OverviewAbout this course
Advance your career in emergency management and develop key practical skills and knowledge through a blend of online and face-to-face learning. Become a leader of incident, emergency and disaster response in your community and organisation.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Facilitate emergency risk assessment and planning processes
Design emergency management exercises
Manage emergency management exercises, recovery functions and services and projects
Handle media and communication requirements around major incidents
Manage and control a Level 3 incident
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Advanced Diploma qualification
Specialist skills that will advance your career in public safety emergency management
Techniques to coordinate emergency planning
A sound understanding of emergency management exercises
Skills in managing an organisation's public safety responsibilities
The ability to coordinate resources for a multi-agency incident
Experience in determining treatment options for a wide range of risks
Be comfortable with liaising and meeting with other organisations
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Successful completion of the Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or Diploma or
Relevant industry experience of no less than 5 years in an emergency management environment
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
The ability to work with people in difficult situations and circumstances
Good organisational skills and the ability to multitask and respond well to rapid change
The ability to learn both online and face to face
Some industry experience within emergency management
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: emergency services manager, emergency services station manager and media and communications officer.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study2 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 10 core and 5 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Manage projectsPUAMAN005
Coordinate emergency planningPUAEMR020
Determine treatment optionsPUAEMR033
Liaise with other organisationsPUACOM007
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