- PSPGOV517A - Coordinate risk management
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PSPGOV517A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate risk management
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | PSPGOV517A - Coordinate risk management |
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| Description | This unit covers coordination of risk management in the business unit/organisation. It includes maintaining infrastructure and processes, supporting staff to manage risk, facilitating risk recovery, and monitoring and reviewing risk management.In practice, coordinating risk management may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, providing client service, leading a group, developing policy etc.The unit has been drawn from a draft Business Services unit of competency BSBMGT508A Manage risk management system, which is equivalent to this unit, but not vice versa.This is one of 4 units of competency in the Working in Government and Management Competency Fields that deal with risk. Related units are:PSPGOV417A Identify and treat risksPSPMNGT608B Manage risk PSPMNGT704A Undertake enterprise risk managementThis is a new unit of competency, added to the Working in Government Competency Field of the Training Package in 2004 | ||
| Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | Not applicable. | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
| Competency Field | Working in Government | ||
| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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| Element: Maintain infrastructure and processes |
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| Element: Support staff to manage risk |
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| Element: Facilitate risk recovery |
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| Element: Monitor and review risk management system |
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Evidence Required
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The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package. | |
Units to be assessed together | Pre-requisite unitsthat must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil Co-requisite unitsthat must be assessed with this unit:Nil Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to: PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service PSPGOV502B Develop client services PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations PSPGOV508A Manage conflict PSPGOV509A Conduct evaluations PSPGOV511A Provide leadership PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies PSPGOV515A Develop and use political nous PSPGOV516A Develop and use emotional intelligence PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector PSPPOL501A Develop organisation policy |
Overview of evidence requirements | In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms: the knowledge requirements of this unit the skill requirements of this unit application of Employability Skills as they relate to this unit coordination of risk management in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time) |
Resources required to carry out assessment | These resources include: legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to risk management Australian and New Zealand risk management standard - Risk management, AS/NZS 4360:1999 or as revised Guidelines for managing risk in the Australian and New Zealand public sector - HB 143:1999 other national and international risk management standards such as SIRCA 8001:2003 case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of risk management situations likely to be encountered |
Where and how to assess evidence | Valid assessment of this unit requires: a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when managing risk management system, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine coordination of risk management in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time). Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as: people with disabilities people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women young people older people people in rural and remote locations. Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of: case studies portfolios projects questioning scenarios authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training |
For consistency of assessment | Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. | |
Skill requirements Look for evidence that confirms skills in: applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to risk management undertaking research and analysis of the wider context affecting the organisation assessing and evaluating risks monitoring and reviewing risks and risk treatments communicating and consulting with a diverse range of stakeholders applying problem solving using conceptual and reasoning skills using formal language and style for written plans undertaking discussion using exchange of complex oral information using a variety of words and language structures to explain complex, formal documents and assisting others to apply them in the workplace responding to diversity, including gender and disability applying procedures relating to occupational health and safety and environment in the context of risk management | |
Knowledge requirements Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of: legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to risk management risk management strategy organisational structure, functions and operation audit requirements Australian and New Zealand risk management standard - Risk management, AS/NZS 4360:1999 or as revised Guidelines for managing risk in the Australian and New Zealand public sector - HB 143:1999 risk management cycle the relationship of risk to context - how the context may define the risks the importance of consultation and communication at every stage of the risk management cycle approval processes range of evaluation methodologies the diversity of risks in the public sector equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environment in the context of risk management | |
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here. | |
Resources may include | information in paper-based or electronic format risk analysis tools briefings, information sessions, training |
Legislation, policy and procedures may include | Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation relating to risk management national and international risk management codes of practice and standards, such as SIRCA 8001:2003 the organisation's risk management policies and practices codes of conduct/codes of ethics Australian and New Zealand risk management standard - Risk management, AS/NZS 4360:1999 or as revised Guidelines for managing risk in the Australian and New Zealand public sector - HB 143:1999 international guidelines such as ISO/IEC Guide 73:2002 Risk management - vocabulary, guidelines for use in standards professional standards for risk management, for example certified practising risk manager (CPRM) jurisdictional policies, guidelines and web sites, for example www.riskmanagement.qld.gov.au |
Audits may be | undertaken by trained staff and/or external auditors according to documented schedules in risk management strategy |
Information provided to staff may include | paper-based or electronic information such as via intranet information sessions briefings training programs arrangements such as coaching and mentoring |
Advice to staff may include | verbal advice documented advice references to existing information in paper-based or electronic format |
Learning and development may include | formal training through a Registered Training Organisation in-house training on-the-job learning coaching or mentoring information sessions provided internally or by external consultants |
Methods of promotion may include | information sessions briefings written materials training |
Recovery processes may include | repair or replacement of equipment retraining alternative suppliers, production sources or methods temporary outsourcing |
Monitoring methodology may include | observations physical inspections incident reports questionnaires interviews with stakeholders regular reviews of risk treatment procedures repeat of the risk management process |
Expected outcomes may be documented in | risk management strategy key performance indicators risk management policies and procedures |
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 |
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| Resources are allocated to enable staff to carry out responsibilities in managing risk | |||
| Currency of required information related to risk management and access for staff are maintained in accordance with organisational requirements | |||
| Information, costs and statistics on risk management are collected for monitoring and review purposes in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures | |||
| Current information/training is accessed to maintain currency of own knowledge and skills in risk management | |||
| Risk management audits are undertaken or contributed to in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements | |||
| Staff are provided with information relating to risk management and its implementation | |||
| Advice is provided to staff in relation to risk management | |||
| Staff learning and development in risk management is managed and recorded according to organisational requirements | |||
| Problems arising in risk management are addressed with relevant staff | |||
| Projects and workgroups addressing issues in risk management are coordinated to facilitate treatment of risk | |||
| Application of the organisation's risk management processes is promoted to all staff | |||
| Contingency plans are implemented in the event of identified risks eventuating | |||
| Processes for recovery are implemented | |||
| Continuity of operations is facilitated in accordance with contingency plans | |||
| Following recovery, analysis is undertaken to determine strategies for minimising likelihood of recurrence and minimising impact | |||
| A valid and reliable monitoring methodology is developed and implemented | |||
| Effectiveness of policy and procedures for managing risk is analysed against expected outcomes | |||
| Review results are used to make recommendations for improvement to policy and practices, and approval/s are gained for implementing changes | |||
| Revised policy and practices are implemented in accordance with organisational requirements |
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