Required skills

problemsolving skills to

identify and assess hazards level of risk and treatment options

develop strategies to manage organisational risks

planning and organising skills to

develop implement and monitor a systematic riskmanagement plan for an organisation

make changes to riskmanagement plan and program as required in response to review recommendations

literacy and numeracy skills to

access and analyse required riskassessment information

document a riskmanagement plan for a specific organisation

communication skills to

convey information about the organisational riskmanagement plan

conduct a riskmanagement review

consult with relevant personnel to implement review recommendations

Required knowledge

strategic and operational plans of the organisation in relation to organisational riskmanagement procedures to enable organisational capability to deal with events or incidents and risks associated with activities to be assessed and addressed

legislation to enable risk identification and assessment for the relevant activities and identification of the legal responsibilities associated with risk management

hierarchy of controls to enable the most appropriate and viable risktreatment options to be applied to activities

hazards associated with specific activities and locations to enable effective risktreatment options to be identified

riskassessment principles and methodology

common riskmanagement terminology such as risk risk management hazard risk analysis and riskmanagement plan

riskevaluation criteria to enable level of risk to be assessed

disaster emergency and evacuation plans

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

Evidence of the ability to

work within organisation riskmanagement systems and objectives and comply with legislative requirements to undertake risk assessments that align with organisation riskmanagement policy and operational requirements

access and clarify information to

identify and document organisation risks in each of the relevant classifications

develop an organisation risk management plan

assess select and implement viable risktreatment options

monitor the effectiveness of the plan and apply contingencymanagement techniques to deal with a range of changing circumstances that may alter the management of organisation risks

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

identification of organisation risks and development of an organisation riskmanagement plan which is of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

an operational environment or facility conducting a range of activities and or projects

organisation policies and procedures related to risk management

organisation reporting requirements

organisation records risk audits and policy documents

support staff locations and resources to implement and review riskcontrol measures

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of applying organisational riskanalysis procedures to organisational operations such as activities and projects

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of techniques in relation to riskassessment methodologies

portfolio of records and reports documenting development and review of organisational riskmanagement plans and outcomes

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing work performance

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISXWHS Establish and maintain Work Health and Safety systems

Relevant legislation may include:

Risk-evaluation criteria may include:

Sources of risk may include:

Risk classification may include:

Areas of impact may include:

External specialist assistance may include:

Methodology may include:

Work Health and Safety Legislation (WHS) may include:

Consequences may include:

Risk-treatment options may include:

Organisational risk-management plan may include: