In this unit, learners will

Understand how the Civil Contingencies Act and emergency planning play a major role in preparing emergency services to respond effectively to major incidents. 

The learners will develop knowledge of the agencies involved in emergency planning, the need for this and the key aspects of civil contingency planning for major incidents.

In this Unit Learners will demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of statutory and non-statutory services at emergency incidents. They will identify the benefits and challenges of collaborative working. They will review a recent major incident. Learners will demonstrate the skills and knowledge by participating in a practical scenario.

Learning outcome 1 The learner will: understand collaboration between uniformed services 

The learner must: 

• identify the statutory and non-statutory services that may work together in a major incident 

• describe the roles and responsibilities of each service at a major incident 

• describe the benefits and challenges of working collaboratively in the uniformed services

Learning outcome 2 The learner will: evaluate a collaborative approach to a major incident

 The learner must:

 • analyse a major incident 

• describe how it was resolved

 • explain theories of team building

Learning outcome 3 The learner will: participate in a joint services collaboration exercise 

The learner must:

 • participate in a joint services team activity involving a major incident

 • participate in a joint services collaboration exercise

 • produce a debrief at the conclusion of the exercise