VICSES delivers introductory training on the principles and practices of emergency management in Victoria.
As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), VICSES strives to provide high quality training that meets industry needs.
Introduction to Emergency Management course
Introduction to Emergency Management (PUAEMR018A - Working in an emergency management context) is a competency based training course conducted by VICSES.
This hands-on course is delivered over two days with a mixture of theory and practical scenario activities. Participants who complete this course will be issued with nationally recognised unit of competency from the Public Safety Training Package.
Aim
The aim of the program is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills of the emergency management roles and responsibilities of relevant Government and community agencies in Victoria. The program also assists in familiarisation with the general concepts and structure of emergency management.
On completion of this program the participant should be able to apply these broad principles of emergency management to their workplace.
Topics covered include:
- Emergency management concepts and principles
- Emergency management structure and organisational responsibilities
- Prevention and preparedness
- Risk management
- Emergency management planning
- Information management
- Emergency response
- Emergency relief and recovery
Who should attend?
Anyone with emergency management responsibilities in private organisations, government, statutory authorities, volunteer and community organisations, emergency service organisations or anyone looking to develop a basic understanding of the arrangements.
Course fee
A subsidised rate of $256.00 (inc GST) per person is charged for representatives from designated emergency management agencies listed in Part 7 of the Emergency Management Manual Victoria (EMMV). VICSES staff can confirm if your organisation is listed by contacting emp@ses.vic.gov.au or a staff member in your region.
A commercial rate of $586.00 (inc GST) per person is charged to participants from all other organisations or agencies.
Upcoming courses
Please complete the nomination form below for a course in your region. Forward completed forms to the relevant region for processing as per the nomination form. Please make yourself aware of your agency's policies regarding approval processes for nominations prior to submitting your nomination.
Course dates will be added as they are booked
| Region | Date | Location | Closing Date | Nomination Forms* | Send Completed Nomination Forms To: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid West | 10th & 11th April 2019 | Horsham | 11th March 2019 | Mid West Region.pdf (97 KB) | MidWest@ses.vic.gov.au |
| North East | 6th & 7th June 2019 | Shepparton Golf Club | 6th May 2019 | North East Region.pdf(106 KB) | NorthEast@ses.vic.gov.au |
| South West | 16th & 17th April 2019
5th & 6th June 2019
16th & 17th October 2019 | Buckley’s Entertainment Centre 54 Fellmongers Road, Breakwater (Geelong)
MidCity Motel, 525 Raglan Pde, Warrnambool
Buckley’s Entertainment Centre, 54 Fellmongers Road, Breakwater (Geelong) | 16th March 2019
5th May 2019
15th September 2019 | South West Region.pdf (106 KB) | SWEM@ses.vic.gov.au |
| Central | 6th & 7th June 2019
30th & 31th July 2019 | Knox City Council
Moonee Valley (TBC) | 6th May 2019
30th June 2019 | Central Region.pdf (112 KB) | Central@ses.vic.gov.au |
| North West | TBC | TBC | TBC | North West Region.pdf (103 KB) | NorthWest.office@ses.vic.gov.au |
*Please note: due to individual web browser settings, some users may need to download the nomination forms (right click and 'Save As..'), then open using a PDF reader in order to access all PDF form features.
Refund policy
Organisation-initiated refund: If VICSES cancel a course, a full refund of the fees will be given or transfer to another course will be provided.
Participant-initiated refund: A full refund will be given if notification of withdraw is given no less than 24 hours before the course starts.
Refunds will not be granted automatically. VICSES reserves the right to charge agencies/organisations for participants that cancel within 24 hours or do not attend without giving notice.