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

Required Skills

communicating effectively with risk management specialists and people at all organisational levels

preparing more detailed reports for a range of target groups including OHS or risk committee OHS representatives managers and supervisors

managing own tasks within time frame

using consultation and negotiation skills particularly in relation to developing plans and implementing and monitoring designated actions

contributing to the assessment of the resources needed to systematically assess risks and where appropriate access resources

analysing relevant workplace information and data and make observations including of workplace tasks and interactions between people their activities equipment environment and systems

carrying out simple arithmetical calculations eg change and produce graphs of workplace information and data to identify trends and recognise limitations

interpreting information and data to identify areas for improvement

using language and literacy skills appropriate to the workgroup and the task

using basic computer and information technology skills to access internal and external information and data on risk

undertaking basic research to access relevant information and data

paying attention to detail when making observations and recording outcomes

Required Knowledge

organisational policies procedures and guidelines relevant to risk

risk management terminology and language in accordance with relevant standards

specified methods or tools endorsed by an organisation and provided for use in the identification and analysis of risk

team work principles and strategies

techniques for giving and receiving feedback in a constructive manner

concept of common law duty of care as applies in emergency risk management context

structure and forms of legislation including regulations codes of practice associated standards and guidance material

roles and responsibilities under OHS legislation of employees including supervisors and contractors

techniquesmethods used to identify or analyse information

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

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 process and that an informed analysis of the risks has been undertaken using tools and methodology 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 closely simulate the workplace

Specific resources for assessment

Access to

organisational documentation

relevant organisational standards

appropriate tools and methods used within the organisation

simulated or realworld workplaces

Guidance information for assessment

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 applying the principles of operational risk assessment including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

application of the principles of operational risk assessment in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect but not exceed workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of individuals who might be disadvantaged

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit must use authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses and may include a combination of two or more of

workplace projects

simulation or role plays

case studies and scenarios

observation

portfolios

Organisational risk management standards and guidelines may include:

Risk criteria may include:

Structure for the planning may include:

Specified methodology or tools may include: