FACE-TO-FACE: Disaster Coordination Centre (DCC) Mod 1-4 + Exercise: 1/2

Please arrive by 8.15am for 8.30am start

Course Overview:

The aim of this module is to provide participants with knowledge of Disaster Coordination Centres.

Course Objectives:

On completion of the course, participants should have knowledge of:

• Disaster Coordination
• The activities of a Disaster Coordination Centre
• Disaster Coordination Centre roles and functions
• The levels of activation
• Information Management
• Event Action Planning
• The functions of Liaison Officers

Prerequisites:

Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA)

Course Duration:

4 hours

Course Overview:

This module consists of five functional sub-modules. The aim of these sub-modules is to outline the role and responsibilities of specific capabilities and functions within a Disaster Coordination Centre.

Course Objectives:

Sub-Module 1: Intelligence

On completion of this sub-module, participants should have knowledge and understanding of:

• The roles and responsibilities of the Intelligence Function
• Information and Intelligence
• Managing Information
• The Intelligence Cycle
• The preparation of a situation report

Sub-Module 2: Planning

On completion of this sub-module, participants should have knowledge and understanding of:

• The roles and responsibilities of the Planning Function
• Developing an Event Action Plan
• Timeline Planning

Sub-Module 3: Operations

On completion of this sub-module, participants should have knowledge and understanding of:

• The roles and responsibilities of the Operations Function
• Information and record management
• The guiding principles of Operations
• The allocation and tracking of tasks

Sub-Module 4: Logistics

On completion of this sub-module, participants should have knowledge and understanding of:

• The roles and responsibilities of the Logistics Function
• Logistics activities and workflow
• Logistics good practice

S ub-Module 5: Public Information

On completion of this sub-module, participants should have knowledge and understanding of:

• The roles and responsibilities of the Public Information Function
• Stakeholder identification
• Tactics and Tools
• Managing media and organising press conferences

Prerequisites:

• Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA)
• Module 1 - Introduction to Disaster Coordination Centres

Course Duration:

5 hours

Course Overview:

The aim of this module is to provide participants with knowledge and understanding of the establishment and management of a disaster coordination centre.

Course Objectives:

On completion of the course, participants should have knowledge of:

• Coordination centre location and alternative sites
• Coordination centre layouts, functionality, resources and equipment
• Activating and deactivating a Disaster Coordination Centre
• Centre management and staff management and welfare

Prerequisites:

• Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA)
• Module 1 - Introduction to Disaster Coordination Centres
• Module 2 - Disaster Coordination Centre Functions

Course Duration:

1-2 hours

Course Overview:

The aim of this module is to provide participants with knowledge and understanding of briefing and debriefing with the context of disaster coordination centres.

Course Objectives:

On completion of the course, participants should have knowledge of:

• The briefing process
• The handover/takeover process
• The debriefing Process
• Evaluation through debriefing

Prerequisites:

• Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA)
• Module 1 - Introduction to Disaster Coordination Centres
• Module 2 - Disaster Coordination Centre Functions

Course Duration:

1-2 hours

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

CoGC Disaster & Emergency Management Centre, 2 Middleton Street, Ashmore, Australia