Assessor Resource

PUAEMR030
Manage and evaluate emergency management exercises

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to people who are responsible for implementing and evaluating pre-designed emergency management exercises. Emergency management exercises may be used in any context where there is a requirement to plan for, or manage an emergency. The exercise scale can range from a small activity in a volunteer emergency response unit to a major evacuation exercise for an industrial plant. The skills in this unit can be applied to any context in which an emergency management exercise is appropriate.

No licencing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the outcomes required to manage and evaluate activities which exercise elements of emergency management arrangements.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

ensure all permissions, authorities, clearances and approvals are obtained,

ensure all resources are available for the exercise, and

the pace of the exercise proceeds appropriately to achieve the objectives

Consistency in performance

Candidates should be expected to present evidence of managing two different types of exercise, including at least one exercise that requires multi-agency or organisation input.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

This competency cannot be assessed in a simulated environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to real-life exercises, including supporting resources.

Method of assessment

This unit contains transferable skills, such as communication, consultation, and logistic management skills that can be applied to managing an emergency management exercise. Assessors may use formative assessment strategies in a simulated environment to contextualise underpinning knowledge.

Summative assessment requires application of the unit to manage exercises in the workplace. Evidence of performance can be gathered by:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

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

manage small-group activities

build effective networks and relationships

work effectively in a group setting

consult with stakeholders

manage and direct activity personnel

plan and deliver briefings and debriefings

manage the pace and intensity of the exercise

manage risk and safety

gather and analyse feedback

Required Knowledge

exercise management concepts and principles

educational principles underpinning the design of objectives and linking those to activities

legislative, regulatory and insurance arrangements relevant to using resources, such as land, buildings, equipment, staff and volunteers

relevant organisational policies and procedures (such as legislation relevant to the operation/ incident/response; legislation relevant to the organisation; operational, corporate and strategic plans; operational performance standards; operational policies and procedures; organisational personnel and occupational health and safety practices and guidelines; organisational quality standards; organisation’s approach to environmental management and sustainability)

problem solving and decision making techniques

project management principles

project management principles

risk and safety management principles

budgeting and logistic management 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.

Documentation may include:

activity inputs (general and special ideas)

activity notification

activity management checklists

assessor documentation

evaluation checklist

evidence collection templates

exercise injects

general instruction

incident action plans

permissions and approvals risk assessments

risk action plans

safety instructions

specific inputs

timetable/schedule of events

umpire documentation

Stakeholder may include:

staff

client groups

decision makers

members of the public

community groups

industry groups

public and private sector organisations

non-government organisations

elected officials

Logistic requirements may include:

catering

equipment

facilities

finance and accounting procedures

transport

accommodation

guest or specialist speaker(s) or presenters

first aid and medical supplies and personnel

exercise management personnel

role players

participants

Activity personnel may include:

exercise management staff

exercise evaluation staff

casualty simulation staff

role players

public information staff

participants’ management

Exercise report may include:

executive summary

acknowledgements

exercise aim and objectives

introduction

exercise scenario

sequence of events

exercise critique (relating observations and feedback to the objectives)

summary

recommendations

attachments (exercise management team, participating organisations and volunteers, referee reports, debrief notes)

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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
Exercise documentation reviewed to confirm governance and stakeholder requirements. 
Exerciseaim, objectives, activities and evaluation plan are confirmed. 
Relevant permissions, authorities, clearances and approvals are identified and confirmed. 
Logistic requirements are identified and organised. 
Communication plan is designed and implemented in consultation with stakeholders. 
Exercise management team is formed where required. 
Communication and consultationis established with activity personnel and maintained throughout the conduct of the exercise. 
Exercise site preparation and familiarisation are ensured in accordance with the exercise plan. 
Briefings are prepared and delivered to stakeholders reflecting exercise objectives and activities. 
Confirmation and management of logistic requirements required to conduct exercise activities is ensured. 
The exercise plan is used to initiate and facilitate the conduct and direction of the exercise. 
Risk is managed throughout the exercise. 
Post-exercise debriefings are conducted and feedback is gathered. 
Exercise feedback is collated, recorded, analysed and issues identified. 
An exercise report, including recommendations, is prepared to organisational standards and distributed to stakeholders. 

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