Participating states should aim at selecting only those experts that have certain knowledge and skills prior to entering the courses. The UCPM training courses should be considered as an add-on and not as a complete preparation for international deployments. Following the principle of subsidiarity it is a national responsibility to train experts in fundamental knowledge and skills.
Thus the following topics are not part of training courses and it is expected that the experts are or will be trained in the following topics by the sending organisations:
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Specific technical knowledge and skills (e.g. Search and Rescue, Firefighting, CBRN, marine pollution, forest fires, et cetera.),
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Language training: For successful completion of the course, a B2 level or above in English under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required. Candidates may refer to the Council of Europe's Self-Assessment Grid to determine their English competency,
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Fundamental knowledge of safety and security,
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Basic radio and satellite phone communication (e.g. technology, radio/ communication procedures, etc.),
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Phonetic alphabet (alpha, bravo, charlie, et cetera),
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Basic skills in the use of navigation systems and procedures (e.g. GPS handling, tracking),
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Map reading and orientation,
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Basic IT skills (e.g. use of laptop and common applications),
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First aid,
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Driving licence/ driving skills.
Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing
To be able to describe different learning and teaching levels, the revised version of Bloom's Taxonomy is used. This taxonomy provides a framework for determining and clarifying learning objectives and represents a continuum of increasing cognitive complexity - from lower order thinking skills to higher order thinking skills.
Feedback for participants
Every participant of the OPM, SMC, AMC, CND and HLC Course will receive a structured personal oral feedback at the end of the course. Every National Training Coordinator can request a "training recommendation" of their respective participant.
Course framework specifications
Some components of the training courses shall be the same. It is to ensure that a common and recognisable structure will be established in all courses. These standard components are:
1. Introduction
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Welcome and course opening
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Tour de table, introduction of the participants and the course management/ team of lecturers and trainers, etc.
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Introduction of the course concept
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Introduction of the course content
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Inquire participants expectations
2. Team building exercise (also as an ice-breaker).
3. Update on the Union Civil Protection Mechanism and on recent emergencies.
4. Course evaluation
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Daily course evaluation
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Final course evaluation
5. Final assessment/ final test
6. Closure
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Summary of the course
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Comparison of outcome with participants expectations at beginning of the course
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Self-evaluation
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Feedback of the participants
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Discussion about the next possible steps in the training programme
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Handing over course certificates
Course structure 2016 - 2020
Abbreviations
CMI: Union Civil Protection Mechanism Introduction Course
MBC: Modules Basic Course
TEC: Technical Expert Course
TEC MI: Technical Expert Course for Maritime Incidents
OPM: Operational Management Course
SMC: Staff Management Course
SEC: Security Course
AMC: Assessment Mission Course
CND: Course on Negotiation and Decision-Making
HLC: High Level Coordination Course
SME: Seminar for Mechanism Experts
ModTTEx: Modules Table-Top Exercises (not part of this call for tenders)
ModEx: Modules Exercises (not part of this call for tenders)
EU CPT: EU Civil Protection Team
LOT 1: Union Civil Protection Mechanism Introduction Course (CMI)
Primary Audience
All experts other than technical experts and modules key personnel. Technical experts and Modules key personnel follow a different introductory course in their respective domains.
All staff from civil protection and other organisations that could e.g. serve as the core for Host Nation Support in case their country might have to request and receive international assistance.
Number of Participants Course length
24 5 days
Course Overview
The Union Civil Protection Mechanism Introduction Course (CMI) serves as the foundation for the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) training programme. It teaches the fundamentals of European Union Emergency Management. The course also informs about actors in an international emergency environment inside and outside Europe.
