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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

applying legislation regulations and policies relating to risk management

undertaking research and analysis of the wider context affecting the organisation

assessing and evaluating risks

monitoring and reviewing risks and risk treatments

communicating and consulting with a diverse range of stakeholders

applying problem solving using conceptual and reasoning skills

using formal language and style for written plans

undertaking discussion using exchange of complex oral information

using a variety of words and language structures to explain complex formal documents and assisting others to apply them in the workplace

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying procedures relating to occupational health and safety and environment in the context of risk management

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation regulations policies procedures and guidelines relating to risk management

risk management strategy

organisational structure functions and operation

audit requirements

Australian and New Zealand risk management standard Risk management ASNZS or as revised

Guidelines for managing risk in the Australian and New Zealand public sector HB

risk management cycle

the relationship of risk to context how the context may define the risks

the importance of consultation and communication at every stage of the risk management cycle

approval processes

range of evaluation methodologies

the diversity of risks in the public sector

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environment in the context of risk management

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite unitsthat must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite unitsthat must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCB Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOVB Develop client services

PSPGOV502B Develop client services

PSPGOVA Undertake negotiations

PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations

PSPGOVA Manage conflict

PSPGOV508A Manage conflict

PSPGOVA Conduct evaluations

PSPGOV509A Conduct evaluations

PSPGOVA Provide leadership

PSPGOV511A Provide leadership

PSPGOVA Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPGOVA Develop and use political nous

PSPGOV515A Develop and use political nous

PSPGOVA Develop and use emotional intelligence

PSPGOV516A Develop and use emotional intelligence

PSPLEGNB Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPPOLA Develop organisation policy

PSPPOL501A Develop organisation policy

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of Employability Skills as they relate to this unit

coordination of risk management in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to risk management

Australian and New Zealand risk management standard Risk management ASNZS or as revised

Guidelines for managing risk in the Australian and New Zealand public sector HB

other national and international risk management standards such as SIRCA

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of risk management situations likely to be encountered

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when managing risk management system including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

coordination of risk management in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Range Statement


The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Resources may include	information in paper-based or electronic format risk analysis tools briefings, information sessions, training

Legislation, policy and procedures may include	Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation relating to risk management national and international risk management codes of practice and standards, such as SIRCA 8001:2003 the organisation's risk management policies and practices codes of conduct/codes of ethics Australian and New Zealand risk management standard - Risk management, AS/NZS 4360:1999 or as revised Guidelines for managing risk in the Australian and New Zealand public sector - HB 143:1999 international guidelines such as ISO/IEC Guide 73:2002 Risk management - vocabulary, guidelines for use in standards professional standards for risk management, for example certified practising risk manager (CPRM) jurisdictional policies, guidelines and web sites, for example www.riskmanagement.qld.gov.au

Audits may be	undertaken by trained staff and/or external auditors according to documented schedules in risk management strategy

Information provided to staff may include	paper-based or electronic information such as via intranet information sessions briefings training programs arrangements such as coaching and mentoring

Advice to staff may include	verbal advice documented advice references to existing information in paper-based or electronic format
Learning and development may include	formal training through a Registered Training Organisation in-house training on-the-job learning coaching or mentoring information sessions provided internally or by external consultants

Methods of promotion may include	information sessions briefings written materials training

Recovery processes may include	repair or replacement of equipment retraining alternative suppliers, production sources or methods temporary outsourcing

Monitoring methodology may include	observations physical inspections incident reports questionnaires interviews with stakeholders regular reviews of risk treatment procedures repeat of the risk management process

Expected outcomes may be documented in	risk management strategy key performance indicators risk management policies and procedures