Required skills

communication and literacy skills to consult and negotiate to prepare communications about risk management and to encourage stakeholder involvement

organisational and management skills to plan and implement risk management processes

problemsolving and innovation skills to find practical ways to manage identified risks

Required knowledge

ASNZS Risk management

legislation codes of practice and national standards for example

duty of care

company law

contract law

environmental law

freedom of information

industrial relations law

privacy and confidentiality

legislation relevant to organisations operations

legislation relevant to operation as a business entity

organisational policies and procedures including

risk management strategy

policies and procedures for risk management

overall operations of organisation

reasonable adjustment in the workplace for people with a disability

types of available insurance and insurance providers

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

risk management plan which includes a detailed stakeholder analysis explanation of the risk context critical success factors identified and analysed risks and treatments for prioritised risks

details of monitoring arrangements for risk management plan and an evaluation of the risk management plans efficacy in treating risks

knowledge of relevant legislation codes of practice and national standards

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to workplace documentation

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

observation of presentations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of risk management policies and procedures

review of documented critical success factors and goals or objectives for area

review of risks prioritised for treatment

evaluation of action plan for implementing risk treatment

evaluation of documentation communicating risk management processes to relevant parties

Guidance information for assessment

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

financial management units governance units human resource management units or technology units

Risks may include those relating to:

Scope may apply to:

Relevant parties may include:

Research may include:

Tools and techniques may inlcude:

Likelihood may refer to:

Impact or consequence may refer to:

Evaluation of risks includes:

Options may include:

Action plans should include: