TAFE NSW
2 years
Develop leadership skills in emergency management through a blend of online and face-to-face learning. This Advanced Diploma prepares you to manage incidents, coordinate multi-agency responses, and lead disaster recovery operations in your community and organisation.
To enrol in this course, you must have either successfully completed the Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) with evidence of transcript or diploma, or have relevant industry experience of at least 5 years in an emergency management environment. You should have strong organisational skills, the ability to work with people in difficult situations, capability to multitask and respond to rapid change, and some industry experience within emergency management. The ability to learn both online and face-to-face is essential.
The course comprises 15 units of competency: 10 core units and 5 specialty units. Core units cover liaising with other organisations, facilitating emergency risk assessment, coordinating emergency planning, designing and managing emergency management exercises, determining treatment options, managing recovery functions and services, working within emergency management context, managing projects, and coordinating resources for multi-agency incidents. Specialty units include conducting briefings and debriefings, managing multi-team sectors, planning complex incidents, implementing monitoring and evaluation programs, developing business continuity plans, managing media requirements, controlling Level 3 incidents, conducting community evacuations, and managing human factors in response and recovery.
TAFE NSW is a nationally recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90003) offering accredited qualifications that are valid across all Australian states. The institution provides comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, Aboriginal support, careers counselling, and access to LinkedIn Learning. TAFE NSW recognises prior learning and work experience, allowing students to complete qualifications faster through credit transfers.
Graduates of this Advanced Diploma progress to leadership roles in emergency management, including positions as emergency services managers, emergency services station managers, and media and communications officers. The qualification also provides a pathway to further study, such as the Diploma of Project Management, enabling career advancement in public safety, disaster management, and organisational leadership.
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