Applying Foundations in Emergency Management

Introduction

Duration

• 1 day, classroom-based training

Recommended Learning

• Foundations in Emergency Management (online self-paced course)

Assessment

Nil.

Accredited/Non-accredited training

This is a non-accredited course.

Personal information disclosure

Please consider the NSW Government privacy statement.

Learning outcomes

• Reinforce and apply the key concepts of Emergency Management
• Identify appropriate methods of conducting an all hazards, risk and vulnerability analysis for the organisation/community
• Identify and implement appropriate prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response and/or recovery strategies
• Explain and use a multi-agency approach to distinguish between the roles and responsibilities of key agencies/organisations at different stages of the comprehensive approach
• Outline implications of emergency management requirements for organisational planning, policies, procedures, systems and resource allocation
• Describe strategies for building disaster resilience within the community
• Examine emergency management plans and how these practically apply at the local level
• Identify strategies to prepare and engage stakeholders/organisations and communities
• Practical appreciation of the various roles they play in emergency management

Target audience

• Are members of an emergency management committee (or expect to become a member)
• Are currently involved in or expect to be involved in emergency management
• Are performing (or expect to perform) an emergency management role in some capacity
• Wish to understand emergency management arrangements in NSW.