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Emergency Response
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Emergency Response(12)
Opening September 2026LicensedDisaster Preparedness & Survival: Guide for Individuals, Families, and Communities
A practical, comprehensive course equipping individuals, families, and community leaders with the knowledge and skills to prepare for and survive disaster events. Covers emergency planning, shelter-in-place protocols, evacuation procedures, resource management, and community mutual aid — with a focus on vulnerable populations often served by chaplains.
Opening September 2026LicensedEmergency Operations Centre Awareness
Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) coordinate large-scale emergency response efforts. This course orients chaplains to EOC function, structure, and protocols — enabling them to provide effective pastoral and psychological support to EOC personnel during prolonged activations and to understand how information flows in a coordinated response.
Opening September 2026LicensedEmergency Scene Safety for Support Personnel
Support personnel operating at emergency scenes must understand scene safety protocols to avoid becoming secondary casualties. This course covers hazard assessment at emergency scenes, protective equipment requirements, traffic and crowd management awareness, and effective integration into emergency operations without compromising safety.
Opening September 2026LicensedEmergency Support Roles in Disaster Operations
This course defines and develops the range of support roles chaplains can fulfil in disaster operations — from family assistance centre support and shelter ministry to operations centre welfare and field team support. Participants will gain clarity on role boundaries, coordination protocols, and how to maximise their contribution within the overall response structure.
Opening September 2026LicensedICS 100 & 200 Combined
A combined delivery of ICS-100 (Introduction to the Incident Command System) and ICS-200 (ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents). This accelerated programme provides chaplains with both foundational and operational-level competency in ICS, meeting standard training requirements for field deployment in emergency response roles.
Opening September 2026LicensedIncident / Accident Investigation & Reporting: Emergency Operations & Incident Awareness
A foundational training course designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and practices to conduct incident and accident investigations and produce accurate incident reports. The program integrates safety management principles, investigative methodologies, and real-world emergency response practices to support proactive risk reduction and continuous organizational improvement.
Opening September 2026LicensedIncident Command System Fundamentals
The Incident Command System (ICS) is the universal framework used to manage emergency incidents across agencies and sectors. This course provides chaplains with a thorough understanding of ICS structure, terminology, and their role within it — enabling effective integration into multi-agency response operations.
Opening September 2026LicensedIntroduction to Disaster Response
A comprehensive introduction to the principles, frameworks, and operational realities of disaster response. This course covers the disaster management cycle, the role of voluntary and faith-based organisations in response operations, coordination with government agencies, and the chaplain''s unique contribution to affected communities and response personnel.
Opening September 2026LicensedLeadership in Crisis, Response, and Human-Centered Environments
Crisis environments demand leaders who can maintain operational effectiveness while keeping human dignity and wellbeing at the centre of every decision. This course develops the leadership knowledge, emotional intelligence, and decision-making capacity of chaplains and support leaders operating in high-stakes crisis and emergency environments.
Opening September 2026LicensedManaging Risk & Risk Assessment in Emergency Operations & Incident Awareness
This program provides foundational knowledge and applied skills in managing risk, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining incident awareness within emergency operations environments. Participants will develop the ability to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and implement control measures aligned with recognized emergency management principles and workplace safety standards.
Opening September 2026LicensedSafety Awareness for Disaster Volunteers
Volunteers are essential to disaster response but face significant safety risks if unprepared. This course provides disaster volunteers with critical safety awareness training — covering personal protection, operational safety, fatigue management, psychological preparedness, and the protocols that keep both volunteers and affected communities safe.
Opening September 2026LicensedWhole Community Emergency Management Planning
Effective emergency management requires the involvement of all community members — including faith communities, voluntary organisations, and vulnerable populations. This course develops chaplains' capacity to participate in and lead whole community planning processes, building more inclusive, equitable, and resilient emergency management frameworks.