Facilitate emergency planning processes

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 PUAEMR021, 'Facilitate emergency planning processes'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Facilitate emergency planning processes' 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

Establish emergency planning context and framework

1.1

Authority to plan is confirmed with reference to legislation, organisational direction, community or managerial agreement

1.2

Planning environment is clarified by analysing emergency management planning drivers and risk assessments

1.3

Considerations impacting planning frameworks are identified and analysed

1.4

Stakeholders, their potential interests, sensitivities, roles and responsibilities are identified

1.5

Planning team is established with an appropriate balance of expertise, stakeholder representation and authority to achieve desired outcomes

1.6

Emergency management plan aims, objectives and governance framework are developed and refined with stakeholders

2

Develop agreed planning processes and methodology

2.1

A project scope is developed considering emergency management planning constraints

2.2

Processes for negotiating outcomes, key performance indicators, information management, reporting, accountability and decision making strategies are developed and agreed, in accordance with organisational procedures

2.3

Consultation and communication plans are developed and implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures

2.4

Sources of expertise are identified to contribute specialised information and analysis to the planning process, as required

2.5

A project plan is prepared and approved, in consultation with stakeholders

3

Undertake research and analysis for facility emergency response planning

3.1

Plan is regularly reviewed in response to latest information, changes in resources and planning environments

3.2

Appropriate research tools and consultation strategies for facility emergency response planning are chosen, in accordance with organisational procedures

3.3

Body of community information and risks and safety expectations are obtained from credible facility emergency management sources

3.4

Emergency management strategies are assessed to address vulnerability of communities and environments by analysing risk

3.5

The plan's role as an appropriate risk treatment is confirmed with relevant personnel, in accordance with organisational procedures

4

Developand refine emergency management planning outcomes

4.1

Emergency management arrangements are developed and reviewed to identify gaps or duplication in roles and responsibilities

4.2

Emergency management strategies and responsibilities are identified and confirmed, in consultation with stakeholders

4.3

Broad categories and types of resources and services required, including potential critical shortfalls, are identified

4.4

Financial and contractual arrangements for accessing or acquiring resources and services, are developed

4.5

Arrangements for the command, control and coordination of facility emergency response or recovery are addressed in the plan

4.6

Contingencies to address potential problems are developed with relevant organisations and service providers

4.7

Community and organisational implications of new or revised emergency management plans are identified, in consultation with stakeholders

5

Document emergency plan

5.1

Emergency management plan is reviewed and documented, in consultation with stakeholders

5.2

Plan is prepared, in accordance with organisational procedures and industry standards, consistent with broader jurisdictional emergency management arrangements

5.3

Clear and concise language appropriate for stakeholders and community is used in documentation

5.4

Planning records, supporting documentation and contact information are maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and industry standards

6

Validate plan

6.1

Maintenance and audit schedules are implemented, in consultation with relevant personnel and stakeholders

6.2

Outcomes of the review are used to refine plan, in consultation with stakeholders

6.3

Conduct an exercise to test emergency management plan effectiveness


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAEMR021 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)