Key Learning objectives
Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:
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describe Disaster Management principles;
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describe the most relevant aspects of the legal framework for humanitarian aid and civil protection;
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describe typical challenges in terms of cultural competences;
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describe differences and similarities of Civil Protection structures in Europe;
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describe the differences between Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid;
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describe the role and responsibility of the European Union in the field of Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid;
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describe the Union Civil Protection Mechanism;
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identify most relevant stakeholders in the field of civil protection and humanitarian aid;
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describe the differences between international deployments inside and outside the EU in principle;
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demonstrate the role of Host Nation Support for requesting and receiving international assistance;
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describe the typical logistical challenges during deployments;
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describe the fundamental tasks and challenges related to public relations and media.
Reference material
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DECISION No 1313/2013/EU
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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 16.10.2014 laying down rules for the implementation of Decision No 1313/2013/EU
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Disaster Management Cycle
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Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), Art 196 and 222
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Treaty of the European Union (TUE), Art 5
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Host Nation Support guidelines
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Guideline for Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Civil Protection modules
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TAST guidelines
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International Humanitarian law
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Principles of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Response Programmes
Prerequisites
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Online preparation course, via the online preparation and testing tool.
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Union Civil Protection Mechanism Introduction Course (CMI)
Learning objectives in detail
Disaster Management
Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:
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describe differences between man-made and natural disasters;
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describe types and frequencies of disaster;
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describe the major implications of different disasters;
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describe the Disaster Management Cycle;
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describe the Prevention and Preparedness programme;
Legal framework
Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:
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recapitulate the most relevant content of the humanitarian law;
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recapitulate the "solidarity clause" of the European Union;
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understand the complementarity of different relevant laws and treaties.
Cultural competences
Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:
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describe the advantage, strength but also challenges of diversity;
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appreciate the richness and opportunities of differences;
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understand the risk and the reason for of using stereotypes;
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understand cultural characteristics
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recapitulate the Principles of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Response Programmes
Civil Protection structures in Europe
Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:
Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid
Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:
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distinguish the characteristics of humanitarian aid and civil protection and their typical response set-up;
European Union
Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:
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describe the most relevant EU structures related to humanitarian aid and civil protection, such as DG ECHO (Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection), DG SANTE (Health and Food Safety), DG DEVCO (Development and Cooperation), EEAS (European External Action Service), EU Delegations, EU Representation;
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describe the structure of DG ECHO in detail, incl. ECHO Field offices and most relevant Units;
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describe the role of DG ECHO in the field of crisis management and the link to the " Integrated Political Crisis Response arrangements " (IPCR);
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describe the specific transport and logistics tools, such as ECHO Flight, etc.
Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM)
Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:
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recapitulate the most relevant topics of the decision and Commission implementing decision;
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describe the activation procedure of the UCPM.
Stakeholders
Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:
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describe the most relevant United Nation structures, organisations and agencies;
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describe the most relevant international, governmental and non-governmental organisations;
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describe the philosophy of Civil-Military Cooperation (CMCoord) and the main stakeholders on site.
International deployments inside and outside the EU in principle
Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:
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distinguish the response and coordination structures
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inside Europe incl. national structures, Host Nation Support, link to EU assets, coordination on site;
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and outside of Europe incl. link to national authorities, UNOCHA with UNDAC on site, Cluster approach, EU Delegations, EU Field Offices, etc.;
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facilitate coordination
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assessment
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prevention and preparedness
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advisory missions
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etc.
by involving EU Experts, EU modules, EU Technical Experts.
Host Nation Support
Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:
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describe the most relevant cornerstones of the Host Nation support guidelines.
Information Management
Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:
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describe the fundamental information management terminology;
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describe the information management process;
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distinguish between reliability of sources and credibility of information;
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describe the typical information management products of
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the Emergency Response Coordination Centre
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the United Nations
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the EU Civil Protection Team
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describe the process of dissemination.
Logistics
Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:
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describe the basic concepts and terminology on logistics in humanitarian aid and civil protection interventions;
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describe major challenges on logistics.
Media
Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:
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describe the role of media activities in an emergency environment;
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describe a fruitful interaction between media and emergency response stakeholders;
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describe typical challenges with media representatives.
Cross-cutting issues and additional exercise components
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to understand and take into consideration issues such as:
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Gender
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Resilience and Stress Management
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and other personal considerations
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