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Elements and Performance Criteria

Make risk decision
- The calculated level of risk is compared to the established risk evaluation criteria and determined to be acceptable or unacceptable in consultation with the supervisor
- Risk that is determined as unacceptable is documented and noted for treatment
Identify and select treatment options
Implement treatment options
Monitor and review risk and the process

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

read and understand the organisations plans policies and procedures

critically evaluate an operational situation by listening observing and clarifying information with supervisor

follow instructionsdirectives and report information

make notes of observations

voice personal view to the review process

communicate with stakeholders and convey information including

participate in the team

provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner

problem solving skills for a defined range of problems

represent mathematical ideas in appropriate format

analytical and probing

Required Knowledge

organisational policies and procedures

aims and objectives of the task

risk management terminology and language in accordance with relevant standards such as risk hazard risk assessment risk management and risk treatment residual risk treatment plans risk evaluation criteria

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including body language language style active listening

written communication to a level required to complete workplace forms and reports

techniques for giving and receiving feedback in a constructive manner

team work principles and strategies

techniques for supporting others

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to define and identify risk language definitions and terminology Evidence must also be provided of stakeholders involvement throughout the treatment process and that an informed analysis and selection of treatment options has been undertaken using the methodology and procedures approved by the organisation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated by gathering evidence over a range of workplace scenarios using a variety of tools and methodology and should include the assessment of a variety of risks that may adversely impact on the organisation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or under conditions that accurately simulate the workplace

Specific resources for assessment

organisational documentation

relevant organisational standards

appropriate tools and methods used within the organisation

Range Statement


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.
Risks that may impact on objectives may include	Technical Economic Natural events Political circumstances Human behaviour Legal Financial Safety Environmental Conflict
Treatment options may include	Avoiding the risk Reducing the likelihood of the occurrence Reducing the consequences Transferring the risk Retaining the risk
Organisational policies or procedures may include	Organisational charter/business plan Commonwealth and state/territory legislative requirements eg OHS Act Industry standards and codes of practice ASNZS 4360:1999 Defence Safety Manual Defence Risk Management Manual
Effectiveness include	Benefits to the individual Benefits to the organisation Cost of implementing the treatment option Cost benefits resulting from the implementation of the treatment
Treatment plans include	Responsibilities Schedules Expected outcome of treatments Budgeting Performance measures Review process to be set in place
Monitoring include	Regular checking Critical observation Regular recording Identification of changes over time