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DEFGEN007
Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills required to identify and assess risks in preparation for implementing treatment measures.

This was developed for Defence personnel required to conduct a risk assessment but may be relevant to others working in this field.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work both independently and as part of a team, while performing routine tasks to apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems. They would normally have local supervisory or management responsibility and apply known solutions to a variety of predicable problems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Establish the risk context

1.1 Define, identify and record the aims, objectives, scope and boundaries of the risk assessment.

1.2 Identify and confirm the risk evaluation criteria.

1.3 Develop the risk assessment plan.

2. Identify risk

2.1 Identify and record all possible sources of risks according to the plan and from the perspective of all stakeholders.

2.2 Use a specified methodology or approach when identifying the risk.

3. Analyse risk

3.1 Analyse and estimate the potential consequence of a risk.

3.2 Document and report the risk.

4. Evaluate and review risk

4.1 Evaluate the levels of risk and prioritise for treatment.

4.2 Calculate and compare the level of risk to the established risk evaluation criteria, and report to supervisors.

4.3 Monitor and review risk until appropriate treatment measures have been implemented.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

reading and complying with the organisation’s plans, policies and procedures

evaluating a situation by listening, observing and clarifying information with supervisor

making notes of observations

providing and receiving feedback in a constructive manner

using problem solving skills for a defined range of problems

presenting mathematical ideas in appropriate format

defining and identifying risk language, definitions and terminology

analysing risks using the methodology and procedures approved by the organisation

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

organisational policies, procedures and guidelines

aims and objectives of the task

risk management terminology and language in accordance with relevant standards

techniques/methods used to identify or analyse information

specified methods or tools endorsed by an organisation and provided for use in the identification and analysis of risk

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Establish the risk context

1.1 Define, identify and record the aims, objectives, scope and boundaries of the risk assessment.

1.2 Identify and confirm the risk evaluation criteria.

1.3 Develop the risk assessment plan.

2. Identify risk

2.1 Identify and record all possible sources of risks according to the plan and from the perspective of all stakeholders.

2.2 Use a specified methodology or approach when identifying the risk.

3. Analyse risk

3.1 Analyse and estimate the potential consequence of a risk.

3.2 Document and report the risk.

4. Evaluate and review risk

4.1 Evaluate the levels of risk and prioritise for treatment.

4.2 Calculate and compare the level of risk to the established risk evaluation criteria, and report to supervisors.

4.3 Monitor and review risk until appropriate treatment measures have been implemented.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

reading and complying with the organisation’s plans, policies and procedures

evaluating a situation by listening, observing and clarifying information with supervisor

making notes of observations

providing and receiving feedback in a constructive manner

using problem solving skills for a defined range of problems

presenting mathematical ideas in appropriate format

defining and identifying risk language, definitions and terminology

analysing risks using the methodology and procedures approved by the organisation

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

organisational policies, procedures and guidelines

aims and objectives of the task

risk management terminology and language in accordance with relevant standards

techniques/methods used to identify or analyse information

specified methods or tools endorsed by an organisation and provided for use in the identification and analysis of risk

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

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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
Define, identify and record the aims, objectives, scope and boundaries of the risk assessment. 
Identify and confirm the risk evaluation criteria. 
Develop the risk assessment plan. 
Identify and record all possible sources of risks according to the plan and from the perspective of all stakeholders. 
Use a specified methodology or approach when identifying the risk. 
Analyse and estimate the potential consequence of a risk. 
Document and report the risk. 
Evaluate the levels of risk and prioritise for treatment. 
Calculate and compare the level of risk to the established risk evaluation criteria, and report to supervisors. 
Monitor and review risk until appropriate treatment measures have been implemented. 
Define, identify and record the aims, objectives, scope and boundaries of the risk assessment. 
Identify and confirm the risk evaluation criteria. 
Develop the risk assessment plan. 
Identify and record all possible sources of risks according to the plan and from the perspective of all stakeholders. 
Use a specified methodology or approach when identifying the risk. 
Analyse and estimate the potential consequence of a risk. 
Document and report the risk. 
Evaluate the levels of risk and prioritise for treatment. 
Calculate and compare the level of risk to the established risk evaluation criteria, and report to supervisors. 
Monitor and review risk until appropriate treatment measures have been implemented. 

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