Emergency Planning Training 2011/2012

According to The Civil Contingencies Act 2004, all Local Authority staff have a potential role in the response to a major emergency in Kent.  The following training will provide a greater understanding of emergency planning and business continuity in Kent.  Please note, this is generic training and has not been designed specifically for schools.  However key school staff are still welcome to attend.  The training is free (although there is a charge for non-attendance). 

Emergency planning workshops designed specifically for schools will be available in the 2012/2013 academic year. Further information will be available here.

Emergency Planning Training Matrix (times, dates, locations etc)
Booking Form (for all courses)

Introduction to Emergency Planning

FLYER

A broad introduction to emergency planning with presentations and informal discussion of the issue, incorporating experiences and lessons learnt from recent major incidents in Kent and outside the county.

Rest Centre 1 & 2 - Awareness Training for Rest Centre Staff

FLYER

This event will provide instruction in the key principles of rest centre operations and impart an understanding of the multi-agency nature of the emergency response in Kent.  This will include a practical exercise on the establishment and operation for a rest centre. 

Rest Centre Managers and Care Supervisors

FLYER

The event will provide instruction in the key principles of rest centre management and the management role of the Care Supervisor, the ongoing issues for both responders and evacuees, looking at the interventions available to address the needs in a multi-agency centre.

Incident Liaison Officer Training

FLYER

To introduce all new and existing Incident Liaison Officers (formerly Forward Control Officers) to the process and procedures of incident liaison at both Silver (Tactical) and Bronze (Operational) levels.  To provide a detailed description of roles and responsibilities and other agencies operational/working practices.

Assessment

Following the training all students are to log on to the Kent Emergency Assessment website and complete the relevant assessment module.  Once successfully completed students will be able to download and print their attendance certificate.

For more information, please contact:

Linsey Torode
Emergency Planning Officer for Education, Learning and Skills
01622 694991

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