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Work in an emergency management context

Work in an emergency management context

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAEMR018A
State Code
D5494
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2011
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
18/08/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to apply emergency management concepts and principles, and jurisdictional emergency management arrangements to organisational policies, procedures, planning and decision making.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm organisational emergency management requirements
  • 1.1 Current versions of relevant emergency management information are accessed.
  • 1.2 Emergency management information is reviewed to identify requirements, roles and responsibilities for different organisations.
  • 1.3 Implications of emergency management requirements for organisational planning, policies, procedures, systems and resource allocation are identified.
  • 1.4 Implications of emergency management requirements for stakeholders and local communities are identified.
  • 1.5 Action plans are used in line with organisational policies and procedures.
2. Contribute to stakeholder awareness of emergency management
  • 2.1 Application of emergency management concepts and principles to enhance the resilience of organisations and/or communities is conveyed to stakeholders.
  • 2.2 Emergency management arrangements are explained to illustrate the multi-agency approach and to distinguish between the roles and responsibilities of key agencies/organisations.
  • 2.3 Emergency management plans and warning strategies are explained to clarify roles and responsibilities, and to illustrate how plans and warning strategies are developed, maintained and implemented.
  • 2.4 Reliable sources of emergency management information are accessed.
3. Support organisational/ community emergency planning and decision making
  • 3.1 Strategies to prepare and engage stakeholders/ organisations/communities are identified in accordance with organisational responsibilities, policies and procedures.
  • 3.2 Appropriate methods for conducting an all hazards, risk and vulnerability analysis for the organisation/ community are identified.
  • 3.3 Analysis process is participated in and supported .
  • 3.4 Appropriate prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response and/or recovery strategies are identified in consultation with stakeholders.
  • 3.5 Planning and the development and/or improvement of related arrangements, policies and procedures are identified.
  • 3.6 Relevant components of emergency plans are implemented in accordance with organisational role and responsibilities.
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 management information may include:
land use planning regulations
legislation dealing with disasters, emergencies, OHS and the environment
local government regulations
regulations for handling and transporting dangerous goods
relevant international and Australian risk management standards
state/territory emergency risk management guidelines
state/territory/local government and organisational emergency plans
state/territory/local government emergency management arrangements
Stakeholders may include:
staff
client groups
decision makers
members of the public
community groups
industry groups
public and private sector organisations
non-government organisations
elected officials
Reliable sources of emergency management information may include:
Australian Bureau of Statistics data for communities (such as population distribution, social, cultural, health status and education data)
details of key infrastructure and emergency/support services
documented risk assessments conducted by organisations and communities
expert advice (including local sources)
publications (such as Australian emergency management handbooks)
published reports and inquiries
real time operational information
state/territory/local emergency (sub) plans
state/territory/local legislation dealing with emergency management
authoritative websites (such as Emergency Management Australia)
Strategies to prepare and engage stakeholders/ organisations/communities may include:
advertising in local media
broadcast facsimile and email messages
contacting individual organisations, professional bodies, unions and recreational/sports associations
distributing pamphlets
electronic communication warning and information systems
focus groups, workshops, surveys
initiating media interviews
letters and articles written for specific audiences
making presentations to a variety of community groups
meetings with groups, key individuals and leaders of minority/ethnic/cultural groups
preparing media releases
social media
speaking at community functions
websites
Appropriate prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response and/or recovery strategies may include:
building codes
community education
community restoration, reconstruction
critical incident stress management, personal support and counselling
emergency management planning
financial support
land use management
legislation and regulation
mutual aid agreements
safety standards
training and exercises
warning systems
Planning may include:
business continuity planning
emergency planning
land use planning
operational and strategic business planning
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
provide emergency management information and advice within the scope of own organisational/community role and responsibilities and consistent with jurisdictional emergency management arrangements
work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve outcomes that enhance the resilience of the organisation/community.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in a range of contexts such as throughout the duration of significant emergency management activities and during components of a number of emergency management related activities.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
emergency management legislation, regulations, plans, policies and procedures
relevant organisational plans, policies and procedures.
Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed with a blend of formative assessment to confirm underpinning knowledge and scenario-based or real-world projects that require candidates to apply their knowledge in context.
Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAZ18 PUAEMR018 Work in an emergency management context Unit of competency