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LGAGCM706A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop risk management systems

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency LGAGCM706A - Develop risk management systems
Description This unit covers planning and managing the risk management system, including developing, monitoring, reviewing and continuously improving the system and reporting the benefits of the risk management system to stakeholders.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in councils of all sizes. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations that provide the boundaries for the operation of councils is essential. The unique nature of councils, as a tier of government, directed by elected members and reflecting the needs of local communities must be appropriately reflected.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisite Unit/s
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 nature of risk management
  • Nature of risk management within local government context is identified and documented, considering council's unique characteristics.
  • Structure within which the risk management process will take place is outlined and communicated to stakeholders.
  • Criteria against which risks will be evaluated are determined are documented.
  • Risk management policy is designed for council operations and communicated to all staff.
       
Element: Identify existing and potential risks
  • Potential risk events are identified through extensive consultation with relevant stakeholders and personnel.
  • Reports from workplace inspections are used to identify existing and potential risks.
  • Relevant statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to all council functions are identified to determine potential areas of risk for non-compliance.
  • All staff members are encouraged to identify and report existing and potential risk events to appropriate stakeholders.
       
Element: Analyse existing and potential risks
  • Identified risks are analysed for the likelihood of potential risks occurring and their consequences.
  • First aid reports and reports of the incidence of risk are analysed to assist in determining consequences of risk.
  • Existing controls or safety mechanisms put in place to reduce likelihood of a risk occurring are identified and likelihood of occurrence is re-assessed.
  • Total estimated level of risk is determined considering likelihood and consequence of potential risks occurring.
       
Element: Evaluate and prioritise risks
  • Estimated levels of risk are compared and evaluated against predetermined criteria.
  • Risks are prioritised to highlight those requiring urgent attention.
  • Risks that are evaluated as unlikely to occur and which hold minimal consequences are given lowest priority.
       
Element: Develop and implement risk management or control plans
  • Risk management or control plans are developed to eliminate or reduce the potential for risk events and consequences.
  • Accountabilities and responsibilities for the identification, management and reporting of risks are allocated and documented in job descriptions.
  • Appropriate reporting mechanisms for logging identified risks and the steps taken to address risks are established, updated regularly and used for formal reporting purposes.
  • Resources required to address identified risks are determined, documented and allocated.
  • Risk control strategies and required resources are included in budgets and other relevant financial planning processes and decisions.
  • Risk management plans are designed and documented for priority risks in consultation with stakeholders and industry specialists where necessary.
  • Reporting requirements and time frames for achieving risk mitigation are established, documented and communicated to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Budgets and other financial plans are regularly updated to account for necessary risk management funds.
  • Formal and informal staff training in risk management principles and practices is developed and implemented.
       
Element: Monitor and review the risk management system
  • Inspection programs are designed and implemented to enable ongoing monitoring of risk control plans.
  • Risk management strategies and plans are periodically reviewed and assessed for their adequacy, timeliness and effectiveness in risk mitigation.
  • Reports of the incidence of risk occurring are monitored and used to inform risk management processes.
  • Risk management process and system are regularly monitored for their effectiveness and changes which may effect their operation.
  • Continuous improvement of risk management process is demonstrated and implemented.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the elements to the required performance level detailed in the performance criteria. The unit's skill and knowledge requirements must also be demonstrated. The candidate will demonstrate the capacity to manage the development of a risk management strategy.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

The demonstrated ability to:

develop, manage, monitor and review risk management processes and practices within an area of local government.

Context of assessment

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken with the context of the local government framework. Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, including the range of variables applicable to the workplace environment.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

preparation of a major workplace project report/portfolio (that may incorporate assessment of related units) as a key form of assessment that enables candidates to integrate the learning and assessment project into their regular work responsibilities, which enables integrated and holistic assessment of the complex skills and knowledge addressed in this unit

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate his/her handling of a range of contingencies

written and oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

third-party reports from experienced practitioner

completion of self-paced learning materials, including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor.

