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Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS)

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Duration:1 Day (8 Hours)

Maximum Attendees: 12

Training available nationwide at one of our centres, or your own workplace

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Overview

The course covers the roles and principals, functions and structures and the terms used in the CIMS framework. The Introduction to CIMS course is recommended for all people involved in any aspect of emergency response. The Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) provides the structure for the command, control and coordination response to an emergency incident, so all personnel should have a basic understanding of the principles of CIMS, its terminology and key functional areas

Key Learning Outcomes: Knowledge of roles and principles of CIMS Knowledge of functions, structure and terms used in the CIMS framework Practical scenario using an incident action plan.

Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.

Please bring along your ID - We need to verify the identity of students in attendance, please bring ID with you on the day of training.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  1. Knowledge of roles and principles of CIMS

  2. Knowledge of functions, structure and terms used in the CIMS framework

  3. Practical scenario using an incident action plan

Entry Criteria:

  1. All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.

NZQA Unit Standards Included

  • Unit Standards - CIMS (Click to see more detail)

    Unit

    Level

    Credit

    Description

    32158

     

    		  3

    2

    		 Demonstrate basic knowledge of New Zealand's Co-ordinated Incident Management System

     

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Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about CIMS training in New Zealand.

The Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) is New Zealand's nationally recognised framework for managing emergency incidents. It provides a consistent structure for command, control and coordination so organisations and emergency response agencies can work together effectively during incidents ranging from small workplace emergencies to large-scale events.
CIMS training is recommended for anyone involved in emergency management, workplace emergency response, incident management, business continuity or health and safety. It is suitable for emergency wardens, supervisors, managers, response teams, government agencies, contractors and organisations that may respond to workplace or community emergencies.
During the course you'll learn:
  • The principles and roles of CIMS
  • CIMS functions and organisational structure
  • Common CIMS terminology
  • Situational awareness during incidents
  • How Incident Action Plans are used
  • How multiple agencies coordinate emergency responses using the CIMS framework
The course also includes practical scenario-based learning to apply these concepts.
This course includes NZQA Unit Standard 32158 – Demonstrate basic knowledge of New Zealand's Coordinated Incident Management System (Level 3, 2 Credits). Participants gain nationally recognised knowledge of CIMS principles, structure, functions and situational awareness.
CIMS provides a common incident management framework used across New Zealand to improve communication, coordination and decision-making during emergencies. Using a shared system helps organisations respond more efficiently, minimise confusion and improve the safety of responders, workers and the public.
Safety 'n Action's Coordinated Incident Management System course is delivered over one day (8 hours) and combines theory with practical exercises to build confidence in applying CIMS principles during emergency incidents.
Many organisations choose CIMS training for employees involved in emergency response because it provides a nationally recognised approach to incident management. While organisational requirements vary, CIMS helps emergency response teams work consistently with emergency services and other responding agencies.
Yes. Safety 'n Action delivers Coordinated Incident Management System training at workplaces throughout New Zealand for company groups. Onsite training allows organisations to develop incident management capability using realistic workplace scenarios while training multiple staff together.
CIMS training is valuable across many sectors including:
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Utilities
  • Local government
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Transport and logistics
  • Civil defence
  • Emergency services
  • Infrastructure
  • Large industrial sites
Any organisation responsible for emergency planning or incident response can benefit from understanding the CIMS framework.
Safety 'n Action delivers practical, nationally recognised CIMS training throughout New Zealand. Participants learn from experienced trainers through interactive exercises and practical scenarios while gaining NZQA-recognised knowledge that supports workplace emergency preparedness, incident response and organisational resilience.

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