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Facilitate emergency planning processes

Facilitate emergency planning processes

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAEMR021A
State Code
D5497
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2011
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
18/08/2011
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to collaboratively facilitate development of new, or revision of existing emergency plans in a multi-agency and community context. Such plans may focus on one or more aspects of emergency management, i.e. prevention, preparedness, response and/or recovery.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish the emergency planning context and framework
  • 1.1 Authority to plan is confirmed with reference to legislation, organisational direction, community or other managerial agreement .
  • 1.2 Planning environment is clarified by analysing drivers and risk assessment.
  • 1.3 Considerations that may impact on the planning framework are identified and analysed .
  • 1.4 Stakeholders, their potential interests, sensitivities, roles and responsibilities are identified.
  • 1.5 Planning team/group is established with an appropriate balance of expertise, stakeholder representation and authority to achieve desired outcomes.
  • 1.6 Emergency plan aims and objectives and governance framework are developed and refined with stakeholders.
2. Develop agreed planning processes and methodology
  • 2.1 A feasible project scope is developed, considering practical constraints
  • 2.2 Processes for negotiating outcomes, key performance indicators, information management, reporting, accountability and decision making strategies are developed and agreed within existing accountabilities.
  • 2.3 A consultation and communication plan is developed and implemented.
  • 2.4 Sources of expertise are identified to contribute specialised information and analysis as required.
  • 2.5 A project plan is prepared and approved in consultation with stakeholders.
3. Undertake research and analysis for emergency management planning
  • 3.1 Plan is regularly reviewed in response to new information or changes in resources and planning environment.
  • 3.2 Appropriate research tools and consultation strategies are chosen.
  • 3.3 Comprehensive body of community information, risks and safety expectations is sourced/built/updated using credible sources.
  • 3.4 Effectiveness of current emergency management strategies are assessed to address the vulnerability of communities and environments by analysing their susceptibility and resilience to risk.
  • 3.5 The plan's role as an appropriate risk treatment is confirmed.
4. Develop/refine emergency management planning outcomes
  • 4.1 Emergency management arrangements are reviewed or developed to identify potential 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 that are likely to be 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 any 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/revised emergency management plans are identified in consultation with stakeholders.
5. Document the emergency plan
  • 5.1 Plan is iteratively developed in consultation with stakeholders.
  • 5.2 Plan is prepared in a format prescribed by organisational standards and consistent with broader jurisdictional emergency management arrangements.
  • 5.3 Clear and concise language appropriate for the audience/s is used.
  • 5.4 Planning records, supporting documentation and contact information are maintained to organisational standards.
6. Validate the plan
  • 6.1 A maintenance, audit and exercise schedule is implemented in consultation with stakeholders.
  • 6.2 Outcomes of exercise and/or review are used to refine plan in consultation with stakeholders.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Drivers may include:
changes in community characteristics
changes in legislation, policies and disaster/emergency management plans
changes in insurance policies and premiums
new sources of risk or changed perception of risk
planning deficiencies
recent emergency incident reports/debriefs, safety issues
recent judicial decisions
changes in strategic and corporate plans
Considerations that may impact on the planning framework may include:
arrangements specified in legislation
organisational or jurisdictional emergency risk management policies or procedures
existing disaster plans, agreements or memoranda of understanding
local planning regulations, development controls and environmental plans
Stakeholders may include:
staff
client groups
decision makers
members of the public
community groups
industry groups
public and private sector organisations
non-government organisations
elected officials
Emergency plans may include:
plans developed to address specific risks
plans required by commonwealth/state/territory legislation
plans required by regulators and permit conditions
Practical constraints may include:
arrangements, roles and responsibilities set down in existing emergency management plans
availability of technical expertise, technology, equipment
budgets, time, availability and capability of people
land use planning
legislation covering emergency management, environmental management, safety standards, local government regulations
limited community knowledge of emergency management planning processes and benefits
political, social and cultural considerations
Research tools may include:
affinity analysis
brainstorming, visioning
cause and effect analysis, force field analysis
emergency risk management process and tools
SWOT analysis
bow-tie analysis
cost:benefit analysis
Community information may include:
characteristics of natural, social, economic and built environments
demographics (population distribution, social, cultural, health status and education data)
details of key infrastructure and emergency/support services
economic activity reports (employment, products, services, revenue)
government reports (such as environmental impacts)
emergency risk assessment studies
Risks may include:
commercial and legal relationships
economic systems and relationships
human behaviour
natural events
built environment failures
disease (plant, animal or human)
political circumstances
technology/technical issues, management activities and controls
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
explain the emergency planning process
develop an appropriate and sustainable emergency planning process in cooperation with planning team/group and stakeholders
work with planning team/group and stakeholders to develop plans that are readily usable and able to be implemented effectively
develop emergency plans that have stakeholder approval and support
evaluate planning process and outcomes with stakeholders.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in at least two multi-agency contexts, with a diverse stakeholder group, one of which may be simulated.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed making significant contributions to an emergency planning process either as an individual or as the representative of a stakeholder, organisation or constituency in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
organisational community
opportunity to participate in an actual, or simulated, emergency planning process.
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAZ17 PUAEMR021 Facilitate emergency planning processes Unit of competency
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