Assessor Resource

RIIBEF603A
Manage decision making process

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit is appropriate for those working in a management or supervisory role at worksites within:

Civil construction

Coal mining

Drilling

Extractive industries

Metalliferous mining

This unit covers the management of the decision-making process in the resources and infrastructure industries. It includes establishing the decision-making process, obtaining and analysing the information needed for decision making, making decisions, and advising and informing others. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Co-Requisites

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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for managing decision-making processes

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient management of decision-making processes

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of decision-making processes that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the management of decision-making processes

consistent successful management of decision-making processes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge in undertaking of the management of decision-making processes

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of decision-making processes that best meet the required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the management of decision-making processes

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the management of decision-making processes

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to manage decision-making processes:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for managing decision-making processes

clearly relate goals and actions to the strategic aims of the worksite

identify and interpret reports and information

take opportunities when they arise to achieve the longer-term aims or needs of the worksite

listen actively, ask questions, clarify points and rephrase others' statements to check mutual understanding

adopt communication styles appropriate to listeners and situations, including selecting an appropriate time and place

create and prepare strategies for influencing others

understand the culture of the worksite and act to work within it or influence it

establish information networks to search for and gather relevant information

seek information from multiple sources

produce a variety of solutions before taking a decision

produce own ideas from experience and practice

take decisions which are realistic for the situation

take decisions in uncertain situations or based on restricted information when necessary

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to manage decision-making processes:

strategic planning

industrial awards/enterprise agreements

OHS

organisational change and development

corporate, group and individual goal setting techniques

corporate planning model and techniques

critical path analysis and planning methods and techniques

statutory and site rules, policies, procedures and regulations

action planning methods

information technology

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

trade practices

weights and measures

waterways

workers compensation/WorkCover

planning and assessment

local government

dangerous goods

industry licensing

industrial relations

navigation

Mines Act

common law

development of training policies/programs to aid compliance

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Monitoring may include:

review of written reports

performance appraisal

auditing procedures

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Develop policies which clearly express the worksite's commitment to decision making at the appropriate level 
Clearly define and allocate responsibilities and duties which allow the implementation and integration of the decision-making process 
Develop systems and procedures to provide the appropriate information to manage the decision-making process 
Provide information to the level necessary for effective decision making 
Notify decisions having impact beyond the decision maker's area of responsibility to the area(s) concerned in a timely manner 
Research the advice and information needs of recipients in ways which are appropriate and sufficient and take account of worksite constraints 
Identify the information needed to make the required decisions at the various levels/sections of the worksite 
Select information which is accurate, relevant to the objectives, and sufficient to arrive at reliable decisions 
Ensure that methods of obtaining information are consistent with worksite values, policies and legal requirements 
Take prompt and effective remedial action where information is inadequate, contradictory or ambiguous 
Use methods of analysis which achieve the objectives, identify patterns and trends, and lead to clear conclusions 
Ensure that a record of the analysis is sufficient to indicate assumptions and decisions made at each stage 
Base decisions on sufficient, valid and reliable information and analysis 
Ensure that decisions are consistent with worksite values, policies, guidelines and procedures 
Make decisions in time for appropriate action to be taken 
Make timely decisions and communicate clearly to those who need to know 
Provide advice and information at a time and place, and in a form and manner appropriate to the needs of recipients 
Provide information which is accurate, current, relevant and sufficient 
Provide advice which is consistent with worksite policy, procedures and constraints and supported by reasoned arguments and appropriate evidence 
Confirm recipients' understanding of the advice and information provided 
Use feedback from recipients to improve the way advice and information is provided 
Use feedback processes effectively to monitor the implementation and impact of decisions 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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