Find the disciplines behind the task

Explore twenty domains in five categories, connecting cases, KSEC outcomes and assessment evidence.

This is a project learning taxonomy. Each domain has proposed KSEC outcomes; specialist lessons will develop as evidence and review become available.

20 domains

Risk and situation awareness

D01Forecasting and early warning

Connect warnings to decisions while stating uncertainty.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Connect warnings to decisions while stating uncertainty.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D01-K
S Skills

Produce: warning-to-action matrix.

Evidence: Warning-to-action matrixD01-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering people excluded from primary warning channels.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D01-E
C Character

Revise triggers when forecast information changes

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D01-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO 22300:2025ISO 22322:2022ISO 22328-1:2020ISO 31000:2018

Scope references: [wmo-warning]

D02Water, climate and environment

Connect upstream conditions, land use and downstream effects.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Connect upstream conditions, land use and downstream effects.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D02-K
S Skills

Produce: cross-area impact diagram.

Evidence: Cross-area impact diagramD02-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering effects of one's choices on other communities.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D02-E
C Character

Recheck spatial assumptions against new information

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D02-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO 31000:2018

Scope references: [sendai-2015][natech-2024]

D03Data, GIS and communication systems

Distinguish confirmed, outdated and assumed information in a shared picture.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Distinguish confirmed, outdated and assumed information in a shared picture.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D03-K
S Skills

Produce: map with provenance, timestamps and confidence.

Evidence: Map with provenance, timestamps and confidenceD03-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering affected people's privacy.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D03-E
C Character

Correct errors with a visible revision history

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D03-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO/IEC 27001:2022

Scope references: [ocha-data][north-2024]

D04SAR, engineering and infrastructure

Identify specialist boundaries and dependencies on essential services.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Identify specialist boundaries and dependencies on essential services.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D04-K
S Skills

Produce: specialist-role and coordination map.

Evidence: Specialist-role and coordination mapD04-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering safety of responders and people receiving help.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D04-E
C Character

Declare when a task exceeds team capability

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D04-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO 22320:2018ISO 45001:2018

Scope references: [undac-operations][quake-2025]

Life and essential services

D05Disaster medicine and public health

Connect response with continuity of health services.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Connect response with continuity of health services.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D05-K
S Skills

Produce: service and referral map for a fictional scenario.

Evidence: Service and referral map for a fictional scenarioD05-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering equitable access to services.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D05-E
C Character

Revise plans with health professionals

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D05-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO 22395:2018ISO 22301:2019

Scope references: [who-hedrm]

D06Mental health and psychosocial support

Distinguish support needs of affected people and responders.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Distinguish support needs of affected people and responders.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D06-K
S Skills

Produce: support and referral pathway.

Evidence: Support and referral pathwayD06-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering dignity and confidentiality.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D06-E
C Character

Listen without stigma or unqualified diagnosis

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D06-C

Connected foundations and cases

Scope references: [who-mental][ifrc-volunteers]

D07Water, sanitation and hygiene

Relate WASH provision to shelter residents' needs.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Relate WASH provision to shelter residents' needs.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D07-K
S Skills

Produce: service-gap and responsibility table.

Evidence: Service-gap and responsibility tableD07-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering disability access and privacy.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D07-E
C Character

Track complaints and adjust provision

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D07-C

Connected foundations and cases

Scope references: [sphere-2018][ddpm-shelter]

D08Food, nutrition and agriculture

Distinguish food availability, specific needs and livelihood impacts.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Distinguish food availability, specific needs and livelihood impacts.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D08-K
S Skills

Produce: food-needs and supply plan.

Evidence: Food-needs and supply planD08-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering cultural suitability and specific needs.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D08-E
C Character

Validate needs with recipients

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D08-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO 22000:2018

Scope references: [sphere-2018][fao-anticipation]

Community and field assistance

D09Temporary shelters and housing

Explain continuity from shelter planning through closure and transition.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Explain continuity from shelter planning through closure and transition.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D09-K
S Skills

Produce: service layout and closure-transition plan.

Evidence: Service layout and closure-transition planD09-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering safety, dignity and access barriers.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D09-E
C Character

Review arrangements with residents as needs change

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D09-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO 22315:2014ISO 22395:2018ISO 22000:2018

Scope references: [ddpm-shelter][sphere-2018]

D10Transport, logistics and relief supplies

Identify dependencies among routes, stores, fuel and destinations.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Identify dependencies among routes, stores, fuel and destinations.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D10-K
S Skills

Produce: alternative-route plan and needs register.

Evidence: Alternative-route plan and needs registerD10-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering priority of destination needs.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D10-E
C Character

Adapt when routes or resources become unavailable

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D10-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO 22320:2018ISO 22315:2014ISO 28000:2022ISO 22000:2018

Scope references: [logistics-guide]

D11Volunteers and civil society

Distinguish affiliated, community and spontaneous volunteers.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Distinguish affiliated, community and spontaneous volunteers.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D11-K
S Skills

Produce: intake, task-matching and supervision table.

