| Course Code: | PUAOPE003 | ||||||
| Course Name: | Manage the public information function at an incident | ||||||
| Course Description: | This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to gather, assemble and disseminate timely, tailored and relevant information to the community and media and if the Incident Controller requires and can also include government, incident personnel and their organisations. An individual performing this role has the title of Public Information Officer and is typically appointed by the Incident Controller. Public Information Officers are required to liaise with the planning section, intelligence section/unit and other Incident Management Team (IMT) units to gather information about the incident. They then assemble this information into a form suitable for dissemination to the public, media and other stakeholders. They will also provide timely and relevant information to stakeholders; provide warnings and information to threatened communities, other stakeholders and the public; liaise with news media; manage media liaison issues and consult with affected communities in conjunction with relief and recovery organisations and/or agencies. Authorisation to perform this role is subject to organisational policies and procedures. | ||||||
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PUA60120
Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
PUA50120
Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
PUAEMR020
Co-ordinate Emergency Management Planning
PUAEMR032
Design emergency exercises
PUAEMR038
Work within an emergency management context
Sample skill sets available
Any of the units contained within the two full emergency management qualifications can be delivered in shorter skill sets format.
PSP50416
Diploma of Government Investigations
PSP40416
Certificate IV in Government Investigations
Sample skill sets available
Any of the units contained within the two full investigations qualifications can be delivered in shorter skill sets format
Authorised officer skill set options:
PSPETH002
Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPREG003
Apply regulatory powers
PSPREG012
Gather information through interviews
PSPREG008
Act on non compliance
PSPCRT007
Compile and use official notes
