PDC113210 - Fundamentals of Disaster Management: Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery
| Duration | 4 hours online self-paced learning. Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment. |
| Study mode | Online |
| Course code | PDC113210 |
| Fee | $90 (Full) |
Overview
Disaster events are increasing in severity and frequency and have become a commonplace disruption for many of our global and local communities. The impact of disaster events can have a lasting effect, and as individuals and communities, we each have a role to play in preventing, preparing for, responding to and recovering from such events. This online micro-credential introduces you to the fundamental concepts and frameworks that underpin emergency and disaster management and assists you in identifying the characteristics of natural and human-caused hazards and the key principles of prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
This online micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
What is a Digital Badge?
Career Opportunities
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
Structure & Availability
Micro-credential
Duration:4 hours online self-paced learning.
Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.
On successful completion of this micro-credential, you will be able to:
- Identify the characteristics of natural and human-caused hazards and vulnerabilities particular to global, regional and national emergency and disaster contexts
- Explain the principles of Emergency and Disaster Management using the prevention, preparedness, response and recovery (PPRR) model.
Assessment
Online Quiz
Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements.
How to apply
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