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 establish and maintain risk management systems

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

read interpret and apply legislation

apply procedures for developing and maintaining procedures and policies

read interpret apply and communicate technical information rules procedures regulations

apply procedures for facilitating and documenting management planning

apply procedures for monitoring and deciding on changes to process

provide leadership and guidance for group activities

communicate effectively in the workplace

explain complex information to superiorssubordinates

apply coaching and mentoring support

apply active listening

show sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others

actively encourage the free exchange of information

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 establish and maintain risk management systems

organisations policies goals and objectives

relevant legislative requirements

action planning methods

negotiation methods

written and oral communication methods

human resource management processes

method of identifying appropriate action based on cost safety and welfare issues

work procedure and instruction writing requirements

reporting and recording procedures

work site operating procedures

hazard identification processes

risk assessment processes

risk treatment processes

documentation methods and procedures

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 that are to apply in establishing and maintaining of risk management systems

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient establishment and maintenance of risk management systems

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

working with others to establish and maintain risk management systems

consistent and timely establishing and maintaining of risk management systems

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 civil works environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to 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

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidates

working with others to establish and maintain risk management systems

consistent and timely gaining of approval for the establishing and maintaining of risk management systems

provision of clear timely required support and advice on the application of risk management systems

Guidance information for assessment

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

may include:

The policy is:

Risk is

Risk management is

Risk management may be applied to:

The system's procedures are

System's procedures may include:

Risk identification is

Risk assessment is

Risk treatment

Consultation would typically include:

Risk management processes are

Monitor is

Resources may include:

Risk management documentation may need to include:

Audit is

Records and reports may include: