Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:46 PM AWST
23/07/2026 5:46 PM AWST
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Develop emergency management plans
Develop emergency management plans
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAEMR028
PUAEMR028
State Code
WE468
WE468
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to develop new or revised emergency management plans within an organisation. Such plans may focus on one or more aspects of emergency management, i.e. prevention, preparedness, response and/or recovery.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish the planning context and framework
- 1.1 Authority to plan is confirmed by reference to legislation, direction, organisational or other managerial agreement.
- 1.2 Planning environment is clarified by analysing drivers and risk assessment.
- 1.3 Legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements, policy, procedures, existing arrangements and plans that may impact on the planning framework are identified and analysed.
- 1.4 Key stakeholders, their potential interests, sensitivities, roles and responsibilities are identified.
- 1.5 Planning purpose, aims, objectives and governance framework are developed and refined with stakeholders.
2. Develop agreed planning processes and methodology
- 2.1 A feasible project scope is developed, considering practical constraints.
- 2.2 Processes for negotiating outcomes, making decisions, reporting, and monitoring progress and quality are agreed.
- 2.3 A consultation and communication plan is developed and implemented.
- 2.4 Sources of expertise are identified to contribute specialised information and analysis as required.
- 2.5 Plan structure is agreed in consultation with stakeholders.
- 2.6 A project plan is prepared and approved in consultation with stakeholders.
3. Undertake risk research and analysis
- 3.1 Project scope is reviewed in response to new information or changes in resources and planning environment.
- 3.2 Appropriate research tools are applied.
- 3.3 A comprehensive body of emergency riskinformation is built and/or updated using credible sources.
- 3.4 Effectiveness of current emergency risk management strategies is assessed.
- 3.5 Organisational vulnerability is determined by analysing susceptibility and resilience to risk.
- 3.6 The plan’s role as an appropriate risk treatment is confirmed.
4. Develop/refine planning parameters
- 4.1 Emergency management arrangements are reviewed or developed to identify potential gaps or duplication in roles and responsibilities.
- 4.2 Emergency management strategies and responsibilities are identified and confirmed in consultation with stakeholders.
- 4.3 Broad categories and types of resources and services that are likely to be required, including potential critical shortfalls, are identified.
- 4.4 Financial and contractual arrangements for accessing or acquiring resources and services are developed.
- 4.5 Arrangements for the command, control and coordination of any emergency response or recovery operation are confirmed.
- 4.6 Contingencies to address potential problems are developed with relevant organisations and service providers.
- 4.7 Organisational implications of new or revised plans are assessed.
5. Document the emergency plan
- 5.1 Plan is iteratively developed in consultation with stakeholders.
- 5.2 Plan is prepared in a format prescribed by organisational standards and consistent with broader jurisdictional emergency management arrangements.
- 5.3 Language used is clear, concise and appropriate for the audience.
- 5.4 Planning records, supporting documentation and contact information are maintained to organisational standards.
6. Validate and implement planning outcomes
- 6.1 Compatibility, links and interactions between the plan and other organisational documentation is tested.
- 6.2 Support for the plan is established by promoting its specific benefits to stakeholders.
7. Monitor and review the planning process and outcomes
- 7.1 A maintenance, audit and exercise schedule is implemented in accordance with organisational, policy or procedures.
- 7.2 Deficiencies identified during audit, activation or exercising of the plan are analysed and reported to the relevant party.
- 7.3 Plan amendments are negotiated, documented and authorised in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 7.4 Opportunities for improving emergency planning processes are reported.
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.
