Overview
This microcredential on emergency and disaster risk communication is a competency-based learning opportunity that focuses on the development of skills and knowledge in the field of risk communication specifically in the context of disaster risk management. It will provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to communicate effectively before, during and after a crisis event.
Students will learn how to develop and implement disaster risk communication plans, how to work with the media and communicate with different audiences, create key messages, and using social media to communicate risk during a crisis.
Learning outcomes
- Identify and analyse various communication strategies, models, and tools employed in emergency and disaster risk communication scenarios.
- Demonstrate proficiency in applying emergency and disaster risk communication strategies and principles to diverse crisis scenarios.
- Effectively communicate with various stakeholders during emergency and disaster situations.
Assessment overview
| Assessment task | Value (of total mark) | Related learning outcome/s |
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| Students will analyse real-world crises and/or disaster risks and identify the communication strategies employed by different stakeholders. Evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies and provide alternative recommendations (10 min / 1000 words). | 30% |
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| Students must identify and select communication channels and the appropriate methods to use them. Students will then demonstrate effective responses to communicate with the public during a simulated crisis situation. (5 min / 500 words). | 30% |
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| Students will demonstrate interview skills in which they will be asked to respond to questions about a crisis or risk scenario. The interviews will be evaluated based on the student's ability to clearly and concisely communicate key messages (10 min). | 40% |
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