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

PUAEMR027 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess operational risk

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAEMR027 - Assess operational risk
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to identify and assess risk in an operational environment.No licencing, 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 competency applies to workers at a relatively simple and routine level, in which they use established organisational policy and procedures. Workers would normally have local supervisory or 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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
  • Objectives and scope are identified using organisational risk management standards and guidelines.
  • Risk criteria are identified and confirmed as contained in organisational policies, procedures or supervisor guidance.
  • Structurefor the planning required to conduct a risk assessment is determined.
  • Stakeholder aims and objectives are identified and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures and guidelines.
       
Element: Identify risk
  • All possible sources of risk which may affect the situation or objectives are identified and recorded in consultation with stakeholders.
  • Risks are identified using a specified methodology or tool in accordance with workplace procedures and guidelines.
  • Risk statements describing consequences are generated.
       
Element: Analyse risk
  • Risks are analysed by estimating the likelihood of particular consequences occurring.
  • Levels of risk are determined, documented and communicated in accordance with 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 stakeholder’s 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 closely simulate the workplace

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

organisational documentation

relevant organisational standards

appropriate tools and methods used within the organisation

simulated or real-world workplaces

Guidance information for assessment

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 applying the principles of operational risk assessment, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

application of the principles of operational risk assessment in a range of 3 or more contexts or occasions, over time.

Assessment methods should reflect but not exceed workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of individuals who might be disadvantaged.

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit must use authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses and may include a combination of two or more of:

workplace projects

simulation or role plays

case studies and scenarios

observation

portfolios

Submission Requirements

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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

communicating effectively with risk management specialists and people at all organisational levels

preparing more detailed reports for a range of target groups including OHS or risk committee, OHS representatives, managers and supervisors

managing own tasks within time frame

using consultation and negotiation skills, particularly in relation to developing plans and implementing and monitoring designated actions

contributing to the assessment of the resources needed to systematically assess risks and, where appropriate, access resources

analysing relevant workplace information and data, and make observations including of workplace tasks and interactions between people, their activities, equipment, environment and systems

carrying out simple arithmetical calculations (e.g. % change), and produce graphs of workplace information and data to identify trends and recognise limitations

interpreting information and data to identify areas for improvement

using language and literacy skills appropriate to the workgroup and the task

using basic computer and information technology skills to access internal and external information and data on risk

undertaking basic research to access relevant information and data

paying attention to detail when making observations and recording outcomes.

Required Knowledge

organisational policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to risk

risk management terminology and language in accordance with relevant standards

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

team work principles and strategies

techniques for giving and receiving feedback in a constructive manner

concept of common law duty of care as applies in emergency risk management context

structure and forms of legislation including regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material

roles and responsibilities under OHS legislation of employees, including supervisors and contractors

techniques/methods used to identify or analyse information

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

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.

Organisational risk management standards and guidelines may include:

Standard AS/NZS/ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management—Principles and Guidelines

regulatory or legislative requirements e.g. ohs act

environmental protection and sustainability regulations

industry standards and codes of practice

organisational charter/business plan

organisational ohs, risk management or resilience policies or operating procedures

Risk criteria may include:

the nature and types of causes and consequences that can occur and how they will be measured

how likelihood will be defined

the timeframe(s) of the likelihood and/or consequence(s)

how the level of risk is to be determined

the views of stakeholders

the level at which risk becomes acceptable or tolerable

whether combinations of multiple risks should be taken into account and, if so, how and which combinations should be considered

Structure for the planning may include:

documentation required

analysis tools which are required to conduct the assessment

approach taken to conduct the assessment

depth of assessment

Specified methodology or tools may include:

a risk matrix

analysis of risk registers

brainstorming

business continuity planning

examining any available data e.g. audit results/incident reports

expert judgement

focus groups

nomogram

scenario analysis

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Objectives and scope are identified using organisational risk management standards and guidelines. 
Risk criteria are identified and confirmed as contained in organisational policies, procedures or supervisor guidance. 
Structurefor the planning required to conduct a risk assessment is determined. 
Stakeholder aims and objectives are identified and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures and guidelines. 
All possible sources of risk which may affect the situation or objectives are identified and recorded in consultation with stakeholders. 
Risks are identified using a specified methodology or tool in accordance with workplace procedures and guidelines. 
Risk statements describing consequences are generated. 
Risks are analysed by estimating the likelihood of particular consequences occurring. 
Levels of risk are determined, documented and communicated in accordance with 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. 

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