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 PUAEMR018A, '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

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Confirm organisational emergency management requirements

1.1 Current versions of relevant emergency management information are accessed.

1.2 Emergency management information is reviewed to identify requirements, roles and responsibilities for different organisations.

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

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

1.5 Action plans are used in line 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/or communities is conveyed to stakeholders.

2.2 Emergency management arrangements are explained to illustrate the multi-agency approach and to distinguish between the roles and responsibilities of key agencies/organisations.

2.3 Emergency management plans and warning strategies are explained to clarify roles and responsibilities, and to illustrate how plans and warning strategies are developed, maintained and implemented.

2.4 Reliable sources of emergency management information are accessed.

3. Support organisational/ community emergency planning and decision making

3.1 Strategies to prepare and engage stakeholders/ organisations/communities are identified in accordance with organisational responsibilities, policies and procedures.

3.2 Appropriate methods for conducting an all hazards, risk and vulnerability analysis for the organisation/ community are identified.

3.3 Analysis process is participated in and supported .

3.4 Appropriate prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response and/or recovery strategies are identified in consultation with stakeholders.

3.5 Planning and the development and/or improvement of related arrangements, policies and procedures are identified.

3.6 Relevant components of emergency plans are implemented in accordance with organisational role and responsibilities.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAEMR018A 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: