Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to read and understand a variety of texts and to write edit and proofread documents to ensure clarity of meaning accuracy and consistency of information

research and data collection skills to monitor and evaluate risks

problemsolving skills to appropriately address identified risks

Required knowledge

Australian and international standards for risk management

key provisions of relevant legislation from all levels of government that may affect aspects of business operations such as

antidiscrimination legislation

ethical principles

codes of practice

privacy laws

environmental issues

occupational health and safety

organisational policies and procedures relating to risk management processes and strategies

auditing requirements relating to risk management

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

Evidence of the following is essential

identification analysis and evaluation of risks

demonstrated understanding of personal role in relation to wider organisational or project context

demonstrated understanding of risk management processes and procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to workplace documentation relating to risk management

access to risk management tools and frameworks

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

review of documentation outlining risk analysis processes and outcomes

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of Australian and international standards for risk management

review of implementation of treatment plans

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

general administration units

other risk management units

Context may include:

Risks may include:

Tools may include:

Stakeholders may include:

Risk categorisation may include:

Level of risk may include:

Control measures may include:

Measures of success may include: