Report 2000 words (100%) (Learning Outcome 1 - 4).

Produce a report analysing a case study of a major incident, considering all aspects of emergency planning, legislation, health and safety and general roles and responsibilities, including recommendations regarding improvements to the planning and responses relating to the incident.

Alexander, David (2002). Principles of Emergency Planning. Berne Convention, UK
Ronan K R and Johnston D M (2005) - Promoting Community Resilience in Disasters. Springer

Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities
Module website

UK Search & Rescue - www. www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/shippingports/uksar/
Rapid UK - www.rapiduk.org.uk

The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 36 hours of class support and 114 hours of independent and self directed study.

The class sessions will include formal lectures, case study analysis and group discussions based on student experiences in the subject area. Students will be encouraged to integrate their work based experiences with new knowledge and skills developed in the classroom as the module progresses.

The aim of this module is to introduce learners to the roles and systems of the emergency services in the event of a disaster.

The module may include:
- Emergency roles and responsibilities of the Police, Fire, Ambulance Services and voluntary services
-Policies and procedures of emergency services when dealing with incidents
- Legislation
- Risk Management
- Emergency planning
- Health and Safety considerations