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Certified Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Certifies the ability to identify credible emergency scenarios, develop and exercise site emergency plans, and coordinate response, communication and recovery with internal and external responders.

Exam
1 h 30 min
Questions
50
Pass mark
68%
Valid for
3 years

About this certification

Holders can analyse foreseeable emergencies such as fire, chemical release, medical emergencies, severe weather and security incidents. They develop emergency response plans with clear roles and command arrangements, plan drills and tabletop exercises, liaise with emergency services, and lead post-incident review and recovery.

Who it is for: Emergency coordinators, health and safety advisers, facilities managers and site managers.

Syllabus

What you'll be assessed on — 6 modules. The percentage is each module's share of the exam.
  1. 01Emergency Scenario Analysis20% of the exam
    • Analyse site hazards to identify credible emergency scenarios
    • Evaluate the potential consequences and escalation of each scenario
  2. 02Emergency Response Planning25% of the exam
    • Design an emergency response plan with roles, alarms and actions
    • Apply command, control and communication arrangements for incidents
  3. 03Resources and Equipment10% of the exam
    • Evaluate the emergency equipment, first aid and spill resources required
    • Design inspection and maintenance arrangements for emergency equipment
  4. 04Drills and Exercises20% of the exam
    • Design a programme of drills, tabletop and live exercises
    • Evaluate exercise outcomes and identify improvement actions
  5. 05Liaison and Communication10% of the exam
    • Apply arrangements for liaison with emergency services and neighbours
    • Design internal and external crisis communication messages
  6. 06Recovery and Post-Incident Review15% of the exam
    • Apply post-incident debrief and review techniques
    • Explain the link between emergency response and business continuity

Competencies assessed

  • Scenario Planning — Identifies credible emergency scenarios and their consequences.
  • Plan Development — Develops clear, workable emergency response plans.
  • Exercise Management — Plans and evaluates drills and exercises.
  • Response Coordination — Coordinates response roles and external liaison.
  • Recovery — Leads review and recovery after an emergency.

Exam blueprint

Closed-book, timed examination with single-choice, multiple-response and scenario-based questions.
Questions per module50 questions · 1 h 30 min · pass 68%
  • Emergency Scenario Analysis10
  • Emergency Response Planning13
  • Resources and Equipment5
  • Drills and Exercises10
  • Liaison and Communication5
  • Recovery and Post-Incident Review7
Question types
Scenario-based 20% · Single choice 60% · Multiple response 20%
Delivery
Online (remote proctored), Test centre, On-site (corporate)
Retakes
Up to three attempts within any 12-month period. A 14-day waiting period applies after a first unsuccessful attempt and 30 days after a second. Each retake requires a new booking and fee. Retakes draw a different randomised form from the question bank.

Provisional cut score — psychometric validation is required before live delivery. Blueprint v1.0.

Your path to certification

  1. 1

    Register

    Create a free account and start the programme.

  2. 2

    Practice

    Online practice test, 8 questions.

  3. 3

    Training

    Optional

    Online course or classroom — or skip it.

  4. 4

    Certification

    Independent exam and certification decision.

  • Practice test8 questions · 20 min · 70% to pass · free with the programme
  • Emergency Preparedness Coordinator — online course21 h self-paced€499

Training is optional and does not by itself confer certification. Find a training partner

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required

  • Minimum 1 year's experience in health and safety, facilities or emergency planning
  • Agreement to abide by the AQSCERT Code of Professional Conduct

Recommended

  • CFSW or OHS-F, or equivalent knowledge

More information

Certification process
  1. 1. Application — Create an account and apply for this certification.
  2. 2. Eligibility review — AQSCERT checks the formal eligibility requirements.
  3. 3. Assessment — Sit the 1 h 30 min examination online or at a test centre.
  4. 4. Independent decision — A decision maker not involved in your training or assessment reviews all evidence.
  5. 5. Issuance — A digitally signed certificate with QR verification, valid for 3 years.
  6. 6. Recertification — Before expiry, evidence 45 hours of CPD or re-sit the examination.
  7. Certificates may be suspended, withdrawn or revoked in line with the Certification Scheme. Status is always shown on the public verification page.
Scheme & accreditation
Certification scheme
Hazard-Specific Safety Certification Scheme
Scheme code
AQS-SCH-22
Scheme version
v1.0 (effective 1 Jan 2026)

Accreditation: AQSCERT is accredited by DA, an IAF MLA signatory, to ISO/IEC 17024. Our programmes are developed by leading experts from industry.

Ready to start CEPC?

Practise online, add optional training, then sit the independent exam.

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Certified Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (CEPC) · AQSCERT