1. Develop risk management strategies
   • Identify and document risks for a specific environment to include levels of probability and likely impacts.
   • Integrate the perspective of all stakeholders when identifying risks.
   • Develop and document contingency plans and procedures for risk elimination, minimisation and monitoring in consultation with colleagues and other stakeholders.
   • Develop and document communication and reporting mechanisms in relation to identified risks including accountability and incident reporting.
   • Establish mechanisms for the training and education of relevant colleagues and stakeholders.
   • Establish procedures for ongoing identification of risks.
2. Implement risk management strategies
   • Monitor activities to identify potential risk on a continuous basis.
   • Eliminate unacceptable risks wherever practicable in accordance with agreed strategies.
   • Minimise risks that cannot be eliminated in accordance with agreed strategies.
   • Monitor risks classified as low in accordance with agreed strategies.
3. Monitor risk management strategies
   • Make evaluation of risk management a key component of all projects/activities.
   • Analyse incidents that indicate a "near miss" and review strategies on each occasion.
   • Feed information on risk management into the organisation's overall health, safety and security planning processes at timely intervals.

Not applicable

Essential Knowledge and Skills to be Assessed

The following knowledge and skills must be assessed as part of this unit

types of risks that apply within a given industry sector or context

legal requirements to be considered within a risk management context

OHampS and environmental requirements in a given workplace

relevant industrial awards and agreement that impact on risk management

overall emergency plans that apply to a specific industry context or enterprise

strategic tactical and operational plans and their impact on risk management in a given context

Linkages to Other Units

This unit has strong linkage to many other units and combined assessment andor training is recommended Examples include

All event management units

THHGLEB Develop and maintain the legal knowledge required for business compliance

THHGLE20B Develop and maintain the legal knowledge required for business compliance

THHGLEB Establish and maintain a safe and secure workplace

THHGLE04B Establish and maintain a safe and secure workplace

THTFTGB Coordinate and operate a tour

THTFTG04B Co-ordinate and operate a tour

Critical Aspects of Assessment

Evidence of the following is critical

ability to demonstrate a systematic approach to the identification or risks and the development of strategies to address those risks

knowledge of the types of risks of particular relevance to a given industry sector

Context of Assessment and Resource Implications

Assessment must ensure

development of risk management strategies for a nominated workplace activity or project and implementation within the relevant fully operational commercial environment eg at an event location on tour

application of current industry guidelines codes of practice and legislation in relation to risk management

involvement of colleagues and stakeholders in the consultation and education process

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods must be chosen to ensure that ability to manage risk can be practically demonstrated Methods must include assessment of knowledge as well as assessment of practical skills

The following examples are appropriate for this unit

evaluation of risk management strategies and procedures prepared by the candidate for a given workplace

evaluation of the implementation process through interviews with key stakeholders or review of reports

case studies and problem solving to assess application of knowledge to specific operations and situations

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Key Competencies in this Unit

Key Competencies are an integral part of all workplace competencies The table below describes those applicable to this unit Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment

Level Perform Level Administer and Manage Level Design and Evaluate

Key Competencies

Collecting Organising and Analysing Information

For example

Gathering information to conduct a risk management audit

Communicating Ideas and Information

For example

Educating colleagues about the importance of risk management

Planning and Organising Activities

For example

Developing systems and procedures to eliminate or minimise risk

Working with Others and in Teams

For example

Consulting with colleagues on the effectiveness of strategies

Using Mathematical Ideas and Techniques

For example

Calculating the probability of risks

Solving Problems

For example

Adjusting a longestablished operational procedure to minimise risk

Using Technology

For example

Distributing regular risk management updates across the organisation

Essential Knowledge and Skills to be Assessed

The following knowledge and skills must be assessed as part of this unit

types of risks that apply within a given industry sector or context

legal requirements to be considered within a risk management context

OHampS and environmental requirements in a given workplace

relevant industrial awards and agreement that impact on risk management

overall emergency plans that apply to a specific industry context or enterprise

strategic tactical and operational plans and their impact on risk management in a given context

Linkages to Other Units

This unit has strong linkage to many other units and combined assessment andor training is recommended Examples include

All event management units

THHGLEB Develop and maintain the legal knowledge required for business compliance

THHGLE20B Develop and maintain the legal knowledge required for business compliance

THHGLEB Establish and maintain a safe and secure workplace

THHGLE04B Establish and maintain a safe and secure workplace

THTFTGB Coordinate and operate a tour

THTFTG04B Co-ordinate and operate a tour

Critical Aspects of Assessment

Evidence of the following is critical

ability to demonstrate a systematic approach to the identification or risks and the development of strategies to address those risks

knowledge of the types of risks of particular relevance to a given industry sector

Context of Assessment and Resource Implications

Assessment must ensure

development of risk management strategies for a nominated workplace activity or project and implementation within the relevant fully operational commercial environment eg at an event location on tour

application of current industry guidelines codes of practice and legislation in relation to risk management

involvement of colleagues and stakeholders in the consultation and education process

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods must be chosen to ensure that ability to manage risk can be practically demonstrated Methods must include assessment of knowledge as well as assessment of practical skills

The following examples are appropriate for this unit

evaluation of risk management strategies and procedures prepared by the candidate for a given workplace

evaluation of the implementation process through interviews with key stakeholders or review of reports

case studies and problem solving to assess application of knowledge to specific operations and situations

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Key Competencies in this Unit

Key Competencies are an integral part of all workplace competencies The table below describes those applicable to this unit Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment

Level Perform Level Administer and Manage Level Design and Evaluate

Key Competencies

Collecting Organising and Analysing Information

For example

Gathering information to conduct a risk management audit

Communicating Ideas and Information

For example

Educating colleagues about the importance of risk management

Planning and Organising Activities

For example

Developing systems and procedures to eliminate or minimise risk

Working with Others and in Teams

For example

Consulting with colleagues on the effectiveness of strategies

Using Mathematical Ideas and Techniques

For example

Calculating the probability of risks

Solving Problems

For example

Adjusting a longestablished operational procedure to minimise risk

Using Technology

For example

Distributing regular risk management updates across the organisation

This unit applies to all tourism and hospitality enterprises. The following explanations identify how this unit may be applied in different workplaces, sectors and circumstances.