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DEFCM310A
Establish technical risk management systems

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit was developed for technical regulatory framework specialists working within the materiel logistics area of Defence but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.

Typically these individuals work independently or as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.

This unit covers the competency required to manage the factors that might adversely affect the technical integrity of the organisation's materiel, program and organisational outcomes.

It covers directing the planning and management of technical risks, managing risks to the Risk Management Plan requirements, and assessing technical risk management outcomes associated with materiel. It also covers the development and establishment of the technical risk management strategy.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

apply, monitor and report on relevant implementation processes

analyse data and information

apple knowledge to plan and establish in technical risk management plans to assist in work and to guide problem solving

take responsibility for technical risk management and manage the work of others including managers and a range of stakeholders and contributing agencies both internal and external to the organisation

work and communicate effectively and positively with others involved in the work

apply, within authority, the requirements of the job or work role in relation to implementing, monitoring, and successfully completing risk management activities; contributing to reports of results; completing work area housekeeping requirements including documenting risk management activity and process outcomes

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and should be observed in a range of actual or simulated work contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

computer and relevant software

relevant legislation, guidelines, procedures and protocols

plans

workplace documentation

relevant information on technical risk requirements

information on options for technical risk management systems

relevant internal and external personnel

appropriate computer resources for online searching, data processing and analysis, and report preparation and editing


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply safety, legislative and statutory requirements

apply technical risk management knowledge relevant to work being performed

consult with and negotiate with relevant groups and individuals to gain understanding and support for the plan

interpret organisational role relevant to technical risk management plans

manage projects

relate to people from a range of backgrounds with a range of abilities

think strategically to identify and assess potential alliances and effective strategies

Required Knowledge

appropriate risk management methodologies, capabilities, limitations, applicability and outcomes

difference in work content, risk, processes, tools and techniques that apply in the various phases of the materiel life cycle and of the program cycle and how these relate to business cycles, particularly financial

implementation processes

monitoring processes

organisational policies, guidance and attitudes to technical risk management

personal attitudes to uncertainty and risk, and how they might impact on the organisation's approach to risk management

place of technical risk management in the context of the materiel life cycle and other risk management functions

role of the technical regulatory framework and the organisation's Engineering Management Plan and Risk Management Plan

uncertainty and the means of its measurement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Technical risk management planning may:

Be conducted substantially non-routinely to meet complex and changing circumstances

Be done independently or by taking the lead team in an organisation’s materiel environment

Involve consultation with managers and with selective involvement of stakeholders internal and external to the organisation

Involve the selection, modification and direction of the use of appropriate risk management method processes, procedures, tools and techniques

Mention in documents associated with:

design change

Engineering Management Plan

Risk Management Plan

appropriate standards

Take into account the impact of organisational and environmental change on the program and vice versa

Risk management methods, techniques and tools may include:

Assessing and reporting the potential impact of multiple project risks on the organisation

Calling upon personal experience and/or subject matter experts

Collating and using the products of specialist risk analysis to make technical risk management decisions

Conducting or directing qualitative and/or quantitative risk analysis, such as schedule simulation, decision analysis, contingency planning and alternative strategy development

Risk management plans may include:

Assigned risk responsibilities

Contingency plans

Formal arrangements

Work health and safety (WHS) risks

Preferred and alternative risk management strategies and actions

Responsibility assignment

Technical risk events

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Potential, perceived and actual technical risks are directed for identification, documentation and analysis, in consultation with managers and appropriate stakeholders, as the basis for technical risk management planning. 
Risk management methods, techniques and tools are selected and modified for managers to analyse information, evaluate options and determine preferred risk approaches within the overall organisational environment. 
Risk management plans and strategies are directed for development, communication and implementing to ensure clarity of understanding and achievement of business objectives in accordance with technical regulatory framework requirements. 
Technical risk management system is identified, developed and maintained to enable effective management and communication of technical risk activities and outcomes, responses and results to stakeholders. 
Technical risk is managed in accordance with agreed risk management plans. 
Progress is reviewed, variance is analysed and risk responses are initiated to achieve objectives in changing environments. 
Risks to planned technical outcomes are directed for monitoring and remedial actions are authorised. 
Technical risk management outcomes are reviewed and analysed to assess the effectiveness of the Risk Management Plan in maintaining the integrity of materiel. 
Lessons learned are aggregated, and structured for feedback to managers and senior management for strategic review and planning. 

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