What does this skill involve?
Activities may include but are not limited to:
- Participating in simulations or drills by completing assigned tasks under supervision.
- Assisting in developing response plan components.
- Developing basic response plans for defined pest threats.
- Coordinating development and testing of contingency plans.
- Leading multi-team response planning; ensuring integration of plans into national or regional biosecurity frameworks.
- Contributing to the development of national contingency planning guidelines.
- Championing a proactive biosecurity response culture.
Skill levels
Participate in simulations or drills by completing assigned tasks under supervision. Understand the basic purpose of contingency planning.
Assist in developing response plan components (for example, data collation, contact lists, logistics). Help document simulation exercises.
Develop basic response plans for defined pest threats. Implement response actions during pest incidents in line with existing SOPs.
Coordinate development and testing of contingency plans. Ensure operational roles, resources, and timelines are clearly defined for outbreak response.
Lead multi-team response planning; ensure integration of plans into national or regional biosecurity frameworks. Advise decision-makers on preparedness gaps.
Contribute to the development of national contingency planning guidelines. Influence resourcing and legal preparedness strategies.
Champion a proactive biosecurity response culture. Lead national or regional initiatives to institutionalise contingency planning across sectors.
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