This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to collaboratively develop new or undertake the revision of existing emergency plans in an emergency management context. Such plans may focus on comprehensive aspects of emergency management for prevention, preparedness, response and/or recovery. It includes establishing the emergency planning context and framework, developing agreed planning processes and methodology, undertaking research and analysis for emergency management planning, developing and refining emergency management planning outcomes, documenting the emergency plan and validating the plan. The unit applies to personnel involved in emergency planning within or by emergency service organisations, government agencies, private sector businesses, critical infrastructure owners and operators, community groups, not for profit organisations, community event committees, and educational institutions.