Modification History
PUAEMR031 Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
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.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to workers with the responsibility for designing emergency management exercises. It does not cover the skills and knowledge for implementing those designs.
Emergency management exercises can be used in any context where there is a requirement to plan for, or manage an emergency. The exercise scale can range from a small activity in a volunteer emergency response unit to a major evacuation exercise for an industrial plant. The design skills in this unit can be applied to any context in which an emergency management exercise is appropriate.
No licencing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency. |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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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 Exercise objectives 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. |
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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 Components of 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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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. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
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 |
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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. |
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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:
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Range Statement
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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. |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Exercise objectives may include: |
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Exercise focus may include: |
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Components of the exercise program may include: |
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Exercise style may include: |
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Design planning processes may include: |
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Exercise documentation may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
