Take your first step into the field of emergency management as you develop your ability to make decisions, follow processes and become a supportive and trusted leader during a crisis. Apply emergency management concepts and improve response protocols.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Locate and interpret emergency management arrangements
Apply emergency management concepts and principles and confirm emergency management requirements
Engaging with emergency management concepts and principles
Make informed decisions during the management of emergencies
Follow organisational policies and procedures
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
A pathway to further study in emergency service agencies and support services
Credit toward a full qualification
The ability to improve emergency response protocols
The confidence and knowledge to apply emergency management concepts and principles
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in emergency management concepts and legislation
Reading and writing skills to a year 12 level
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.
Our graduates go onto roles like: emergency management officer with the Multiagency Australasian Inter-Service Incident Management System (AIIMS) at TAFE NSW, disaster management officer with the Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Emergency Management does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
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.
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.
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