Work in an emergency management context

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PUAEMR018, 'Work in an emergency management context'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Work in an emergency management context' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Confirm organisational emergency management requirements

1.1

Relevant emergency management information is identified and accessed

1.2

Emergency management information is reviewed to identify requirements, roles and responsibilities for stakeholders

1.3

Implications of emergency management requirements for organisational planning, policies, procedures, systems and resource allocation is identified

1.4

Implications of emergency management requirements for stakeholders and local communities are identified

1.5

Action plans are used, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2

Contribute to stakeholder awareness of emergency management

2.1

Application of emergency management concepts and principles to enhance the resilience of organisations and communities is conveyed to stakeholders

2.2

Emergency management arrangements are explained to stakeholders to illustrate the multi-organisational approach and to distinguish between the roles and responsibilities of key agencies and/or organisations

3

Support organisationaland community emergency planning and decision making

3.1

Strategies to prepare and engage with stakeholders are identified, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3.2

Methods for conducting an all hazards, risk and vulnerability analysis for the organisation or community are identified

3.3

Hazards, risk and vulnerability analysis is participated in and supported

3.4

Prevention and mitigation preparedness, response and recovery strategies are identified, in consultation with stakeholders

3.5

Planning and the development and improvement of organisational policies and procedures are identified

3.6

Components of emergency plans are implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAEMR018 appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA60110 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
  • PUA52310 - Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
  • PUA52312 - Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
  • PUA60112 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
  • CHC52115 - Diploma of Community Development
  • CHC42115 - Certificate IV in Community Development

And the skillsets: