Major Emergency Management Initial Response Training (OPITO)

Target group:

Offshore Installation Managers (OIM) Persons being part of an Emergency Management Team Persons providing support to an Emergency Management Team

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for the MEMIR course

Objective:

This course aims to equip personnel with formal training in command, control, communications and stress-related factors in the management of major emergencies. The objectives of the MEMIR Training are that learners will be able to: -Understand the key factors of preparing for, responding to, and maintaining control throughout the development or escalation of an emergency situation. -Learn how to manage communication, emergency-related information and put into place predetermined plans at the point when the emergency alarm has been raised, to the point when the emergency manager is assured that the emergency is over. -Understand how stress can impact on individuals and team performance during emergencies. -Have the opportunity to role-play as the emergency manager in a minimum of two specific types of emergency scenarios. This is a key element of the training programme, and is backed up by constructive feedback from the course instructional team. The aim of the MEMIR training is to equip personnel with formal training in command, control, communications and stress-related factors in the management of major emergencies.

Contents:

Theory of Major Emergency Management Outcome 1: Major Emergencies types and the managers responsibilities Outcome 2: The Emergency Manager Role Outcome 3: The Emergency Command Centre (ECC) Facilities and Information Management Outcome 4: Pre-Planning and Maintaining a State of Readiness Outcome 5: Dealing with Stress Practical Elements of Major Emergency Management Outcome 1: Review, manage and assess the information available in an emergency situation in a timely manner Outcome 2: Establish priorities and take effective action Outcome 3: Implement predetermined emergency plans and procedures in the context of the current emergency Outcome 4: Efficiently communicate information and instructions. Outcome 5: Effective communication with all appropriate external agencies Outcome 6: Monitor and Control Resources Outcome 7: Evaluate progress and communicate changes in plans and priorities Outcome 8: Effectively delegate authority and manage individuals and teams Outcome 9: Effectively manage themselves and the team during a major emergency including managing the effects of stress in themselves and others