Information and Warnings Officer Course
IWO002P
This course provides learners with the skill and knowledge required to perform the role of Information and Warnings Officer within an IMT.
Learning Outcome
Target Audience:
Members who hold the required skills to be developed in the Information & Warning Officer role.
Learning Outcomes:
- Successful completion of the Information & Warnings Officer course
Content:
- Australian Warning System (AWS)
- Determine the need for a warning
- HazardPublisher
- Flood Watch
- Reviewing warnings
- Updating and maintaining warnings
Learning Methods and Duration:
This course is a blended approach of eLearning and face to face classroom sessions. Course duration is two (2) days. There is a pre-course eLearning requirement (approximately two (2) hours) to complete prior to the face to face sessions.
Course Entry Requirements:
- Incident Management Foundation Level Training
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | |
| Information and Warnings Officer Course | 27 & 28 October 2026 | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Western Zone | 10 | NOMINATE |
| Information and Warnings Officer Course | 17 & 18 November 2026 | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Metro Zone | 10 | NOMINATE |
| Information and Warnings Officer Course | 16 & 17 March 2027 | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Southern Zone | 10 | NOMINATE |