PUAEMR020A - Design activities which exercise elements of emergency management arrangements

PUAEMR020A
Design activities which exercise elements of emergency management arrangements

This unit covers the competency required to design, review and/or improve activities which exercise elements of emergency management arrangements.Designing and improving these activities may be based on evaluations from operations, exercise outcomes, organisational requirements and arrangements, individual feedback and strategic objectives.

Application

The application of this unit would inform roles and responsibilities of individuals responsible for the design of emergency management activities which exercise elements of emergency management arrangements. The requirements for the testing of emergency management arrangements may be driven by multiple legislative, organisational policy or incident contexts.

Applicable roles and jobs may involve emergency management, business continuity, risk management, emergency services liaison and event management.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Determine exercise objectives and outcomes	1.1 Need for exercise is identified in consultation with stakeholders 1.2 Exerciseobjectives and outcomes that meet the identified needs are determined 1.3 Areas of focusfor exercise activities are determined, based on operational outcomes, results of training needs/outcomes, previous exercises and evaluation

2. Design and plan exercise activities	2.1 Planning team is established and organised 2.2 Meetings are held, agreements and decisions are made and outcomes are communicated to relevant people 2.3 Componentsof the exercise program are identified, developed and documented in the exercise plan 2.4 Exercise style and activities consistent with exercise objectives are selected in consultation with stakeholders 2.5 Design planning processes are undertaken to meet exercise objectives and components 2.6 Exercise activity documentation is constructed

3. Assess exercise activity risks	3.1 Risk and safety considerations are included in planning process 3.2 Activities which mitigate/reduce risks associated with conducting exercise activities are designed and included 3.3 Exercise contingency plan based on risk assessment is prepared

4. Plan resource allocation	4.1 Resources to support exercise are identified and secured 4.2 Exercise host is identified and commitment to achieving exercise objectives and outcomes is negotiated and secured 4.3 Appropriate authorisation for use of resources is determined 4.4 Availability and timeframes for use of resources is negotiated and approved with appropriate authorities

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

communicate in a group setting

liaise and communicate with other agencies

make informed recommendations for improvement

negotiate with stakeholders

plan and deliver briefings and debriefings

provide feedback

Required Knowledge

consultation

emergency management concepts and principles

incident management principles

legislative and regulatory arrangements relative to emergency management

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

state/territory and agency plans and procedures

Evidence Required


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: bring together an effective exercise design and planning team facilitate the construction of realistic, meaningful and safe activities. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of activity contexts including multi-agency incidents of varying complexity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed on-the-job or in a simulated workplace environment. Specific resources for assessment Access is required to: resources relevant to the exercise activities.

Method of assessment	In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook. Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment. Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. 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.

Range Statement


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.
Stakeholders may include	Client groups Community groups/members Industry groups Media Members of the public Politicians Public and private sector organisations Recovery organisations Staff Volunteers
Exercise objectives and outcomes may include	Assessing and demonstrating the capability of individuals/teams and systems/arrangements Assessing system/s performance Auditing performance Education Enhanced emergency management arrangements Evaluating emergency management plans Evaluating individuals/teams/facilities/systems Evaluating risk treatment strategies Exploring issues Improving team cohesion Meeting legislative and/or state/territory requirements Promoting awareness Testing effectiveness/efficiency of emergency management plans/arrangements Validating training outcomes
Focus for exercise activities may include	Improving systems/arrangements Learning of participants Developing/training participants Sharing information Testing systems/arrangement/facilities/competency of individuals/teams
Planning team must include	Appropriately qualified and experienced members and stakeholders
Components of the exercise program must include	Activity plan Authorities Budget Code name Complexity of exercise plan Debrief Evaluation/assessment plan Evidence collection tools/templates Location Objectives and outcomes Responsible authority Safety Schedule Scope
Activities may include	Case studies Discussion exercises Distributed interactive software Field exercises Functional centre exercises (specific task environments within the workplace) Multimedia Role plays Scenario analyses Scenario storylines including general and special ideas Simulation exercises Tactical exercise without troops (TEWT)
Design planning processes may include	Assessment and performance criteria Briefings and debriefings Contingency plan Design of activity Determination of activity management structure Developing documentation Issuing notification Identifying and reducing risks Identifying and securing resources Meetings Reviewing key performance indicators Scoping of agencies participating and the level at which they are participating Seasonal weather consideration Time and length of exercise activities
Activity documentation may include	Activity inputs (general idea) Activity notification Activity management checklists Assessor documentation Evaluation checklist Evidence collection templates Exercise injects General instruction Incident action plans Meeting details Risk assessments Risk action plans Safety instructions Special idea Specific inputs Timetable/schedule of events Umpire documentation
Resources may include	Activity communications Agency guidelines/instructions Catering Equipment Exercise facilitator Exercise management team Facilities Finance First aid personnel Guest/specialist speaker Medical supplies and personnel Personnel Presenter Responders or victims with experience of an emergency Response guide Safety advisor Transport Volunteers Welfare

Sectors

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

	This unit contains employability skills.
Pre-requisite Unit/s	Nil

Licensing Information

Not applicable.