Learning Outcomes

Confirm the purpose, principles and key system concepts of AIIMS

1.1  Benefits of using AIIMS and the intended outcomes, when it is applied to incident management, are identified

1.2 Purpose of AIIMS, within the context of organisational, state and national emergency management arrangements, is identified

1.3  Pre-incident emergency management arrangements, that underpin the effective implementation of AIIMS at multi-agency incidents, are identified

1.4  Emergency management tasks of control, command and coordination , when applied to AIIMS, are explained

1.5  Principle of management by objectives and how this is applied in AIIMS is explained

1.6  Four key AIIMS functions and the key responsibilities of the Incident Management Team are described

1.7 Difference between the delegation of functions within AIIMS and accountability for the performance of delegated officers is compared

1.8 Concept and purpose of having a defined span of control for the management of resources is explained

1.9  Characteristics of Level 1, 2 and 3 incident management structures are differentiated

1.10  Means by which the AIIMS structure can escalate and de-escalate to suit any incident type, size and complexity, from first notification to demobilization, is demonstrated

Explain the scope of the incident control function in AIIMS

2.1 Overall responsibilities of the Incident Controller are identified

2.2  Actions taken by an Incident Controller in order to assume control of an incident, establish a control facility and to ensure that incident personnel and stakeholders are aware of these arrangements are described

2.3  Factors that an Incident Controller would consider when determining the appropriate management structure for an incident are established

2.4  Role of the Incident Controller in the development, approval and the subsequent implementation and monitoring of the Incident Action Plan is described

2.5  Role of the Incident Controller in liaising with the delegating authority, support agencies, external stakeholders and affected parties is outlined

2.6  Responsibility of the Incident Controller for briefing and debriefing incident personnel is determined

2.7  Role of Safety Advisor/s and the circumstances where this appointment might be appropriate is explored

2.8  Role of Deputy Incident Controller and the situations where this appointment might be appropriate is explored

Explain the scope of the planning function in AIIMS

3.1  Scope of the planning function with AIIMS, including the important tasks performed within this function, is identified

3. 2  Where an Incident Management Team has been appointed, the essential interactions between the Planning Officer and the other team members are established

3.3  Management structure for the AIIMS planning section is explored

Explain the scope of the operations function in AIIMS

4.1 Overall scope of the operations function within AIIMS is outlined

4.2  Management structure for the operations section, that uses AIIMS terminology and takes account of both the span of control principle plus the specific risks of the incident, is explored

4. 3 Where an Incident Management Team has been appointed, the essential interactions between the Operations Officer and the other team members are established

4.4  Factors that the Operations Officer needs to consider, including the selection of appropriate tactics and resources, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of operational personnel at incidents are explored

Explain the scope of the logistics function in AIIMS

5.1  Scope of the logistics function, including the key tasks performed within this function, is outlined

5.2  Where an Incident Management Team has been appointed, the essential interactions between the Logistics Officer and the other team members are identified

5.3 Management structure for the AIIMS logistics section is described

Establish the purpose, content and implementation of an Incident Action Plan

6.1  Purpose and key features of an Incident Action Plan are identified

6.2  Content of an Incident Action Plan is explored, including the linkage between the objective, strategy and tactics, and also how the Plan could assist with safety at an incident

6.3  Plans and documentation that might support an Incident Action Plan are identified

6.4 Characteristics of an effective shift changeover at incidents are determined

6.5  Timing and content of incident briefings and debriefings is confirmed

Confirm the role of incident personnel in communicating critical information

7.1  Role of the Incident Controller, incident personnel at each level in the management structure and all involved agencies for maintaining the safety and welfare of incident personnel and the public is established

7.2  Importance of incident personnel communicating critical information, particularly where there is a risk to life, is explored

 

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