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated management environments.

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources:

relevant council documents, such as strategic and operational plans

relevant local government legislation and regulations.

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

proactive thinking

decision making

high-level problem solving

research

critical and analytical thinking

project planning and execution

time management

comparative analysis.

Required Knowledge

local government framework (policies and practices) for the management of risk

budgets and financial plans

concepts and application of risk management planning, processes and reporting

understanding and application of reporting mechanisms.

Hidden text

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.

Risk management within local government may include:

public liability

safety of staff

workers compensation claims

business continuity, e.g. emergency plans for council activities to continue in the event of loss of building, equipment or systems

property development and maintenance

motor vehicles parked or in motion

environmental concerns, such as pollution, hazardous waste and tree policies.

Relevant stakeholders and personnel may include:

departmental managers

staff

senior management

industry representatives

contractors

risk management consultants

community groups.

Statutory and regulatory requirements may include:

occupational health and safety regulations and codes of practice

Workers Compensation Act

codes of practice

relevant Australian standards.

Steps to ensure risks are analysed may include:

qualitative analysis

quantitative analysis

semi-quantitative analysis

sensitivity analysis

ranking and rating against set criteria.

Likelihood of potential risks occurring may be assessed through:

liaison with industry representatives and subject matter experts

reference to relevant statistical information

consultation with other councils

application of the 'reasonable man' test.

Consequences of potential risks occurring may include:

death or disability

loss of reputation

increased hazards

compensation payments

business interruption

threats to physical safety

security breaches

fraud.

Hidden text

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
Nature of risk management within local government context is identified and documented, considering council's unique characteristics. 
Structure within which the risk management process will take place is outlined and communicated to stakeholders. 
Criteria against which risks will be evaluated are determined are documented. 
Risk management policy is designed for council operations and communicated to all staff. 
Potential risk events are identified through extensive consultation with relevant stakeholders and personnel. 
Reports from workplace inspections are used to identify existing and potential risks. 
Relevant statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to all council functions are identified to determine potential areas of risk for non-compliance. 
All staff members are encouraged to identify and report existing and potential risk events to appropriate stakeholders. 
Identified risks are analysed for the likelihood of potential risks occurring and their consequences. 
First aid reports and reports of the incidence of risk are analysed to assist in determining consequences of risk. 
Existing controls or safety mechanisms put in place to reduce likelihood of a risk occurring are identified and likelihood of occurrence is re-assessed. 
Total estimated level of risk is determined considering likelihood and consequence of potential risks occurring. 
Estimated levels of risk are compared and evaluated against predetermined criteria. 
Risks are prioritised to highlight those requiring urgent attention. 
Risks that are evaluated as unlikely to occur and which hold minimal consequences are given lowest priority. 
Risk management or control plans are developed to eliminate or reduce the potential for risk events and consequences. 
Accountabilities and responsibilities for the identification, management and reporting of risks are allocated and documented in job descriptions. 
Appropriate reporting mechanisms for logging identified risks and the steps taken to address risks are established, updated regularly and used for formal reporting purposes. 
Resources required to address identified risks are determined, documented and allocated. 
Risk control strategies and required resources are included in budgets and other relevant financial planning processes and decisions. 
Risk management plans are designed and documented for priority risks in consultation with stakeholders and industry specialists where necessary. 
Reporting requirements and time frames for achieving risk mitigation are established, documented and communicated to appropriate stakeholders. 
Budgets and other financial plans are regularly updated to account for necessary risk management funds. 
Formal and informal staff training in risk management principles and practices is developed and implemented. 
Inspection programs are designed and implemented to enable ongoing monitoring of risk control plans. 
Risk management strategies and plans are periodically reviewed and assessed for their adequacy, timeliness and effectiveness in risk mitigation. 
Reports of the incidence of risk occurring are monitored and used to inform risk management processes. 
Risk management process and system are regularly monitored for their effectiveness and changes which may effect their operation. 
Continuous improvement of risk management process is demonstrated and implemented. 

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