Learn the functions and structure of a CDEM Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), the roles and responsibilities of staff in an EOC, and the CDEM EOC activation and deactivation procedures for an emergency. Act as a support staff member at a CDEM EOC.

• Level:
  3
• Credit Value:
  3
• Location:
  Nationwide
• Total Duration:
  1 day, 8:30am - 5pm (approx)
• Dates:
  Multiple intakes
• Domestic Cost (2018)*:

  Price on application. Possibly funded for Civil Defence volunteers

This course also includes:

• An overview of Civil Defence structures
• A review of emergency management legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
• Consideration of the 2016 amendments to the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002
• An overview of the role and powers of a Civil Defence Controller

Pre Course Work

Some pre-course work is required and will be available on-line.

Unit Standards

• US23696 - Demonstrate knowledge of and provide support at a CDEM emergency operations centre (EOC). Level 3, 3 credits

Prerequisite

• US17279 - Demonstrate knowledge of the coordinated incident management system (CIMS) Level 2, 2 credits (available as a distance learning package)

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