The
State Emergency Service (SES) conducts or becomes involved in a wide range
of disaster and emergency related operations. To allow these operational
activities to be responded to effectively and safely the SES has a responsibility
to ensure adequate and appropriate training is available to the members.
This training needs to provide SES members with the appropriate skills & knowledge
to enable them to perform their operational tasks and functions in a safe
and effective manner.
SES has developed a comprehensive training framework based the National Public
Safety Industry Training Package that meets the operational requirements
of the service. As a part of this framework a training recognition process
has been developed which provides external and internal forms of recognition
for specific disciplines. These forms of recognition include a range of Nationally
Recognised Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas and Statements of
Attainment as well as Statements of Attainment and Statements of Attendance
issued within the SES.
There is also competency maintenance system based on ongoing peer assessment recorded in a log book. This system is designed to monitor the skills and knowledge maintenance associated with specific disciplines.
Delivery of Training
Most training is delivered at local community (SES Unit / Group) level,
delivered by local unit instructors. This includes the fundamental core of
subjects that SES members require as well as some specific training in more
specialised areas.
Training support is provided to SES Units and Groups through District Training
Officers and District Training Support Units. District Training Officers
are permanent staff members located throughout the State. These officers
have the responsibility for the management of SES training within designated
SES Districts. District Training Officers perform this role with assistance
of a District Training Support Unit, which is comprised of qualified and
experienced volunteer instructors who are available to assist in the preparation
and delivery of training throughout the District. These members often put
in long hours researching and preparing for training activities and travel
long distances to other communities to conduct training activities.
Framework
The
SES training framework provides for a progression of training, which enables
a member to attain the level of skills required to competently carry out
the tasks associated with their Units roles & responsibilities.
Each member, upon joining the SES, completes an Induction program which introduces the member to the legislative base on which the SES is established, the functions of the service and the unit’s operational responsibilities, as well as familiarising the new member with the structure and physical layout of the Unit or Group. This program also includes information on workplace health & safety and other organisational issues.
After completing the induction program members then commence training at Stage One level.
Stage 1 training programs provide members with fundamental skills and knowledge to allow them to participate as a team member in the unit’s basic operational activities.
Having completed relevant Stage 1 program/s, members’ progress to Stage 2 training.
Stage 2 training involves programs that focused on specific skills sets that are dependent on the unit’s operational roles.
Both Stage 1 and Stage 2 training programs include skills that may be employed in a Civil Defence role.
Stage 1 and 2 Programs
Training modules incorporated in Stage 1 and Stage 2 programs include:
Stage One
- Induction
- Safety
- First Aid
- General Rescue (1)
- Fieldcraft
- Equipment Maintenance
- Map Reading
- Storm Damage Field Techniques
- Communications
Stage Two
- General Rescue (2)
- Navigation
- Leadership
- Rescue from Heights & Depths
- Structural Collapse Rescue
- Land Search Field Techniques
- Boat Operations
- Chainsaw Operations
- Traffic Control
- Air Observation
- Operations Management
- Radio Operator
- Unit Administration
- Stores Control
- Rail Safety
- Assistant Instructor
Stage 3 - Specialist Training Programs
Specialised training is provided in the following subjects:
Stage 3
- Road Accident Rescue
- Vertical Rescue Operations
- Land Search Operations
- Flood & Inland Waterways Rescue Operation
- Team Leadership
- Communications Management
Stage 4 Programs
Specific training and assessment is provided in the following instructional levels:
Stage 4
- General Instructor
- Workplace Assessor
- Air Observer Instructor
- First Aid Instructor
- Team Leadership Instructor
- Chainsaw Instructor
- Traffic Control Instructor
- Road Accident Rescue Instructor
- Vertical Rescue Instructor
- Land Search Instructor
- Flood & Inland Waterways Rescue Instructor
- Senior Instructor
Stage 5 Programs
Training is provided in the following management areas:
Stage 5 Modules
- Critical Incident Stress Management
- SES Local Unit Management
- Management Development Program
- Disaster Management for Volunteer Executives
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