HLTPOP024 — Develop a disaster plan

1 Determine framework for creating a disaster plan

• 1.1Identify and review existing disaster plans of the organisation
• 1.2Identify and document government policies which affect the organisation’s response to a disaster
• 1.3Identify legislative and statutory requirements impacting on the disaster plan
• 1.4Consult with local, State/Territory and federal government agencies as required to identify and determine roles and responsibilities in the disaster plan

2 Identify and liaise with appropriate community organisations

• 2.1Identify community organisations to be involved in a disaster plan and develop an information database
• 2.2Establish contact through a variety of communication strategies
• 2.3Identify restrictions to effective liaison and develop processes to promote communication with other agencies
• 2.4Consult with identified community organisations to identify and determine roles and responsibilities in the disaster plan

3 Incorporate local requirements for disaster planning and relief into a plan

• 3.1Collect information on local requirements and resources from key people and organisations
• 3.2Identify and determine availability of resourcing requirements for a disaster plan response
• 3.3Develop plan in accordance with organisation policy and relevant legislation requirements
• 3.4Establish parameters for reviewing and evaluating plan
• 3.5Develop a communications strategy to promote the disaster plan to local community, government and other agencies
• 3.6Implement the communications strategy

4 Identify and train volunteers

• 4.1Determine roles within the disaster plan performed by volunteers and clarify responsibilities involved
• 4.2Invite individuals and organisations to take up roles as part of the disaster plan
• 4.3Establish training requirements for volunteers to understand the disaster plan and perform their role
• 4.4Develop a training program and schedule
• 4.5Deliver training to volunteers
• 4.6Evaluate and adjust training in accordance with disaster plan modifications

What does an assessment tool for HLTPOP024 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTPOP024 needs to address all 35 unit components: 4 elements with 20 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for HLTPOP024?

Auditori pulls the current release of HLTPOP024 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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