INTRODUCTION

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.

An undergraduate degree OR equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

The course is comprised of 60 credit points (three units).

Units should be completed in the order listed below.