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

South Eastern Region - Emergency Management

Disaster Coordination Centre (DCC) Mod 1-4 + Exercise.
Please arrive by 7.45am for 8am start

Disaster and Emergency Management Centre

Please arrive by 7.45am for 8am startH﻿osted by Gold Coast LDMG/City of Gold Coast.<h3>Module 1 - Introduction to Disaster Coordination Centres</h3>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:<ul><li>Disaster Coordination</li><li>The activities of a Disaster Coordination Centre</li><li>Disaster Coordination Centre roles and functions</li><li>The levels of activation</li><li>Information Management</li><li>Event Action Planning</li><li>The functions of Liaison Officers</li></ul>Prerequisites:Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA)Course Duration:4 hours<h3>Module 2 - Disaster Coordination Centre Functions</h3>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: IntelligenceOn completion of this sub-module, participants should have knowledge and understanding of:<ul><li>The roles and responsibilities of the Intelligence Function</li><li>Information and Intelligence</li><li>Managing Information</li><li>The Intelligence Cycle</li><li>The preparation of a situation report</li></ul>Sub-Module 2: Planing On completion of this sub-module, participants should have knowledge and understanding of:<ul><li>The roles and responsibilities of the Planning Function</li><li>Developing an Event Action Plan</li><li>Timeline Planning</li></ul>Sub-Module 3: OperationsOn completion of this sub-module, participants should have knowledge and understanding of:<ul><li>The roles and responsibilities of the Operations Function</li><li>Information and record management</li><li>The guiding principles of Operations</li><li>The allocation and tracking of tasks</li></ul>Sub-Module 4: LogisticsOn completion of this sub-module, participants should have knowledge and understanding of:<ul><li>The roles and responsibilities of the Logistics Function</li><li>Logistics activities and workflow</li><li>Logistics good practice</li></ul>S﻿ub-Module 5: Public InformationOn completion of this sub-module, participants should have knowledge and understanding of:<ul><li>The roles and responsibilities of the Public Information Function</li><li>Stakeholder identification</li><li>Tactics and Tools</li><li>Managing media and organising press conferences</li></ul>Prerequisites:<ul><li>Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA)</li><li>Module 1 - Introduction to Disaster Coordination Centres</li></ul>Course Duration:5 hours<h3>Module 3 - Managing a Disaster Coordination Centre</h3>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:<ul><li>Coordination centre location and alternative sites</li><li>Coordination centre layouts, functionality, resources and equipment</li><li>Activating and deactivating a Disaster Coordination Centre</li><li>C﻿entre management and staff management and welfare</li></ul>Prerequisites:<ul><ul><li>Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA)</li><li>Module 1 - Introduction to Disaster Coordination Centres</li><li>Module 2 - Disaster Coordination Centre Functions</li></ul></ul>Course Duration:1-2 hours<h3>Module 4- Briefing and Debriefing</h3>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:<ul><li>The briefing process</li><li>The handover/takeover process</li><li>The debriefing Process</li><li>Evaluation through debriefing</li></ul>Prerequisites:<ul><ul><li>Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA)</li><li>Module 1 - Introduction to Disaster Coordination Centres</li><li>Module 2 - Disaster Coordination Centre Functions</li></ul></ul>Course Duration:1-2 hours

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