Qualification Outline
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Graduate Diploma of Crisis Leadership
Graduate Diploma of Crisis Leadership
PUA80119
BEM6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 16/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 16/07/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This course is intended to provide participants with the knowledge skills required to lead in a crisis. The course will challenge participants to explore their own leadership styles and rethink traditional models of leadership in the context of rapidly changing crisis environments. It is designed for those with significant knowledge and experience of working in emergency management leadership roles in a variety of settings.
In these roles, they are required to undertake research; write papers and reports; communicate with diverse audiences; undertake risk assessments; plan, implement, audit and lead programs; problem solve and make high level judgements about organisational and community needs during all phases of a crisis. Typically, they have full responsibility and accountability for team and/or organisational output.
Competency in this qualification requires the demonstration of crisis leadership skills and knowledge of
leadership models and strategies suitable for implementation during all phases of a crisis
personal attributes that exemplify leadership whilst responsible for wide ranging accountabilities in a crisis
leading team processes during time critical decision making
creating innovative solutions to crisis situations using structured approaches based on situational awareness and analysis
commanding and leading resources during a crisis
leading and participating in multi-organisational/agency settings
designing research and implementing programs that demonstrate reflective and situational awareness
leading programs that address psychological and/or stress impacts
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of nine (9) units of competency comprising- seven (7) core units listed below; plus
- two (2) elective units from the general elective units listed
- choose two (2) elective units from the elective unit list below or elsewhere within this training package or another endorsed training package or accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must be from an equivalent qualification level or higher.
Elective units selected from outside the qualification must not duplicate content already covered by units in this qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
Prerequisites attached to any of the units must be obtained and are additional to the number of units required for this qualification.
Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified on training.gov.au (TGA).
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAZ52 | PUAECL007 | Define crisis context | 160 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ56 | PUAECL003 | Deliver value in crisis | 160 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ58 | PUAECL001 | Evaluate societal threats, uncertainty and surprise | 325 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ57 | PUAECL002 | Lead and manage programs that develop resilience | 160 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ55 | PUAECL004 | Lead in a crisis | 160 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ54 | PUAECL006 | Recognise personal effectiveness in a crisis | 160 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ53 | PUAECL005 | Support communities for crisis | 160 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Two (2) units may be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF91 | BSBLDR812 | Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCF97 | BSBINS603 | Initiate and lead applied research | 150 | Unit of competency |
| OCD52 | BSBLDR813 | Lead and influence ethical practice | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCD65 | BSBLDR601 | Lead and manage organisational change | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCE77 | BSBFIN801 | Lead financial strategy development | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OCE17 | BSBSTR801 | Lead innovative thinking and practice | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCE16 | BSBSTR802 | Lead strategic planning processes for an organisation | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OCF63 | BSBLDR811 | Lead strategic transformation | 70 | Unit of competency |
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Entry Requirements
Candidates may enter the qualification through several paths including:
undergraduate degree
advanced diploma in a relevant field of study with a minimum of two years’ work experience
other documented evidence deemed to be equivalent to an undergraduate degree five years’ workplace experience including leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in emergency management and/or public safety.