Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0129
Version:
4
Organization's ID:
L0260
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
2 Days
Minimum Passing Score:
75
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Emergency Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide participants with basic concepts related to threat, vulnerability, and consequence as key risk variables. It provides an overview of threats and relevant attack vectors and describes potential suspicious activities. The course addresses common physical vulnerabilities and related protective measures, including both land-side and waterside considerations. It includes information on the basic components of effective security and crisis management programs, including the development of security plans and incident response plans. It also addresses cybersecurity risks, incidents, and incident reporting.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify potential threats to the Dams Sector.
  • Describe security programs and protective measures applicable to dams, levees, hydropower plants, navigation locks, and related critical infrastructure.
  • Describe steps in designing and implementing a crisis management program.
  • Discuss the purpose of risk assessment methodologies and results.
  • Describe the basic foundation of cybersecurity.

General Topics:

  • Dams
  • Levees
  • Risk assessment
  • Dam sector
  • Threats
  • Security programs
  • Protective measures
  • Cybersecurity
  • Crisis management program
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

Other offerings from National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU)