Assessor Resource

LGAEHRH510A
Contribute to public health emergency management plan

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance within councils of varying size and locations. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations within which councils must operate is essential. The role of council staff, elected members and management in protecting and managing the natural and built environment must be appropriately reflected.

This unit covers the provision of technical support to the planning, implementation and review of the public health emergency management plan.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Technical operational support provided in the establishment, trial and review of the emergency management plan.

Contribution to the assembly and review of a database of local technical personnel who could respond to situations requiring emergency management

Context of assessment

On the job or in a simulated work environment.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completing workplace documentation

third-party reports from experienced practitioners

completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Competency must be demonstrated in all Elements across a range of variables relevant to council's size, location and strategic plan.

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study environment that encompasses the following resources:

examples of existing emergency management plans

experts in the field of emergency management

a simulated emergency situation

a real or simulated team with which to work

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit

Required Skills

assessing risk

investigating threat

teamwork

communicating with public, council and other organisations

networking

Required Knowledge

emergency management planning

protocol and operational structure

hierarchy of control included in state and territory emergency management legislation

public health surveys

role of combat and other relevant organisations

public safety threats and principles

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 situations may include:

fuel tankers

aircraft

coaches

vehicles

bushfires

floods

earthquakes

cyclones

meteorites

industrial spillages

Resources may include:

physical and human

equipment

local suppliers

local expertise and knowledge

government agencies

Red Cross

Salvation Army

adjoining local government areas

Stakeholder organisations may include:

police

state emergency services

health

relevant state government departments

ambulance

fire departments

Red Cross

church groups

Salvation Army

search and rescue

Coordination of the plan can be undertaken by:

emergency services officers

designated officers of the council

local police

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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
Potential emergency situations and responses are identified and listed through research, data collection and committee input. 
Resources to address potential emergency situations are identified and listed for inclusion in appendices to the plan. 
To satisfy prevention, preparedness, response and recovery, relevant organisations are identified for inclusion as part of the council emergency management plan. 
The approved public health emergency management plan is circulated to relevant officers and stakeholder organisations. 
Skills enhancement programs are coordinated with relevant staff to ensure an effective response to an emergency situation. 
Community awareness programs are coordinated to provide and gather information to ensure effectiveness of preparedness procedures. 
A trial emergency situation is monitored to test the effectiveness of the plan. 
Opportunities to review and amend the council public health emergency management plan are identified as required to ensure an effective, coordinated response to an emergency. 
Where instructed, assessment, investigation or survey activities are conducted to determine public health threats. 
Response coordination activities are supported to meet the needs of the emergency. 
Information to advise of the status and effectiveness of the public health response is provided as required for reports to the coordinator of the council emergency management committee. 
Contributions to the effectiveness of public health responses are made to the relevant personnel. 
Contributions are made to the council public health emergency management plan review and amendment processes, to ensure an effective coordinated response to an emergency. 
Ongoing assessment following the response phase is conducted to determine public health threats. 
Response coordination activities are supported to meet the needs of the recovery. 
Advice of the status and effectiveness of the public health response is provided as required for reports to the coordinator of the council emergency management committee. 
Support is provided to management in the coordination of debriefings with the relevant personnel involved in the emergency to ascertain the effectiveness of the public health response. 

Forms

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