Assessor Resource

HLTPOP024
Develop a disaster plan

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a plan which sets out the roles and responsibilities of workers and others in the community, for responding to a disaster. This plan will be developed in consultation with other relevant agencies and key people.

This unit applies to work in a public health context and workers at this level are required to apply judgement within broad guidelines and take responsibility for their own outputs. Workers may be responsible for overseeing the outputs of others.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element.

1. Determine framework for creating a disaster plan

1.1 Identify and review existing disaster plans of the organisation

1.2 Identify and document government policies which affect the organisation’s response to a disaster

1.3 Identify legislative and statutory requirements impacting on the disaster plan

1.4 Consult with local, State/Territory and federal government agencies as required to identify and determine roles and responsibilities in the disaster plan

2. Identify and liaise with appropriate community organisations

2.1 Identify community organisations to be involved in a disaster plan and develop an information database

2.2 Establish contact through a variety of communication strategies

2.3 Identify restrictions to effective liaison and develop processes to promote communication with other agencies

2.4 Consult with identified community organisations to identify and determine roles and responsibilities in the disaster plan

3. Incorporate local requirements for disaster planning and relief into a plan

3.1 Collect information on local requirements and resources from key people and organisations

3.2 Identify and determine availability of resourcing requirements for a disaster plan response

3.3 Develop plan in accordance with organisation policy and relevant legislation requirements

3.4 Establish parameters for reviewing and evaluating plan

3.5 Develop a communications strategy to promote the disaster plan to local community, government and other agencies

3.6 Implement the communications strategy

4. Identify and train volunteers

4.1 Determine roles within the disaster plan performed by volunteers and clarify responsibilities involved

4.2 Invite individuals and organisations to take up roles as part of the disaster plan

4.3 Establish training requirements for volunteers to understand the disaster plan and perform their role

4.4 Develop a training program and schedule

4.5 Deliver training to volunteers

4.6 Evaluate and adjust training in accordance with disaster plan modifications

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be demonstrated evidence that the candidate has:

developed at least 1 disaster plan in consultation with key stakeholders to respond to at least 3 different types of disasters

identified and delivered training requirements for volunteers involved in the implementation of the plan.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

types of disasters including:

floods

cyclones

nuclear

fires

riots

earthquakes

disaster plans and planning strategies and processes

community networks

community views on disaster management

existing community disaster plans

legislation relating to disaster management

local disaster planning processes and networks

local resources, suppliers and tradespeople

project development

relevant Commonwealth, State/Territory and local government policies and guidelines

policies, protocols and procedures of the organisation

stakeholder consultation and participation principles and techniques

local networks and community organisations, including:

State or Territory health departments

police and other emergency services

social security

local government

non-government organisations

service providers

community groups.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. Where simulation is used, it must reflect real working conditions by modelling industry operating conditions and contingencies as well as using suitable facilities, equipment and resources.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element.

1. Determine framework for creating a disaster plan

1.1 Identify and review existing disaster plans of the organisation

1.2 Identify and document government policies which affect the organisation’s response to a disaster

1.3 Identify legislative and statutory requirements impacting on the disaster plan

1.4 Consult with local, State/Territory and federal government agencies as required to identify and determine roles and responsibilities in the disaster plan

2. Identify and liaise with appropriate community organisations

2.1 Identify community organisations to be involved in a disaster plan and develop an information database

2.2 Establish contact through a variety of communication strategies

2.3 Identify restrictions to effective liaison and develop processes to promote communication with other agencies

2.4 Consult with identified community organisations to identify and determine roles and responsibilities in the disaster plan

3. Incorporate local requirements for disaster planning and relief into a plan

3.1 Collect information on local requirements and resources from key people and organisations

3.2 Identify and determine availability of resourcing requirements for a disaster plan response

3.3 Develop plan in accordance with organisation policy and relevant legislation requirements

3.4 Establish parameters for reviewing and evaluating plan

3.5 Develop a communications strategy to promote the disaster plan to local community, government and other agencies

3.6 Implement the communications strategy

4. Identify and train volunteers

4.1 Determine roles within the disaster plan performed by volunteers and clarify responsibilities involved

4.2 Invite individuals and organisations to take up roles as part of the disaster plan

4.3 Establish training requirements for volunteers to understand the disaster plan and perform their role

4.4 Develop a training program and schedule

4.5 Deliver training to volunteers

4.6 Evaluate and adjust training in accordance with disaster plan modifications

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be demonstrated evidence that the candidate has:

developed at least 1 disaster plan in consultation with key stakeholders to respond to at least 3 different types of disasters

identified and delivered training requirements for volunteers involved in the implementation of the plan.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

types of disasters including:

floods

cyclones

nuclear

fires

riots

earthquakes

disaster plans and planning strategies and processes

community networks

community views on disaster management

existing community disaster plans

legislation relating to disaster management

local disaster planning processes and networks

local resources, suppliers and tradespeople

project development

relevant Commonwealth, State/Territory and local government policies and guidelines

policies, protocols and procedures of the organisation

stakeholder consultation and participation principles and techniques

local networks and community organisations, including:

State or Territory health departments

police and other emergency services

social security

local government

non-government organisations

service providers

community groups.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. Where simulation is used, it must reflect real working conditions by modelling industry operating conditions and contingencies as well as using suitable facilities, equipment and resources.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Identify and review existing disaster plans of the organisation 
Identify and document government policies which affect the organisation’s response to a disaster 
Identify legislative and statutory requirements impacting on the disaster plan 
Consult with local, State/Territory and federal government agencies as required to identify and determine roles and responsibilities in the disaster plan 
Identify community organisations to be involved in a disaster plan and develop an information database 
Establish contact through a variety of communication strategies 
Identify restrictions to effective liaison and develop processes to promote communication with other agencies 
Consult with identified community organisations to identify and determine roles and responsibilities in the disaster plan 
Collect information on local requirements and resources from key people and organisations 
Identify and determine availability of resourcing requirements for a disaster plan response 
Develop plan in accordance with organisation policy and relevant legislation requirements 
Establish parameters for reviewing and evaluating plan 
Develop a communications strategy to promote the disaster plan to local community, government and other agencies 
Implement the communications strategy 
Determine roles within the disaster plan performed by volunteers and clarify responsibilities involved 
Invite individuals and organisations to take up roles as part of the disaster plan 
Establish training requirements for volunteers to understand the disaster plan and perform their role 
Develop a training program and schedule 
Deliver training to volunteers 
Evaluate and adjust training in accordance with disaster plan modifications 

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