This unit applies to people responsible for developing emergency management plans within a single organisation, or in contexts where the planning process primarily involves only one organisation. More complex planning is required in multi-agency and community based contexts.
Emergency management plans are developed within or by local government, emergency service or government agencies and departments, event organisers, utilities, critical infrastructure or high occupancy buildings, and service providers.
No licencing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
This unit describes the outcomes required to develop new or revised emergency management plans within an organisation. Such plans may focus on one or more aspects of emergency management, i.e. prevention, preparedness, response and/or recovery.
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Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
explain the planning process and promote its benefits to a wide range of audiences
develop an appropriate and sustainable emergency planning process in cooperation with stakeholders
work with stakeholders to develop plans that are accepted, readily understandable by users and able to be implemented effectively
evaluate planning process and outcomes with stakeholders
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in at least two different contexts throughout the life of an emergency planning project, or during components of a number of projects, one of which may be simulated.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed making significant contributions to an emergency planning process either as an individual or as a stakeholder, in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment
Specific resources for assessment
For the demonstration of competence in this unit it will be necessary to participate in a real-world emergency planning project.
Underpinning knowledge may be assessed through written assignments, project reports, debriefings and action learning projects in real or simulated environments.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit contains many transferable skills, such as communication, consultation, research and analysis skills that can be applied in the emergency planning context. Assessors should use formative assessment strategies in a simulated environment to contextualise underpinning knowledge.
Summative assessment requires application of the unit in a real-world project, often in an action-learning context.
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
consider wide range of alternatives before making logical decisions
define and solve problems
demonstrate attention to detail
demonstrate effective interpersonal interactions
encourage the participation of other committee members
gain cooperation of stakeholders
listen actively
locate and interpret risk information
manage simple projects
negotiate collective outcomes
provide credible, reliable and timely information and well reasoned advice and opinions
recognise the relevance and significance of information for the planning process
resolve conflicts constructively with a minimum of fuss
summarise and explain key information clearly
think creatively (‘big picture’, ‘outside the box’)
value diversity of views and perceptions of risks
work cooperatively
work within organisational boundaries and cultures
write clearly, concisely using accurate terminology
Required Knowledge
Fundamentals of risk management included in Australian Standard AS/NZS ISO 3100:2009 Risk management—Principles and guidelines
Fundamentals of emergency management planning included in Australian Emergency Management Manual 43 Emergency Planning
decision making techniques
emergency risk management terminology, concepts and principles
group dynamics, strategies for team building and resolving conflict
meeting procedures
relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
research tools and risk analysis techniques, emergency risk management tools
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.
Drivers may include:
changes in community characteristics
changes in legislation, policies and disaster/emergency management plans
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Authority to plan is confirmed by reference to legislation, direction, organisational or other managerial agreement.
Planning environment is clarified by analysing drivers and risk assessment.
Legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements, policy, procedures, existing arrangements and plans that may impact on the planning framework are identified and analysed.
Key stakeholders, their potential interests, sensitivities, roles and responsibilities are identified.
Planning purpose, aims, objectives and governance framework are developed and refined with stakeholders.
A feasible project scope is developed, considering practical constraints.
Processes for negotiating outcomes, making decisions, reporting, and monitoring progress and quality are agreed.
A consultation and communication plan is developed and implemented.
Sources of expertise are identified to contribute specialised information and analysis as required.
Plan structure is agreed in consultation with stakeholders.
A project plan is prepared and approved in consultation with stakeholders.
Project scope is reviewed in response to new information or changes in resources and planning environment.
Appropriate research tools are applied.
A comprehensive body of emergency riskinformation is built and/or updated using credible sources.
Effectiveness of current emergency risk management strategies is assessed.
Organisational vulnerability is determined by analysing susceptibility and resilience to risk.
The plan’s role as an appropriate risk treatment is confirmed.
Emergency management arrangements are reviewed or developed to identify potential gaps or duplication in roles and responsibilities.
Emergency management strategies and responsibilities are identified and confirmed in consultation with stakeholders.
Broad categories and types of resources and services that are likely to be required, including potential critical shortfalls, are identified.
Financial and contractual arrangements for accessing or acquiring resources and services are developed.
Arrangements for the command, control and coordination of any emergency response or recovery operation are confirmed.
Contingencies to address potential problems are developed with relevant organisations and service providers.
Organisational implications of new or revised plans are assessed.
Plan is iteratively developed in consultation with stakeholders.
Plan is prepared in a format prescribed by organisational standards and consistent with broader jurisdictional emergency management arrangements.
Language used is clear, concise and appropriate for the audience.
Planning records, supporting documentation and contact information are maintained to organisational standards.
Compatibility, links and interactions between the plan and other organisational documentation is tested.
Support for the plan is established by promoting its specific benefits to stakeholders.
A maintenance, audit and exercise schedule is implemented in accordance with organisational, policy or procedures.
Deficiencies identified during audit, activation or exercising of the plan are analysed and reported to the relevant party.
Plan amendments are negotiated, documented and authorised in accordance with organisational procedures.
Opportunities for improving emergency planning processes are reported.
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