This course was developed in conjunction with the Tasmania State Emergency Service established as an Affiliate Institute of the University. It aims to develop a practical as well as theoretical base for those people who have responsibilities in the field of Emergency Management.
The primary focus of the course is on the principles and practices associated with prevention, preparedness, response and recovery associated with emergency situations. The course is designed to meet the needs and interests of a variety of client groups ranging from public bodies concerned with the protection of life and property such as local government, the Police, Fire, Ambulance, State Emergency Services and Community and Health Services to a myriad of private sector groups (eg. the insurance industry, manufacturing industry, etc.). There is an exit point in the course at diploma level.
Wagga Wagga campus
Distance education
Part-time 4.5 years (12 sessions)
Admission to the course is subject to the University's general admission policy. Applicants are selected on an annually competitive basis. Preference will be given to applicants who currently have Emergency Management responsibilities.
Depending on student qualifications, credit can be received for appropriate industry training applicable to the field of Emergency Management or previously completed tertiary education subjects, thereby reducing the total number of subjects required to receive the Degree.
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 24 subjects (or 192 subject points).
Students may choose to exit the course with a Diploma qualification in Emergency Management at the end of Session 8 (Year 3).
John Lunn
Course Adviser
Telephone: (002) 30 2708
Facsimile: (002) 34 9767
email:
tases@info.tas.gov.au
Last Revised: 25 November 1996.
