Overview of Emergency Risk Management in NSW
Introduction
This module provides an introduction and overview of:
- Emergency Risk Management (ERM) in New South Wales
- Risk Management Governance including the National Emergency Risk Assessment Guidelines (NERAG)
- Who is responsible for ERM in NSW
- Risk Management Principles
- Risk Management Framework
- Risk Management Process
Duration
Online self-paced short course consisting of 1 module (40 min)
Duration and Course Format
Online self-paced short course consisting of 1 module (40 min).
Target audience
The course is for all emergency services personnel and people with an interest in Emergency Management.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe Emergency Risk Management in NSW
- Define related key terms such as Emergency Management, Risk, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Risk Management Principles, Risk Management Framework and Risk Register
- Explain why communication and consultation are important throughout the entire Risk Management Process
- Identify who is involved in Emergency Risk Management in NSW
Assessment
Participants are not formally assessed during the course.
National unit of competency
This course does not align with a national unit of competency.
Personal information disclosure
The organisation you nominate during enrolment may request information from OEM about staff or volunteers who undertake this course. The only information released by OEM will be your name and details relating to the course. All other personal details will not be released by OEM and will remain confidential. Your organisation collects this information to determine who, or the number of staff/volunteers, completes this training. Therefore, enrolment in this course is acknowledgement that this information can be released to the organisation you have nominated during registration.
Cost
This course is free of charge.
Welfare Services Functional Area Overview
The Welfare Services Functional Area delivers key welfare services to meet the immediate needs of disaster affected people (children, adults, and/or families) and administers Disaster Relief Grants for eligible applicants. The Key Welfare Services are defined as emergency accommodation, catering, personal support, material aid, immediate financial assistance and disaster relief grants.
Introduction to Emergency Management
This course is designed as a preliminary pathway for people wanting to undertake further Emergency Management Training.
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