Drivers may include:
changes in community characteristics
changes in legislation, policies and disaster/emergency management plans
changes in insurance policies and premiums
new sources of risk or changed perception of risk
planning deficiencies
recent emergency incident reports/debriefs, safety issues
recent judicial decisions
changes in strategic and corporate plans
Legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements may include:
arrangements specified in legislation
organisational or jurisdictional emergency risk management policies or procedures
existing disaster plans, agreements or memoranda of understanding
local planning regulations, development controls and environmental plans
Stakeholders may include:
staff
client groups
decision makers
emergency service organisations
Practical constraints may include:
arrangements, roles and responsibilities set down in existing emergency management plans
availability of technical expertise, technology, equipment
budgets, time, availability and capability of people
land use planning, building codes and other regulations
legislation covering emergency management, environmental management, safety standards, local government regulations
limited organisational knowledge of emergency risk management processes and benefits
Research tools may include:
affinity analysis
brainstorming, visioning
cause and effect analysis, force field analysis
emergency risk management tools
SWOT analysis
bow-tie analysis
cost:benefit analysis
Emergency risk information may include:
characteristics of natural and built environments
demographics (population distribution, social, cultural, health status and education data)
details of key infrastructure and emergency/support services
economic activity reports (employment, products, services, revenue)
government reports e.g. environmental impacts
business continuity data
emergency risk assessment studies
Drivers may include:
changes in community characteristics
changes in legislation, policies and disaster/emergency management plans
changes in insurance policies and premiums
new sources of risk or changed perception of risk
planning deficiencies
recent emergency incident reports/debriefs, safety issues
recent judicial decisions
changes in strategic and corporate plans
Legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements may include:
arrangements specified in legislation
organisational or jurisdictional emergency risk management policies or procedures
existing disaster plans, agreements or memoranda of understanding
local planning regulations, development controls and environmental plans
Stakeholders may include:
staff
client groups
decision makers
emergency service organisations
Practical constraints may include:
arrangements, roles and responsibilities set down in existing emergency management plans
availability of technical expertise, technology, equipment
budgets, time, availability and capability of people
land use planning, building codes and other regulations
legislation covering emergency management, environmental management, safety standards, local government regulations
limited organisational knowledge of emergency risk management processes and benefits
Research tools may include:
affinity analysis
brainstorming, visioning
cause and effect analysis, force field analysis
emergency risk management tools
SWOT analysis
bow-tie analysis
cost:benefit analysis
Emergency risk information may include:
characteristics of natural and built environments
demographics (population distribution, social, cultural, health status and education data)
details of key infrastructure and emergency/support services
economic activity reports (employment, products, services, revenue)
government reports e.g. environmental impacts
business continuity data
emergency risk assessment studies
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
explain the planning process and promote its benefits to a wide range of audiences
develop an appropriate and sustainable emergency planning process in cooperation with stakeholders
work with stakeholders to develop plans that are accepted, readily understandable by users and able to be implemented effectively
evaluate planning process and outcomes with stakeholders
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in at least two different contexts throughout the life of an emergency planning project, or during components of a number of projects, one of which may be simulated.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed making significant contributions to an emergency planning process either as an individual or as a stakeholder, in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment
Specific resources for assessment
For the demonstration of competence in this unit it will be necessary to participate in a real-world emergency planning project.
Underpinning knowledge may be assessed through written assignments, project reports, debriefings and action learning projects in real or simulated environments.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit contains many transferable skills, such as communication, consultation, research and analysis skills that can be applied in the emergency planning context. Assessors should use formative assessment strategies in a simulated environment to contextualise underpinning knowledge.
Summative assessment requires application of the unit in a real-world project, often in an action-learning context.
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
explain the planning process and promote its benefits to a wide range of audiences
develop an appropriate and sustainable emergency planning process in cooperation with stakeholders
work with stakeholders to develop plans that are accepted, readily understandable by users and able to be implemented effectively
evaluate planning process and outcomes with stakeholders
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in at least two different contexts throughout the life of an emergency planning project, or during components of a number of projects, one of which may be simulated.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed making significant contributions to an emergency planning process either as an individual or as a stakeholder, in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment
Specific resources for assessment
For the demonstration of competence in this unit it will be necessary to participate in a real-world emergency planning project.
Underpinning knowledge may be assessed through written assignments, project reports, debriefings and action learning projects in real or simulated environments.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit contains many transferable skills, such as communication, consultation, research and analysis skills that can be applied in the emergency planning context. Assessors should use formative assessment strategies in a simulated environment to contextualise underpinning knowledge.
Summative assessment requires application of the unit in a real-world project, often in an action-learning context.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5559 | PUAEMR010B | Undertake emergency planning | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAZ29 | PUAEMR007 | Develop emergency management plans | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEG3 | NWP50118 | Diploma of Water Industry Operations | Qualification |