PDC113210 - Fundamentals of Disaster Management: Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery.

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Version Effective: 18th of August, 2022

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Microcredential Summary

Disaster events are increasing in severity and frequency and have become a commonplace disruption for many of our global and local communities. The impact of disaster events can have a lasting effect, and as individuals and communities, we each have a role to play in preventing, preparing for, responding to and recovering from such events. This online micro-credential introduces you to the fundamental concepts and frameworks that underpin emergency and disaster management and assists you in identifying the characteristics of natural and human-caused hazards and the key principles of prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.   

This online micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements.

Course Details

Course Type Internal
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
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Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
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Study Area
  • Health
  • Science and Environment
  • Transport and Safety Sciences
Skill Area
  • Community Services
  • Health
  • Public Sector
  • Safety

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Structure
Micro-credential

4 hours online self-paced learning.

Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.

  • Online
Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this micro-credential, you will be able to: 

  1. Identify the characteristics of natural and human-caused hazards and vulnerabilities particular to global, regional and national emergency and disaster contexts
  2. Explain the principles of Emergency and Disaster Management using the prevention, preparedness, response and recovery (PPRR) model.

Assessment

Online Quiz

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