Build understanding before it is tested.
Emergency management capability is not built by knowing that a framework, plan or procedure exists. It comes from understanding how the system works, where you fit within it, and what is expected when an emergency moves from theory into practice.
Self-paced, practitioner-led
Online learning, not on-site training.
We know how much access to the right training matters, wherever you are and whatever your role. These self-paced, practitioner-led courses are designed to deepen understanding of emergency management, incident leadership and operational capability.
Each course focuses on the practical application of the subject, explaining not only what the system says, but how it operates, why it matters and how the different parts connect.
This is continued professional development on your terms. Learn at your own pace, build depth in the areas relevant to your role, and return to the content whenever you need it, so you stay elevated and ready for the next problem.
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Government
Capability for people working within the system.
Government emergency management involves considerably more than knowing the legislation or having an emergency management plan. These courses are designed to help Local Government officers, elected members and others working within Western Australia's emergency management arrangements understand their responsibilities, relationships and place within the broader system.
Local Recovery Coordinator
Understand the role before recovery begins.
The Local Recovery Coordinator occupies a critical position in helping a community transition from response into recovery. This course examines the role within Western Australia's emergency management framework, building a clearer understanding of what the role is and what effective recovery coordination looks like in practice.
- Recovery structures and where the role sits in the system
- Responsibilities and coordination arrangements
- Stakeholder relationships and engagement
- Practical considerations following an emergency
Elected Officials During Emergencies
Governance continues when an emergency begins.
Elected members can play an important role before, during and after emergencies, but their role is different from that of operational responders. This course provides a practical understanding of emergency management arrangements and governance responsibilities when the community is under pressure.
- Governance responsibilities and information flows
- Strategic leadership versus operational decision-making
- What elected members can expect during an emergency
- Contributing effectively without creating confusion around authority
Western Australian Emergency Management Arrangements
Understand how the system fits together.
Western Australia's emergency management arrangements involve legislation, policy, plans, committees and multiple levels of government. This course provides a structured introduction to the framework and how the system operates as a whole.
- Prevention, preparedness, response and recovery relationships
- State, district and local arrangements
- Hazard management responsibilities and committees
- Plans and coordination structures
Resources & Emergency Services
Practical learning for operational capability.
Emergency response capability depends on more than technical competence. People need to understand command, coordination, decision-making, training and the systems that allow teams to operate effectively when conditions become uncertain. These courses examine practical areas of emergency service and resource-sector response capability, drawing the connection between doctrine, operational systems and what happens on the incident ground.
On-Scene Commander
The first period of an incident matters.
Before larger command structures are established, somebody must interpret what is happening, establish control, communicate priorities and begin organising the response. This course examines the fundamentals of operating as an On-Scene Commander.
- Establishing command and control
- Developing situational awareness
- Identifying priorities and communicating intent
- Allocating resources and building an initial command structure
Running Productive Training in Emergency Services
Training should improve operational performance.
Emergency services conduct significant amounts of training, but completing a training activity does not automatically build capability. This course examines how to design and facilitate training with a clear operational purpose.
- Learning objectives and activity design
- Participant engagement and scenario development
- Instructor behaviour and questioning technique
- Feedback and debriefing that builds capability
Incident Command Systems (ICS)
Understand the structure behind the response.
Incident Command Systems provide a scalable method of organising people, responsibilities, information and resources during emergency operations. This course introduces the principles that underpin ICS.
- Command and functional responsibilities
- Span of control and delegation
- Incident objectives and planning
- Resource coordination and information flow
Learning designed around operational reality
Online courses are currently being developed.
Resolve EM learning is developed from practical emergency management and operational experience and is designed to build capability that can be applied beyond the course itself. Courses are self-paced and structured so participants can develop understanding progressively, revisit key concepts and apply the material to their own organisation and operating environment.
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