Overview
Join our practical workshop and walk away with a completed, best-practice Emergency Response Plan and Critical Incident Management Plan!
About the Workshop
This specialised 3-hour intensive workshop equips outdoor recreation organisations, adventure tourism operators, climbing clubs, bushwalking groups, and outdoor education providers with practical emergency management capabilities. Led by industry expert Cheryl Hambly, we address the unique challenges of operating in natural environments and remote locations through hands-on scenario-based learning and interactive discussion. The workshop provides guidance aligned with Australian compliance requirements including AS 3745:2010, ISO 22301, ISO 22320, BCI Good Practice Guidelines, and Queensland Building Fire Safety Regulations 2008.
What You Walk Away With
- A complete, customised Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and Critical Incident Management Plan (CIMP) – our combined template populated specifically for your organisation during the workshop
- Immediate operational readiness with practical strategies tailored to your unique outdoor activities and risk profile
- Clear understanding of essential plan components including:
- Response team structure for outdoor environments
- Emergency procedures for remote locations (evacuation, shelter-in-place, lockdown)
- Communication and notification processes for areas with limited connectivity
- Incident level definitions from minor injuries to major emergencies
- Assessment tools for real-time decision-making in the field
- Practical roadmap for implementing your emergency management program, including training schedules, drill requirements, and compliance obligations
- Real-world strategies for managing critical incidents in outdoor recreation settings, from weather emergencies to serious injuries and operational disruptions
Value-Added Bonus
Your workshop ticket also includes practical field resources to support your team’s ongoing emergency preparedness, including:
- Field Guide Pack – practical, portable reference materials designed for field staff to carry during outdoor activities, providing quick-access emergency response protocols for remote locations
- Briefing Pack – ready-to-use pre-activity briefing templates and checklists to ensure consistent emergency preparedness communication with staff and participants before programs commence
- Sample access to “Managing Emergencies in the Field: A Practical Approach” eLearning course – scenario-based online training that program coordinators can review and distribute to field staff, providing practical decision-making training for managing emergencies in remote outdoor environments
Who Is the Workshop For
- Outdoor Program Managers
- Club Presidents and Committee Members
- Adventure Tourism Operators
- Risk and Safety Coordinators
- Outdoor Education Leaders
- Activity Leaders and Instructors
- Executive Committee Members