Evidence: Intake, task-matching and supervision tableD11-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering volunteer safety and capability limits.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D11-E
C Character

Seek support and report incidents honestly

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D11-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO 22319:2017ISO 45001:2018

Scope references: [ifrc-volunteers][iso-22319]

D12Community organization and resilience

Connect local resources with participation in decisions.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Connect local resources with participation in decisions.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D12-K
S Skills

Produce: resource map and feedback loop.

Evidence: Resource map and feedback loopD12-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering voices often excluded from participation.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D12-E
C Character

Respond to feedback and explain changes

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D12-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO 22328-1:2020ISO 22315:2014ISO 22319:2017

Scope references: [ifrc-community][ifrc-cea]

Governance and cooperation

D13Protection and inclusion

Identify context-specific barriers to assistance.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Identify context-specific barriers to assistance.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D13-K
S Skills

Produce: assessment of people omitted from a plan.

Evidence: Assessment of people omitted from a planD13-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering rights and dignity without stereotyping.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D13-E
C Character

Revise the plan when overlooked needs emerge

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D13-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO 22315:2014ISO 22395:2018

Scope references: [chs-2024][governance-2024]

D14Governance, law and public policy

Distinguish decision authority, coordination and accountability.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Distinguish decision authority, coordination and accountability.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D14-K
S Skills

Produce: role matrix with supporting documents.

Evidence: Role matrix with supporting documentsD14-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering allocation transparency and conflicts of interest.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D14-E
C Character

Acknowledge authority limits and seek review

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D14-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO 22300:2025ISO 22320:2018ISO 22361:2022ISO 31000:2018ISO/IEC 27001:2022

Scope references: [ddpm-plan][governance-2024]

D15Crisis leadership and decision-making

Compare options under information and time constraints.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Compare options under information and time constraints.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D15-K
S Skills

Produce: decision log with options, rationale and review points.

Evidence: Decision log with options, rationale and review pointsD15-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering decision impacts on stakeholders.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D15-E
C Character

Revise a position when contrary evidence arrives

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D15-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO 22300:2025ISO 22320:2018ISO 22398:2013ISO 22361:2022

Scope references: [iso-22361][who-aar-2019]

D16International and civil–military cooperation

Distinguish assistance offers, acceptance and coordination.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Distinguish assistance offers, acceptance and coordination.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D16-K
S Skills

Produce: assistance request and acceptance map.

Evidence: Assistance request and acceptance mapD16-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering sovereignty and humanitarian principles.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D16-E
C Character

Coordinate with respect for partners' roles

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D16-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO 22361:2022

Scope references: [sasop-2025][oslo-2007]

Continuity and recovery

D17Industrial resilience and business continuity

Distinguish business disruption from Natech accidents.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Distinguish business disruption from Natech accidents.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D17-K
S Skills

Produce: factory, workforce and community dependency map.

Evidence: Factory, workforce and community dependency mapD17-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering community safety alongside business recovery.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D17-E
C Character

Revise recovery priorities when new risks emerge

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D17-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO 22301:2019ISO 31000:2018ISO 28000:2022ISO 45001:2018

Scope references: [natech-2024][flood-2011][iso-22301]

D18Economy, finance, livelihoods and recovery

Distinguish damage, losses and recovery needs.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Distinguish damage, losses and recovery needs.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D18-K
S Skills

Produce: impact and recovery-priority table.

Evidence: Impact and recovery-priority tableD18-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering small enterprises and workers with access barriers.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D18-E
C Character

Revise estimates as better data become available

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D18-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO 22301:2019ISO 31000:2018

Scope references: [flood-2011]

D19Education and learning continuity

Connect safety, access and learning continuity.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Connect safety, access and learning continuity.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D19-K
S Skills

Produce: learning-resumption and support plan.

Evidence: Learning-resumption and support planD19-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering children and learners facing access barriers.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D19-E
C Character

Adapt through learner and teacher feedback

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D19-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO 22398:2013ISO 22301:2019

Scope references: [inee-2024]

D20Risk communication, media and trust

Distinguish warnings, confirmed information and rumours.

The following outcomes and artifacts are project KSEC/OBE proposals.

K Knowledge

Distinguish warnings, confirmed information and rumours.

Evidence: An explained concept map with references.D20-K
S Skills

Produce: audience-specific messages and correction log.

Evidence: Audience-specific messages and correction logD20-S
E Ethics

Justify choices considering accuracy, privacy and accessible language.

Evidence: A rationale recording impacts and alternatives.D20-E
C Character

Correct misinformation and explain changes

Evidence: Reflection and repeated behavioral observations.D20-C

Connected foundations and cases

ISO: ISO 22322:2022ISO 22328-1:2020

Scope references: [wmo-warning][ifrc-cea]

From quizzes to competence

Quizzes check initial understanding. Skills, ethics and character also require artifacts, reasoning and observed behavior. PLO/CLO and credit mapping still require the university process.

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