EMG309 Humanitarian Relief (8)
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This subject will provide a broad overview of what to expect when working in the humanitarian aid sector. It is designed for students of Emergency Management, and students from any other disciplines who may be considering serving in a humanitarian capacity. Topics covered include making personal preparations, how to define socially responsible engagement, an overview of the international relief system, and a background to what is a complex emergency. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Distance | Manly Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EMG309
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security |
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Enrolment restrictions|
There are no enrolment restrictions. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to summarise what is a complex emergency
be able to explain the principles of humanitarian practice
be able to define what is meant by socially responsible engagement
be able to make effective personal preparations for departure
be able to describe the major aid organisations
be able to outline the skills they bring to the sector
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Complex emergencies
Principles and concepts of humanitarian practice
Humanitarian ethics and socially responsible engagement
Background to aid organisations
Preparing for departure
Essential skills
Personal security
Case Studies of relief workers |
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
