Emergency Management for Safety Professionals
Emergencies can affect any organisation - regardless of size, industry or location. When they occur, the consequences can extend far beyond the immediate incident, threatening people, property, the environment and the organisation's capacity to continue operating.
Effective emergency management is not simply a matter of having a plan on file; it requires sustained leadership commitment, integrated risk thinking, capable and trained people, and a culture that treats preparedness as an ongoing operational priority.
Developed based on the OHS BoK Chapter 36: Emergency Management, this course is for those who support emergency preparedness in their organisation, rather than specialist emergency managers.
Why This Course Is Different
Unlike traditional training, this is an adaptive learning course. That means:
- The learning path automatically adjusts to your existing level of knowledge, so you skip what you already know and focus on what you need
- You progress faster—cutting the time to competency significantly—while ensuring you master all key concepts and skills
- Real-world examples and scenarios are safety specific, making learning immediately relevant
Whether you’re new to the principles of work design or looking to refresh advanced skills, you’ll get the exact learning experience you need—efficient, engaging, and targeted.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain why organisations are vulnerable to emergencies and what makes an emergency different from a routine incident
- Identify emergency hazards, threats, and vulnerabilities, and prioritise credible worst-case scenarios
- Plan emergency response arrangements, including scope, structure, roles, and responsibilities
- Build emergency capability through the right personnel, equipment, communications, training, exercises, and review processes
- Engage workers, leadership, and external stakeholders to support preparedness and interoperability with emergency services
- Support response, recovery, and business continuity planning as part of an integrated emergency management cycle
Who Should Enrol
- This course is for safety professionals who support emergency preparedness in their organisation. It’s especially relevant for people who need to help identify risks, build capability, support planning and exercises, and connect emergency management with business continuity and recovery.
Course Details
Duration: 1 hour – self-paced; can be completed faster due to adaptive design
Cost: AIHS Members $88 (incl. GST) | Non Members $104.50 (incl. GST)
Format: 100% Online | Adaptive Learning Path
CPD Points: 1
Continuous Learning
- Use for Verification of Competency: Successfully completing the course demonstrates your capability in essential work design principles, providing documented proof of your skills for compliance, audits, or professional records.
- Refer Back Anytime: As an enrolled learner, you retain access to the course materials and tools, allowing you to revisit the content whenever you need a refresher—ideal for reinforcing knowledge, revisiting frameworks, or getting quick answers on the job.
- Continuous Professional Growth: This isn’t a “once-off” learning event. By returning to the course at different stages of your career, you can adapt your skills and apply them to new challenges and contexts.
Registration & Support
Registrations for this course are now open, and you can register anytime to begin the course.
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to access and begin your learning. This email will be titled "Admin user". Please ensure you check your junk mail. If you have any issues, contact the Learning and Professional Development team at [email protected]