Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFRI002B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFRI002B - Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment
Description This unit covers the competency required to identify and assess risk in preparation for the treatment of that risk.This competency would normally apply to personnel working at a relatively simple and routine level, in which they use established organisational policy and procedures. Personnel would normally have local supervisory/management responsibility and apply known solutions to a variety of predicable problems.The unit covers the first four steps of the risk management process and provides the skills and knowledge required to conduct a risk assessment. It does not deal with the treatment of risk; this is covered in the unit DEFRI001B Treat risk within Defence at an operational level.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisite Unit/sNil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Establish the risk context
  • Aims, objectives, scope and boundaries of the risk assessment are clearly defined in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Risk evaluation criteria is identified and confirmed as contained in organisational policies, procedures or supervisors' guidance
  • Structure for the planning required to conduct a risk assessment is determined
  • Aims and objectives of stakeholders are identified and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures and guidelines
       
Element: Identify risk
  • All possible sources of risk which may impact on the situation or objectives are identified and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures and guidelines
  • Sources of risk are identified from the perspective of all stakeholders
  • Risks are identified using a specified methodology or tool in accordance with workplace procedures and guidelines
  • Stakeholders are consulted during the risk identification process to finalise a list of risks
       
Element: Analyse risk
  • Potential consequence of a risk and the likelihood of that consequence are estimated
  • Risks are analysed using a specified method or tool in accordance with the organisations policies and procedures
  • Levels of risk are determined, documented and communicated in accordance with the organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Evaluate risk
  • Levels of risk are prioritised for treatment
  • Calculated level of risk is compared to the established risk evaluation criteria, and communicated to supervisors
  • Risks are monitored and reviewed until appropriate treatment measures have been implemented
       


Evidence Required

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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 accurately simulate the workplace.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

organisational documentation

relevant organisational standards

appropriate tools and methods used within the organisation.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required Skills

read and understand the organisation's plans, policies and procedures

critically evaluate an operational situation by listening, observing and clarifying information with supervisor

follow instructions/directives and report information

make notes of observations

voice personal view to the review process

communicate with stakeholders and convey information, including:

listening

questioning

paraphrasing

clarifying

summarising

interpersonal

participate in the team

provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner

problem solving skills for a defined range of problems

represent mathematical ideas in appropriate format

analytical and probing

Required Knowledge

organisational policies, procedures and guidelines

aims and objectives of the task

risk management terminology and language in accordance with relevant standards (risk, hazard, risk assessment, risk management and risk treatment)

techniques/methods used to identify or analyse information

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

verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

written communication to a level required to complete workplace forms and reports

techniques for giving and receiving feedback in a constructive manner

team work principles and strategies

techniques for supporting others

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Risks that may impact on objectives may include

Technical

Economic

Actual events

Political circumstances

Human behaviour

Financial

Safety

Security

Environmental

Conflict

Organisational policies or procedures may include

Organisational charter/business plan

Commonwealth and state/territory legislative requirements eg OHS Act

Industry standards and codes of practice

ASNZS 4360:1999

Defence Safety Manual

Defence Risk Management Manual

Structure must may include

Depth of assessment

Approach taken to conduct the assessment

Amount of documentation required

Analysis tools which are required to conduct the assessment

Stakeholders may include

Those people, organisations and other interested parties (both internal and external) who may affect, be affected by, or perceive themselves to be affected by, a decision or activity

Specified methods or tools may be

Qualitative

Semi-quantitative

Quantitative

Or a combination of the three

Specified methods or tools may include

Brainstorming

Focus groups

Expert judgement

SWOT analysis

Analysis of risk registers

Examining any available data eg audit results/incident reports

Nomogram

A risk matrix

Scenario analysis

Business continuity planning

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Aims, objectives, scope and boundaries of the risk assessment are clearly defined in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Risk evaluation criteria is identified and confirmed as contained in organisational policies, procedures or supervisors' guidance 
Structure for the planning required to conduct a risk assessment is determined 
Aims and objectives of stakeholders are identified and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures and guidelines 
All possible sources of risk which may impact on the situation or objectives are identified and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures and guidelines 
Sources of risk are identified from the perspective of all stakeholders 
Risks are identified using a specified methodology or tool in accordance with workplace procedures and guidelines 
Stakeholders are consulted during the risk identification process to finalise a list of risks 
Potential consequence of a risk and the likelihood of that consequence are estimated 
Risks are analysed using a specified method or tool in accordance with the organisations policies and procedures 
Levels of risk are determined, documented and communicated in accordance with the organisational policies and procedures 
Levels of risk are prioritised for treatment 
Calculated level of risk is compared to the established risk evaluation criteria, and communicated to supervisors 
Risks are monitored and reviewed until appropriate treatment measures have been implemented 

Forms

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