Emergency Management Foundations for Local Government

Overview

An introduction to contemporary Emergency Management, this course prepares your Local Government for the role they will play in supporting the community before, during and after an emergency.

Designed specifically for the West Australian context, this course explores all aspects of emergency management and the legislated responsibilities Local Government has under the WA Emergency Management Act (2005). 

Preparing your Local Government, it builds knowledge and awareness of the complex and critical role Officers, Managers and Elected Members, will have before, during and after an emergency. It provides an overview of:

• Best practice emergency management approaches
• Preparedness, resilience and risk management
• The vital role of the Local Emergency Management Committee
• Local emergency management arrangements
• Response and Incident Management awareness
• Exercises and the importance of practical preparedness
• Recovery planning and implementation

The course uses discussion-based activities to explore and understand the important role Local Government has in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies.

Target Audience

All Local Government personnel may have a role to play in Emergency Management. Suitable for Officers, Managers, CEOs and Elected Members who would like to build their understanding of the role they may undertake in Emergency Management.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the Emergency Management sector and appreciate the role of Local Government before, during and after emergencies;
• Recognise the vital role of the Local Emergency Management Committee in Emergency Management;
• Understand the requirements for Local Emergency Management Arrangements, including the Local Recovery Plan;
• Learn the basics of exercise management and the value exercises bring to being prepared for all aspects of Emergency Management;
• Explore available resources for local Emergency Management.

Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy

All transfer or cancellation requests must be made via our request form.

Please refer to the WALGA Terms and Conditions of Enrolment for further conditions including COVID-19, On-Site training and course cancellations. 

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