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Overview of Emergency Risk Management

This course provides an overview and introduction to emergency risk management in NSW. It is useful for people who will be required to participate in an emergency risk management process or for people already employed in the sector as a refresher training.


ERM Online-based

About this course

Learners will cover:

  • Emergency Risk Management (ERM) in NSW
  • Risk Management Governance including the National Emergency Risk Assessment Guidelines
  • who is responsible for Emergency Risk Management in NSW
  • Risk Management Principles
  • Risk Management Framework
  • Risk Management Process

Duration

40 minutes. Online self-paced short course consisting of 1 module (40 min)

Learning outcomes

On completion of this program, learners will be able to:

  • describe Emergency Risk Management in NSW
  • define related key terms such as Emergency Management, Risk, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Risk Management Principles, Risk Management Framework and Risk Register
  • explain why communication and consultation are important throughout the entire Risk Management Process
  • identify who is involved in Emergency Risk Management in NSW

Target audience

This course is for all emergency services personnel and people with an interest in Emergency Management.

Assessment

Nil.

Accredited/Non-accredited training

This is a non-accredited course

Personal information disclosure

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Upcoming classes and workshops

Title Date and Time Location Enrol
2024 P4 - Overview of Emergency Risk Management 3 Dec 2024 to 28 Feb 2025 Online Enrol