
police
state emergency services
health
relevant state government departments
ambulance
fire departments
Red Cross
church groups
Salvation Army
search and rescue
Coordination of the plan can be undertaken by:
emergency services officers
designated officers of the council
local police
Overview of assessment requirements
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Technical operational support provided in the establishment, trial and review of the emergency management plan.
Contribution to the assembly and review of a database of local technical personnel who could respond to situations requiring emergency management
Context of assessment
On the job or in a simulated work environment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completing workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Competency must be demonstrated in all Elements across a range of variables relevant to council's size, location and strategic plan.
Resource implications
Access to a workplace or simulated case study environment that encompasses the following resources:
examples of existing emergency management plans
experts in the field of emergency management
a simulated emergency situation
a real or simulated team with which to work
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Technical operational support provided in the establishment, trial and review of the emergency management plan.
Contribution to the assembly and review of a database of local technical personnel who could respond to situations requiring emergency management
Context of assessment
On the job or in a simulated work environment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completing workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Competency must be demonstrated in all Elements across a range of variables relevant to council's size, location and strategic plan.
Resource implications
Access to a workplace or simulated case study environment that encompasses the following resources:
examples of existing emergency management plans
experts in the field of emergency management
a simulated emergency situation
a real or simulated team with which to work
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4285 | LGAEHRH602A | Contribute to the public health emergency management plan | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D350 | LGA50208 | Diploma of Local Government (Health and Environment) | Qualification |