Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PUAEMR018A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work in an emergency management context

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAEMR018A - Work in an emergency management context
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to apply emergency management concepts and principles, and jurisdictional emergency management arrangements to organisational policies, procedures, planning and decision making.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to people who are undertaking, or are preparing to work in, an emergency management role within their organisation and/or local community and require a broad understanding of the jurisdiction’s emergency management framework in order to undertake their work responsibilities.No licencing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Confirm organisational emergency management requirements
  • Current versions of relevant emergency management information are accessed
  • Emergency management information is reviewed to identify requirements, roles and responsibilities for the organisation and key personnel
  • Implications of emergency management requirements for organisational planning, policies, procedures, systems and resource allocation are identified
  • Implications of emergency management requirements for stakeholders and local communities are identified
  • Action plans are used in line with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Contribute to stakeholder awareness of emergency management
  • Application of emergency management concepts and principles to enhance the resilience of organisations and/or communities is conveyed to stakeholders
  • Emergency management arrangements are explained to illustrate the multi-agency approach and to distinguish between the roles and responsibilities of key agencies/organisations
  • Emergency management plans are explained to clarify roles and responsibilities, and to illustrate how plans are developed, maintained and implemented
  • Reliable sourcesof emergency management information are accessed
       
Element: Support organisational/ community emergency planning and decision making
  • Strategies to prepare and engage stakeholders/ organisations/communities are identified in accordance with organisational responsibilities, policies and procedures
  • Appropriate methods for conducting an all hazards, risk and vulnerability analysis for the organisation/ community are identified
  • Analysis process is participated in and supported
  • Appropriate prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response and/or recovery strategies are identified
  • Planning and the development and/or improvement of related arrangements, policies and procedures are identified
  • Relevant components of emergency plans are implemented in accordance with organisational role and responsibilities
       


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:

provide emergency management information and advice within the scope of own organisational/community role and responsibilities and consistent with jurisdictional emergency management arrangements

work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve outcomes that enhance the resilience of the organisation/community.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of contexts such as throughout the duration of significant emergency management activities and during components of a number of emergency management related activities.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

emergency management legislation, regulations, plans, policies and procedures

relevant organisational plans, policies and procedures.

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed with a blend of formative assessment to confirm underpinning knowledge and scenario-based or real-world projects that require candidates to apply their knowledge in context.

Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

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 task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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

discuss emergency risks and their implications, and impact of proposed treatments for an organisation/community

identify stakeholder needs, priorities and positions

locate and interpret emergency management related legislation, regulations, plans, policies and procedures

locate and interpret information about an organisation/community

outline the jurisdiction's emergency management arrangement and their impact on the organisation

participate in/facilitate group discussion and teamwork

summarise and explain key information clearly

Required Knowledge

emergency risk management process as per appropriate international and Australian Standards

legislative/regulatory requirements and agency/organisational arrangements for emergency management

organisational policies and procedures relating to business planning, communication and consultation with stakeholders, information management, emergency management, occupational health and safety (OH&S) and environmental management

emergency management terminology, concepts and principles as outlined in current Australian Emergency Management Handbooks

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 management information may include:

land use planning regulations

legislation dealing with disasters, emergencies, OHS and the environment

local government regulations

regulations for handling and transporting dangerous goods

relevant international and Australian risk management standards

state/territory emergency risk management guidelines

state/territory/local government and organisational emergency plans

state/territory/local government emergency management arrangements

Stakeholders 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

Reliable sources of emergency management information may include:

Australian Bureau of Statistics data for communities (such as population distribution, social, cultural, health status and education data)

details of key infrastructure and emergency/support services

documented risk assessments conducted by organisations and communities

expert advice (including local sources)

publications (such as Australian emergency management handbooks)

published reports and inquiries

real time operational information

state/territory/local emergency (sub) plans

state/territory/local legislation dealing with emergency management

authoritative websites (such as Emergency Management Australia)

Strategies to prepare and engage stakeholders/ organisations/communities may include:

advertising in local media

broadcast facsimile and email messages

contacting individual organisations, professional bodies, unions and recreational/sports associations

distributing pamphlets

electronic communication warning and information systems

focus groups, workshops, surveys

initiating media interviews

letters and articles written for specific audiences

making presentations to a variety of community groups

meetings with groups, key individuals and leaders of minority/ethnic/cultural groups

preparing media releases

social media

speaking at community functions

websites

Appropriate prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response and/or recovery strategies may include:

building codes

community education

community restoration, reconstruction

critical incident stress management, personal support and counselling

emergency management planning

financial support

land use management

legislation and regulation

mutual aid agreements

safety standards

training and exercises

warning systems

Planning may include:

business continuity planning

emergency planning

land use planning

operational and strategic business planning

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Current versions of relevant emergency management information are accessed 
Emergency management information is reviewed to identify requirements, roles and responsibilities for the organisation and key personnel 
Implications of emergency management requirements for organisational planning, policies, procedures, systems and resource allocation are identified 
Implications of emergency management requirements for stakeholders and local communities are identified 
Action plans are used in line with organisational policies and procedures 
Application of emergency management concepts and principles to enhance the resilience of organisations and/or communities is conveyed to stakeholders 
Emergency management arrangements are explained to illustrate the multi-agency approach and to distinguish between the roles and responsibilities of key agencies/organisations 
Emergency management plans are explained to clarify roles and responsibilities, and to illustrate how plans are developed, maintained and implemented 
Reliable sourcesof emergency management information are accessed 
Strategies to prepare and engage stakeholders/ organisations/communities are identified in accordance with organisational responsibilities, policies and procedures 
Appropriate methods for conducting an all hazards, risk and vulnerability analysis for the organisation/ community are identified 
Analysis process is participated in and supported 
Appropriate prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response and/or recovery strategies are identified 
Planning and the development and/or improvement of related arrangements, policies and procedures are identified 
Relevant components of emergency plans are implemented in accordance with organisational role and responsibilities 

Forms

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