PUAEMR008B - Contribute to an emergency risk management process
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PUAEMR008B Contribute to an emergency risk management process
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to workers who undertake emergency risk assessments with a community or part of a community. Such assessments are conducted at local, regional or state level by local governments, emergency management committees, public safety agencies, major event managers or other organisations that need to understand emergency risk to a community.
This unit is relevant to individuals with specific expertise who may be invited to participate in an emergency risk assessment working group.
This unit describes the outcomes required to participate in working groups or other forums that contribute to developing an emergency risk assessment and treatment plan for a community.
The emergency risk management process used will be developed in close cooperation with the community and consistent with the National Emergency Risk Assessment Guidelines.
No licencing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
provide constructive information and advice based on expertise, knowledge and experience of an organisation, constituency or community
keep their organisation/constituency informed of the emergency risk management process and outcomes and seek their regular input and feedback
work collaboratively with other participants to achieve outcomes that contribute to improved community safety
provide constructive input and gain organisational/constituency support for the outcomes through effective consultation and feedback
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in a range of contexts throughout the life of a community emergency risk management project, or during components of a number of projects.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed participating in a group emergency risk management process and contributing to the joint development of a set of recommendations that address community safety in the workplace. Assessment is commonly undertaken in the context of an action learning project on-the-job.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to a community and the opportunity to contribute to an actual emergency risk management process and consider a range of community safety concerns.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit contains many transferrable skills, such as communication, consultation, research and analysis skills that can be applied in the emergency risk management context.
Assessors should use formative assessment strategies in a simulated environment to contextualise underpinning knowledge. Summative assessment requires application of the unit in a real-life project, often in an action-learning context.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Required Skills
analyse risks and implications and impacts of proposed treatments
demonstrate effective interpersonal interactions
ability to work effectively in small groups
negotiate commitment of organisation/constituency
promote two-way communication with organisation/constituency
research skills to identify sources of risk to the social, built, economic and natural environments
resolve conflicts constructively
summarise and explain key information clearly
value diversity of views and perceptions of risks
Required Knowledge
principles of risk management outlined in Australian Standard AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk management—Principles and guidelines
principles of emergency risk management outlined in National Emergency, Management Committee (2010), National Emergency Risk Assessment Guidelines
culture, diversity and history of communities, environments and associated concerns, issues and sensitivities, perception of risks
concepts and principles of emergency management
group dynamics, strategies for resolving conflict
legislative and regulatory requirements, agency/organisational arrangements relevant to emergency risk management
meeting procedures
organisational requirements for the provision of information, and authorisation of resources, and approval of reports/recommendations
roles and responsibilities of key response/recovery agencies and organisations
spatial information databases and presentation options
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.
Information may include:
characteristics of natural, local and built environments
demographics (population distribution, social, cultural, health status and education data)
details of key infrastructure and emergency/support services
arrangements specified in emergency management, land-use, environmental or other legislation
organisational or jurisdictional emergency risk management policies or procedures
existing disaster plans, agreements or memoranda of understanding
local planning regulations, development controls and environmental plans
Sources of useful, credible information may include:
community information booklets
credible individuals, group and community leaders
documented risk assessments by companies, organisations libraries, research reports, Australian bureau of statistics data, special needs groups, significant cultural organisations
family and historical records
media, council and emergency service personnel and records
spatial information databases
Stakeholders may include:
staff
client groups
decision makers
members of the public
community groups
industry groups
public and private sector organisations
non-government organisations
elected officials
Treatment options may include:
avoidance of the risk
removing a risk source
changing the likelihood of
an initiating event or source of risk occurring
a hazard impacting on elements at risk
changing the consequences of an identified hazard impact
sharing the risk
retaining the risk based on an informed decision
Practical constraints may include:
arrangements, roles and responsibilities set down in existing emergency management plans
availability of technical expertise, technology, equipment
budgets, time, availability and capability of people
land use planning
legislation covering emergency management, environmental management, safety standards, local government regulations
limited community knowledge of emergency risk management processes and benefits
political, social and cultural considerations
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Own role, organisational responsibilities, limits of authority, scope of community knowledge and expertise are outlined to other group members
Organisational resources that can be provided to support the emergency risk management process are identified
Sources of useful, credible information are identified through stakeholders, community networks and interested parties
Practical consultation and decision making strategies are suggested and debated
Processes for accountability and timely communication of accurate, consistent information to stakeholders are developed
Feedback on the proposed project scope and objectives and emergency risk management process is obtained from own organisation/constituency
Draft project plan is jointly refined and finalised prior to communication with stakeholders
Information about known risks, safety concerns, expectations and desired outcomes is collected and analysed.
Safety concerns, drivers, recent events, community views and sensitivities are identified.
Relevant legislation, policies, procedures and existing emergency management documentation and arrangements are identified.
Input to building an initial picture of community characteristics, safety expectations and perceptions of risk is provided.
Significance of available information for own organisation/constituency is assessed and reported.
Scope and focus of a feasible emergency risk management project are determined.
Own role, organisational responsibilities, limits of authority, scope of community knowledge and expertise are outlined to other group members.
Organisational resources that can be provided to support the emergency risk management process are identified.
Sources of useful, credible information are identified through stakeholders, community networks and interested parties.
Practical consultation, communicationand decision making strategies are agreed.
Processes for accountability and timely communication of accurate, consistent information to stakeholders are developed.
Credibility, accuracy and currency of available risk information is assessed.
Additional information is sought from specialists, organisations and other stakeholders regarding information gaps and conflicting data or views.
Risk statements are jointly developed by considering sources of risk, elements at risk and vulnerability.
Risk statements are jointly analysed by considering the consequences and likelihood of occurrences.
Input is provided to help assess the effectiveness of existing treatment strategies.
Treatment options for risks are suggested that take into account implications for stakeholders, practical constraints and established assessment criteria.
Feedback on risks and treatment options is obtained from own organisation/constituency and other stakeholders.
Recommendations are jointly developed and submitted for approval.
Comprehensive consultation is undertaken at all stages.
All positions and commitments are properly authorised before being communicated to others.
Management is kept informed of project progress, proposed variations in strategy, decisions and recommendations.
Variations to commitment of resources are negotiated with management.
All stages of the process, decisions and outcomes are documented in accordance with accountability, legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements.
Opportunities for improving emergency risk management processes are reported.
Commitment is demonstrated by sharing knowledge and expertise, completing allocated tasks on time and encouraging others to help achieve common goals.
Meeting procedures are observed.
Accurate information is provided at all times.
Opinions and advice are contributed while appreciating the boundaries and cultures of organisations and diverse views of other participants.
A wide range of reactions and views are actively sought.
Language used in meetings is appropriate to the broad range of participants.
Confidentiality and sensitivity of information and meeting processes are respected.
Conflicts are resolved constructively with a minimum of fuss.
Overall community safety outcomes are placed above personal or organisational/constituency interests.
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