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Design emergency management exercises

Design emergency management exercises

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAEMR031
State Code
WE471
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/08/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/03/2017
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/03/2017
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to design, develop or modify activities that exercise elements of emergency management arrangements.Emergency management exercises are used to test emergency plans, practise responding to an emergency, develop and/or practise emergency management skills, build motivation for emergency management personnel, and/or measure an organisation’s ability to manage an emergency.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine exercise purpose
  • 1.1 Exercise stakeholders are identified and engaged.
  • 1.2 Exercise governance arrangements are confirmed.
  • 1.3 Exercise aim is identified in consultation with stakeholders.
  • 1.4 Exerciseobjectives that meet the identified aim are determined.
  • 1.5 Exercise focus is determined, based on operational outcomes, results of training needs analysis, previous exercises and evaluation reports.
2. Design and plan exercise activities
  • 2.1 Planning team is established where required.
  • 2.2 Governance and planning meetings are held, agreements and decisions are made, and outcomes are communicated to stakeholders.
  • 2.3 Componentsof the exercise program are identified, developed and documented in the exercise plan.
  • 2.4 Exercise style and activities consistent with exercise objectives are selected in consultation with stakeholders.
  • 2.5 Design planning processes are undertaken with stakeholders to meet exercise objectives and components.
  • 2.6 Exercise documentation is prepared.
3. Assess exercise risks
  • 3.1 Risk and safety considerations are included in planning process.
  • 3.2 Activities which mitigate/reduce risks associated with conducting exercise activities are designed and included.
  • 3.3 Exercise risk and safety management plan is prepared.
4. Plan resource allocation
  • 4.1 Resources to support the exercise are identified and secured.
  • 4.2 Exercise host is identified and commitment to achieving exercise objectives is secured.
  • 4.3 Appropriate authorisation(s) to use resources are obtained and documented.
  • 4.4 Availability and timeframes for use of resources is agreed by appropriate authorities.
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.
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
Exercise objectives may include:
assessing and/or demonstrating the capability of individuals, teams, systems and/or arrangements
assessing or auditing system(s) performance
developing new skills
evaluating emergency management plans
evaluating individuals/teams/facilities/systems
evaluating risk treatment strategies
exploring issues
improving team cohesion
meeting legislative or regulatory requirements
practising skills, systems or procedures
promoting awareness
sharing information
validating training objectives or learning outcomes
Exercise focus may include:
improving systems, plans or arrangements
developing/training participants
sharing information
testing or auditing systems, plans, arrangements, facilities, and/or individual or team competencies
Components of the exercise program may include:
exercise name
authorities, permissions and governance
scope or purpose statement
aim and objectives
activity plan
detailed schedule of activities
location (s)
risk and safety management plan
budget and logistics plan
evaluation/assessment plan
evidence collection tools/templates
debrief plan
Exercise style may include:
case study
discussion/desktop exercises
hypothetical exercise/scenario analysis
distributed interactive exercise
field exercise
functional centre exercises
role play
Design planning processes may include:
Determining assessment and performance criteria
planning briefings and debriefings
developing contingency plans
scenario and activity design
developing background information and exercise inputs
determination of activity management structure
developing documentation
issuing notification s to affected stakeholders
identifying and managing risks
identifying and securing resources
meetings
developing and reviewing key performance indicators
scoping of agencies participating and the level at which they are participating
seasonal weather considerations
agreeing on duration of exercise activities
Exercise documentation may include:
Activity inputs (general and special ideas)
activity notification
activity management checklists
assessor documentation
evaluation checklist
evidence collection templates
exercise injects
general instruction
incident action plans
meeting details
permissions and approvals
risk assessments
risk action plans
safety instructions
specific inputs
timetable/schedule of events
umpire documentation
Resources may include:
agency guidelines/instructions
catering
equipment
exercise staff
facilities
finance
first aid personnel
guest/specialist speaker
medical supplies and personnel
personnel
presenter
responders or victims with experience of an emergency
response guide
safety advisor
transport
volunteers
welfare support
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:
bring together an effective exercise design and planning team
facilitate the construction of realistic, meaningful and safe activities that address the exercise aim and objectives
Consistency in performance
Candidates should be expected to present evidence from at least two different contexts or exercise styles, including at least one exercise that requires multi-agency or organisation input and of which one may be simulated
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed on-the-job or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to a real-life exercise design project.
Method of assessment
Assessors should use formative assessment strategies in a simulated environment to contextualise underpinning knowledge. Summative assessment requires application of the unit in a real-life project, often in an action-learning context.
Assessment may occur in a work environment or in a 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
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5496 PUAEMR020A Design activities which exercise elements of emergency management arrangements Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAZ23 PUAEMR013 Design emergency management exercises Unit of competency