COURSE INFORMATION

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G59 Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management

This course is designed to develop graduates with the skills and knowledge to understand the legal requirements for emergency management, conduct a risk analysis and risk control program, formulate action plans to manage local, national and regional man made and natural disasters, develop business continuity policies and plans and to be an effective leader and team member in emergency management and disaster prevention. The course caters for the information knowledge requirements of a wide range of emergency management practitioners including emergency service officers, safety professionals, business owners, occupational health nurses, risk managers, security personnel and others who need to increase their skills or up date their knowledge and skills in emergency management and business continuity planning.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A relevant undergrate degree or equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

This course comprises 60 credit points (three units of study).
 
OHS5112 System Safety Management and Emergency Planning 20 
OHS5116 Corporate Risk Management 20 
OHS5117 Foundation Studies in Emergency Management 20 
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/31/2006 VET: 3/31/2006