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Content
The relationship between man made disasters and their effects on individuals and
the community.
The effects of pollution, toxic chemical leaks, food contamination, biological and
chemical warfare, terrorism, war and civil strife.
The effect of man-made incidents on the quality of life, the safety and security of
individuals and the community.
The determination olthe level of contingency, trade-off and mitigation processes
that can reduce the vulnerability olthe community.
The five sources of disasters:
EARTH: dam failures; ecological neglect; landslides; radioactive pollution; subsidence;
toxic waste disposal; road and train accidents; ecological responsibility.
AIR: acid rain; chemical pollution; outer space fallout; aircraft hijacking; spacecraft
accidents.
FIRE: boiling liquids; liquid expanding; vapour accidents; fire setting.
WATER: effluent contamination; oil spills; waste disposal; maritime accidents.
PEOPLE: construction accidents; design flaws; equipmentfailures; illicit drug making
and consumption; plant accidents; food contamination; civil strife; criminal extortion by
viruses and poisons; guerrilla warfare; hostage taking; sports and crowd violence;
terrorism; warfare.
References
Australian Bomb Data Centre, Bomb Threat Check Lists, Canberra ACT
Coode Island Fire ReportAugust, Port Of Melbourne Authority, 1991.
Inner West Steering Committee October, Inner West Community Safety Plan, City of
Footscray, Footscray, Melbourne, 1992.
Newburn, T, Working With Disaster. Longman Harlow, England, 1993.
State Disaster Response Plan (DISPLAN). State Disaster RecoveryPlan. Victorian
Government Printing Office, Melbourne.
Tobin, G., Natural Hazards Explanations and Integration, The Guildford Press, New York,
1997.
Toigo, J., Disaster Recovery Planning, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1996.
Wood, D., Cowin, M., 'Crisis Intervention Following Disasters', American Journal of
Medicine9 (6) pages 598-602, 1991.
RMD0006 Emergency logistics and
Evacuation
12.5 Credit Points - 1 Semester - 4 Hours per Week - Hawthorn - Prerequisite:
RMDOOOI, RMD0002 - Corequisites: Nil- Teaching methods: A range of printed, online
and interactive learning materials will allow the participant the opportunity to gain
competencies without regular face to face delivery. Sessions will be held for
participants who prefer more student teacher and group interaction. - Assessment:
Two assignments and a case study
Aims & Objectives
Atthe successful completion of the subjectthe participant will be expected to:
Plan the evacuation procedures forthe people involved or endangered by the
emergency.
Content
Decide a media strategy plan.
Design the inventory supply chain components forthe support of evacuees.
Emergency Logistics and Evacuation is a key component of emergency
management and, as such, must cover a range of critical factors for protecting life
and assets.
The decision to evacuate encompasses many legal obligations on the parties
carrying outthe evacuation.
Once the decision has been made to evacuate, logistical support must be
implemented to meet medical needs, house, feed, clothe and transport in a safe
and efficient manner.
The decision must be communicated to all parties involved with clear and
unobstructed details explaining the process, location and means through which the
evacuation and logistics will take place.
References
Australian Bomb Data Centre, Bomb Threat Check Lists, Canberra ACT
Campbell, J., Chung, J., Post Disaster Assessment, Field Survey, Pacific Disaster
Preparedness Project USAID, 1986.
Coode Island Fire Report August, Port Of Melbourne Authority, 1991.
Inner West Steering Committee October, Inner West Community Safety Plan, City of
Footscray, Footscray, Melbourne, 1992.
Newburn, T, Working With Disaster. Longman Harlow, England, 1993.
State Disaster Response Plan (DISPLAN). State Disaster Recovery Plan, Victorian
Government Printing Office, Melbourne.
Tobin, G., Natural Hazards Explanations and Integration, The Guildford Press, New York,
1997.
Toigo, J., Disaster Recovery Planning, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1996.
United Nations, Shelter After Disaster, Guidelines for Assistance, United Nations
Disaster Relief Coordinator, Geneva, 1982.
United Nations, Supplies and Food Aid Field Handbook, United Nations High
Commission for Refugees, Geneva, 1989.
WHO Emergency Health Management After Natural Disasters, Pan American Health
Organisation, 1981.
Wood, D., Cowin, M., Crisis Intervention Following Disasters, American Journal of
Medicine 9 (6) pages 598-602, 1991.
World Food Program, Food Aid In Emergencies. Displaced persons Project. World Food
Program, Rome, 1991.
RMD0007 Emergency Management and
Disaster Recovery
12.5 Credit Points - 1 Semester· 4 Hours per Week - Hawthorn - Prerequisite:
RMDOOOI, RMD0002 - Corequisites: Nil- Teaching methods: A range of printed, online
and interactive learning materials will allow the participant the opportunity to gain
competencies without regular face to face delivery. Sessions will be held for
participants who prefer more student teacher and group interaction. - Assessment:
Two assignments and a case study
Aims & Objectives
Atthe successful completion olthe subjectthe participant will be expected to:
Plan an emergency management system incorporating primary, secondary
agencies and support organisations for implementation in emergency situations.
Content
Plan the key management objectives and key services within a recovery context.
Evaluate the impact on the community.
Plan for economic recovery olthe community.
The need to identify all areas of the recovery process at all levels within a management
context of planning and implementation is critical tothe role of management.
The ability to manage and plan in an emergency is critical to the safety of lives for both
personnel helping and those requiring assistance or aid at an accident, a natural disaster
or an emergency scene.
The ability to control operations, the media, liase with different emergency service
teams and to coordinate the functions involved in carrying outthe tasks and providing
equipment and services to those involved in the activities relating to the emergency or
evacuation being undertaken.
RMD0008 Disaster Management Research
Project
12.5 Credit Points - 1 Semester. 4 Hours per Week - Hawthorn - Prerequisite:
Satisfactory completion of the Graduate Certificate - Corequisites: Nil- Teaching
methods: Supervision - Assessment: Initial research design project, 1000 words (10%).
an interim report(20%) and a final report, 5000/8000 words (70%)
Aims & Objectives
Atthe successful completion of the subjectthe participant will be expected to:
Describe the stages involved in undertaking a research project.
Describe the essential qualities and components of a graduate level research
project and aSSOciated report.
Reviewthe application of disaster-specific management principles.
Prepare a research brief to investigate a major element of the disaster
manaaement strategy/element.
Undertake a research investigation into an aspect of disaster management
practices which adds to the level of knowledge of disaster management at the
local, national or international levels.
Prepare and present a written report based on research undertaken.
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