Incident Commander Training (ICT)

Leading an Incident Command Team requires not only sound understanding of incident management processes that apply to a major hazard facility, but real-time exposure to high-pressure scenarios where such processes can be practiced. The Incident Commander course exposes candidates to just such an environment, in a custom built control room simulator, where leadership of the command team must be demonstrated.

DURATION:
3 / 4 days

COURSE AIM:
This course is designed for Asset Managers / Incident Commanders’ to be assessed in their ability to manage emergency incidents.

OBJECTIVE:
The course covers Incident Command Training and allows course trainees to experience a number of simulated exercises on varying scenarios so that assessors are able to assess trainees’ achievement of PMAOHS511A Manage Emergency Incidents.

CONTENT:

  • Effective Command during emergencies
  • Emergency management strategies & philosophy
  • Leadership & delegation
  • Roles & responsibilities
  • Information management
  • Dealing with stress
  • Communications
  • Time-outs
  • Personnel / resource management
  • Post-event issues

COMPETENCY:
All trainees will be assessed on performance and understanding and will receive a formal assessment against PMAOHS511A Manage Emergency Incidents. The assessment will determine the course trainees’ preparedness manage offshore incidents. A Statement of Attainment will be issued to those delegates who are successful in meeting the PMAOHS511A assessment standards.

METHOD OF TRAINING:
3 to 4 days for simulator sessions and OIM practice sessions in order for assessment to be conducted on Installation Manager or Incident Commanders’ preparedness to achieve the PMA competency. The number of persons being assessed will also determine the length of the course.

  • 2 OIM Assessments 3 days
  • 4 OIM assessments 4 days

PRE-REQUISITES:

  • PMAOMIR320B Manage Incident Response Information


Trainees should also have experience operating in a Central Control Room / Operations Room and have acted as the Incident Commander on an offshore facility. PMAOMIR320B is co-delivered during the Incident Commander Program.