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Topic 1

Overview
Subject aim
Learning outcomes
Terminology
Assignment structure
Brief description of assignment sections
Continuity
Event selection criteria

Topic 2

Overview
Learning outcomes
Setting the scene
Activity 2.1
Establishing responsibilities
Activity 2.2
Activity 2.3
Activity 2.4
Activity 2.5
Variations in terminology
Activity 2.6
Relevance of legislation
Activity 2.7
Topic conclusion
Review questions
Summary
Assignment activity 2.8

Topic 3

Overview
Learning outcomes
Topic introduction
Activity 3.1
Communications planning
Activity 3.2
Activity 3.3
Activity 3.4
Communication systems
Activity 3.5
Activity 3.6
Activity 3.7
Factors affecting communication systems
Activity 3.8
Activity 3.9

Topic 4

Overview
Learning outcomes
Self directed activity
Topic introduction
Time implications
Activity 4.1
Activity 4.2
Activity 4.3
Assignment preparation
Activity 4.4

Topic 5

Overview
Learning outcomes
Topic introduction
Activity 5.1
Mitigation concepts
Activity 5.2
Activity 5.3
Mitigation strategies
Activity 5.4
Activity 5.5
Activity 5.6
Activity 5.7
Topic conclusion
Summary
Assignment activity 5.8

Topic 6

Overview
Learning outcomes
Self directed activity
Topic introduction
Activity 6.1
The event - the plan
Activity 6.2
Topic conclusion
Assignment preparation
Assignment activity 6.3

Topic 7

Overview
Learning outcomes
Review of hazards
Activity 7.1
Agencies involved in disaster/emergency response
Activity 7.2
Roles and responsibilities
Activity 7.3
Activity 7.4
Activity 7.5
Topic conclusion
Summary
Assignment preparation
Assignment activity 7.6

Topic 8

Overview
Learning outcomes
Concept review
Acitivity 8.1
Command
Activity 8.2
Activity 8.3
Control
Activity 8.4
Topic conclusion
Assignment preparation
Assignment activity 8.4

Topic 9

Overview
Learning outcomes
What is an emergency operations centre?
Activity 9.1
EOC location
Activity 9.2
Activity 9.3
Functions and elements of an EOC
Activity 9.4
Activity 9.5
Activity 9.6
Relationships between functions
Activity 9.7
Topic conclusion
Assignment preparation
Assignment activity 9.8

Topic 10

Overview
Learning outcomes
What is the media?
Activity 10.1
How does the media operate?
Activity 10.2
What is media management?
Activity 10.3
Media issues
Activity 10.4
Activity 10.5
Topic conclusion
Assignment preparation
Assignment activity 10.6

Topic 11

Overview
Learning outcomes
The concept and principals of evacuation
The evacuation phenomenon
Activity 11.1
Activity 11.2
Activity 11.3
Activity 11.4
Scenario considerations
Activity 11.5
Activity 11.6
Activity 11.7
The effects an evacuation may have on a community
What is a community?
Activity 11.8
What holds a community together?
Activity 11.9
What are the general effects of an evacuation on a community?
Activity 11.10
Case study: the specific effects on the city of Darwin and implications
Activity 11.11
Topic conclusion
Assignment activity 11.12

Topic 12

Overview
Learning outcomes
Planning
Resources
Activity 12.1
Activity 12.2
Human resources
Activity 12.3
Activity 12.4
Activity 12.5
Key issues associated with management of operational aid
Activity 12.6
Activity 12.7
Examples analysis
Activity 12.8
Resource management
Activity 12.9
Topic conclusion
Assignment activity 12.10

Topic 13

Overview
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Conclusion
Assignment preparation
Assignment activity 13.1

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