Description

Pre/Co-Requisites

Performance Criteria

1. Determine objectives
1.1. The need for the exercise is identified in consultation with stakeholders
1.2. Objectives of the exercise which meet the identified need are determined

2. Design exercise
2.1. Exercise style, consistent with the objectives, is selected in consultation with stakeholders
2.2. Exercise is designed to ensure that objectives are met
2.3. Resources to support the exercise are identified and secured

3. Manage exercise
3.1. Personnel involved in the exercise are briefed in respect of aims, objectives, expectations and activity outcomes
3.2. The exercise plan is used to initiate and facilitate the conduct and direction of the exercise
3.3. The progress of the exercise is monitored and feedback provided to personnel

4. Evaluate outcomes
4.1. A post exercise debrief is planned based on the conduct and outcomes
4.2. A debrief is conducted with activity personnel
4.3. The outcomes of the activities are reviewed against objectives
4.4. A report of the activity is prepared and distributed to stakeholders

Key Competencies

Communicating ideas and information

• Communicate ideas and information to reporting procedures (verbal and written) 

Collecting analysing and organising information

• Collect, organise and understand information related to recognising and reporting situations

 Planning and organising activities 

• Plan and organise activities which implement and follow standard procedures 

Working with others and in teams

• Work with others and in a team by assisting and cooperating with team members 

Using mathematical ideas and techniques 

• Use mathematical ideas and techniques to document and report numbers for emergency procedures

Solving problems 

• Establish diagnostic processes which recommend improvements for OH&S issues

Using technology 

• Use workplace technology related to the use of technology to assist with safe work practices

Range Statement

Activities which exercise elements of emergency management (exercises) may

• explore issues
• promote awareness
• educate
• assess and demonstrate capability
• evaluate risk treatment strategies
• validate training
• audit performance
• evaluate emergency management plans

Activities may include

• scenario analyses
• case studies
• role plays
• discussion exercises
• functional centre exercises (specific task environments within the workplace)
• field exercises
• synthetic training
• high level architecture
• multi media
• virtual reality
• distributed interactive software

Stakeholders may include

• staff
• client groups
• members of the public
• community groups
• industry groups
• public and private sector organisations
• politicians

The design process may include

• determination of activity management structure
• development of documentation
• design of activity
• issuing notification
• briefings and de-briefings

Activity personnel may include

• activity director
• directing staff/coordinators/facilitators
• safety officers
• assessors/umpires
• public relations staff
• casualty simulators
• role player liaison officers
• administrative/welfare personnel to support learning and assessment tools

Resource needs may include

• equipment
• finance
• personnel
• facilities
• logistics
• activity communications

Activity documentation may include

• activity notification
• activity management checklists
• general instruction
• safety instructions
• timetable/schedule of events
• activity inputs (general idea, special idea, problems, specific inputs)

Evidence Guide

Critical Aspects of Evidence

• Ability to effectively plan, conduct and evaluate exercises and activities devised for the demonstration of emergency management competencies

Underpinning Knowledge

• adult learning principles and networks
• assessment and review techniques
• consultation
• emergency management concepts and principles
• legislative and regulatory arrangements relative to emergency management
• monitoring
• problem solving and decision making techniques
• project management principles

Underpinning Skills

• communicate in a group setting
• conduct needs analysis
• manage and direct exercise activities
• negotiate with client groups and stakeholders
• plan and deliver briefings and de-briefings
• provide feedback

Resource implications

• Access to resources relevant to the exercise activities

Consistency in performance

• Evidence of competence in this unit would need to be gathered over time in a range of activity contexts

Context of assessment

• On-the-job or in a simulated environment