Qualification Outline

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Graduate Diploma of Crisis Leadership

Graduate Diploma of Crisis Leadership

Qualification
National Code:
PUA80119
State Code:
BEM6
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0803 - Business And Management
Original TGA Release Date
16/07/2019
Approved Date
26/02/2020
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1445
Duration
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
16/12/2022
VET Act Conditions
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.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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