The Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management is tailored to individuals engaged in emergency service agencies, as well as professionals within private, governmental, and non-governmental community-based organizations who contribute to emergency and disaster management endeavors. Throughout the program, participants delve into current and evolving trends, alongside national and international methodologies, broadening their expertise to address diverse aspects of emergency and disaster management.

This certificate program acknowledges the evolving landscape of emergency and disaster management within Australia and underscores the pivotal role of research and evidence-based methodologies in shaping contemporary strategies and perspectives.

Participants in this program will leverage the interdisciplinary nature of emergency and disaster management to examine prevalent and emerging trends, as well as both national and international strategies, while also exploring foundational concepts and viewpoints fundamental to contemporary practice. Through this course, individuals will gain exposure to essential frameworks essential for effective emergency and disaster management, honing their ability to analyze research and contribute to contemporary practices within the field. Additionally, the curriculum encompasses subjects such as crisis communication and disaster risk reduction.

Designed for individuals actively involved in emergency service agencies, professionals across various sectors including private, governmental, non-governmental, and community-based organizations, as well as those with a personal or professional interest in the subject matter, this course caters to a diverse array of individuals seeking to deepen their understanding and skills in emergency and disaster management.

COURSE OUTLINE:
The Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management comprises four fundamental units.

UNIT DETAILS:
To explore the units available in this course, please refer to the Handbook and navigate to the "Course Structure" section.

CREDIT TRANSFER GUIDANCE:
Should you have prior relevant studies, you might qualify for credit transfer.

In the Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management, you will study a suite of four core subjects and then have the opportunity to tailor the context of your assessment to the workplace context of interest to your career. This will see you enhancing your career advancement opportunities as a specialist in your chosen area being highly employable in the emergency services in Queensland and all Australian states and territories.

To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold: A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV or Diploma from the Public Safety, Health or Police Trai

IELTS Academic - Overall 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5)

TOEFL (internet-based) - Overall 75 (with no score less than 17)

PTE Academic - Overall 54 (with no score less than 46)

CAE and CPE - Overall 169 (with no band less than 162).