NORMIT Managing Emergencies
Dates
15 July 2010
19 January 2011
Description
Any organisation may be disrupted by an emergency whether it originates on their premises or comes from off site. The ability of an organisation to cope will depend to a large extent on the emergency management skills and knowledge of its staff and the planning, training and exercising that has taken place. This course will develop the knowledge to coordinate preparedness and manage the response to an emergency.
Aim
To enhance delegates knowledge and skills in implementing Emergency Risk Treatment Strategies for their organisation.
Issues Examined
- Implementing Prevention and Preparedness Risk Treatment Strategies
- Principles of Operational Management
- Roles and Functions in an Emergency Operations Centre
- Equipment needed for an Emergency Operations Centre
- Information and Resource Management Systems
- Supporting and maintaining the Emergency Operations Centre
- Coordinating the Recovery process for your organisation
Duration
The duration of the course is one day and runs from 0900hrs to 1700hrs
Guidance for Attendance
This course is designed for those who are required to work in, or manage, Emergency Operation Centres. It is also appropriate for those who coordinate the training and development of staff who work in Emergency Operation Centres. Delegates are assumed to have background knowledge of Emergency Risk Management (as taught on the Practical Emergency Risk Management course).
EPS and BCI Membership
This course has been endorsed by the Emergency Planning Society (EPS) and content approved by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI). Delegates who attend this course are entitled to 12 months free EPS and BCI Affiliate Membership and can claim up to 3 CPD points with the Emergency Planning Society.
Cost
NORMIT Members - £125 per delegate
NORMIT Members from voluntary or charity organisations - £100 per delegate
Non Members - £400 per delegate
BCI / EPS Members -10% discount
Contact
NORMIT, Norfolk County Council
Emergency Planning Unit,
County Hall,
Norwich, NR1 2DH.
Telephone 01603 222016
E Mail normit@norfolk.gov.uk
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