CDEM Competency Framework
Purpose
The purpose of the CDEM Competency Framework Project is to deliver an integrated framework of evidence-based competencies for CDEM, identify existing opportunities and gaps in professional development, and determine areas for development, in order to promote comprehensive and knowledge based CDEM professional development in New Zealand.
The project will be delivered in two stages.
Timeline
The timeline diagram for key activities in Stage Two of the project is currently being updated.
Stage 1 of the project is now complete. For more information on Stage 1 click here
Stage 2
Role mapping
In the August 2009 e-Bulletin, we reported this work was being shared by the Local Government Industry Training Organisation (LGITO) and the Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training Organisation (FRSITO), with support from MCDEM, and was scheduled for completion by 30 October 2009.
FRSITO is a non-voting member of the CIMS Steering Committee, and as such, recommended that the role maps for EOC roles be delayed until after the CIMS books had been finalised. On this basis, and with FRSITO having significant involvement in the work on the CIMS project, FRSITO has decided to withdraw its resource from the role mapping component of the project.
LGITO and MCDEM will continue to collaborate on the role maps, putting extra resource into ensuring that promises are delivered upon. The 30 October 2009 deadline for this work will be extended by four weeks to 30 November 2009. FRSITO is still committed to working in partnership with MCDEM on other aspects of the project.
The folllowing roles will be mapped. Go to the download page
- CDEM Response Teams
- Emergency Management Officers
- Controllers
- Recovery Managers
- Public Information Managers
- Lifeline Utility Coordinators
- Welfare
- Emergency Operations Centre Staff (on hold until early 2010 due to the CIMS project)
Education Provider Self-Evaluation
A number of education providers have agreed to work with us to look at their emergency management programmes in light of the CDEM Competency Framework. They considered that a self-evaluation process would be most useful, followed by a meeting of all education providers for collective review and discussion.
There are two separate self-evaluation questionnaires: one for universities (knowledge-based education) and the other for polytechnics, institutes of technology and private training establishments (skills-based training and education). The self-evaluation forms were made available to education providers on 15 September 2009.
Education providers will come together again on 12 November 2009 to discuss the key findings, as well as collectively consider a common body of CDEM knowledge.
The self-evaluation process will result in information for the CDEM sector on where to access relevant education and training. It will also help to identify any gaps, which will inform ongoing development priorities.
Supporting the application of the Framework
MCDEM’s Regional Emergency Management Advisors and Professional Development Staff continue to be available to provide presentations about the CDEM Competency Framework and to support its’ application in the sector. Feel free to contact your Regional Emergency Management Advisor or Professional Development if you would like to discuss how we can support you to apply the Framework.
Stage 1
Stage 1 is now complete and the CDEM Competency Framework is now available. Download a PDF version (1.5MB) of the document.The CDEM Competency Framework – a technical standard under the CDEM Act 2002 (s8 (e)) contains:
- an overview of the background and purpose of the Framework
- the eight key areas of CDEM competency
- the evidence-based competencies and indicators within each key area, and
- the levels of relevance and proficiency of competencies across a number of CDEM roles.
The Framework puts CDEM in a robust, evidence-based position from which we can develop a range of tools. From here, we can produce evidence-based learning objectives, and align prioritised competencies and indicators to specific CDEM roles. We can also use the Framework to identify the necessary competencies and indicators required to progress in a particular CDEM career.
More information about stage 1 of the project can be located in the document - Detailed overview of the project (PDF).
More information
CDEM Competency Framework (PDF 1.5MB)
You and Your Organisation report (pdf)
Detailed overview of the project (pdf)
Literature review (pdf)
Project Management Contacts:
Jane Pierard
(04) 495 6845, jane.pierard@dia.govt.nz