Professional development and training
The NSW State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC) provides Emergency Management Training for NSW. Training is delivered by 18 District Emergency Management Officers (DEMOs) throughout the state.
The SEMC's functions under Section 15 (2) of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989 are:
- To arrange emergency management training for individuals, including individuals employed in emergency services organisations and functional areas;
- To assist in the selection and training of district and local government personnel;
- To produce and disseminate education material on established emergency management planning principles and procedures; and
- To arrange the periodic administration of training exercises for emergency management planning.
The SEMC is a Registered Training Organisation
(RTO), registration number 3531. As an RTO, along with legislative compliance
requirements, the SEMC must adhere to the Australian Quality Training Framework
(AQTF) Standards for Registered Training Organisations.
The SEMC values and enhances professional
development opportunities for its staff, DEMOs and industry professionals
employed in emergency combat agencies and functional areas.
SEMC PD Mission Statement
"Through innovative practice, continue to develop, implement and maintain quality training and assessment systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of individuals and teams working in Emergency Management roles."
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