Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to carry out a risk management processes

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures risk management processes

read interpret apply and communicate technical information procedures regulations in the workplace

apply effective communication with a range of people in the workplace

facilitate a group of people to achieve a required outcome

apply interview processes

facilitate and document scoping sessions for risk assessment

facilitate risk assessment exercises

participate in a risk assessment as team members

apply proactive hazard identification

apply hazard analyse to identify and score the risk

select the appropriate treatments reduce unacceptable risk

apply Risk Assessment documentation requirements

apply Risk Management documentation requirements and procedures

maintain relevant records and documents

audit systems for compliance and effectiveness and recommend changes to improve effectiveness

monitor and recommend changes to processes

identify hazards which may have acute and longterm effects on people

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to carry out a risk management processes

relevant site and equipment safety requirements

statutory and site rules policies procedures and regulations

the risk management process

risk assessment scoping methods

risk assessment methods including

identifying hazards

assessing risks

determining acceptability of risks

identifying existing controls

determining adequacy of current controls

identifying new potential controls

risk management documentation and reporting methods used at a mine site

methods of identifying Risk Control actions based on cost safety and welfare issues

action planning and implementation methods

review and auditing methods

basic human physiology

the effects of hazards on peoples health and hygiene

causes and effects of common diseases and disabilities

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions to carry out the risk management processes

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient carrying out of risk management processes

working with others to plan prepare and conduct risk management processes

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in carrying out the risk management processes

evidence of the consistent successful application in carrying out the risk management processes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to plan prepare and carry out the risk management processes

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in carrying out the risk management processes

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

may include:

Risk is defined as:

Risk Management is defined as:

Risk Assessment is defined as:

Parameters of the risk management task may include:

Hazard is defined as:

Hazards may involve:

Loss scenarios may include:

Likelihood is used as:

Consequence is defined as:

Risk level is determined by:

Risk Acceptance is defined as:

Risk Control is defined as:

Risk controls may include:

Hierarchy of control should be considered using option types in sequence from:

Safety regulations and procedures may contain:

Work procedures may include:

Audit is defined as:

Audits may be:

Risk management documentation and reports may include: