Application
This unit was developed for Defence workers involved in the evaluation and review of safety cases but is applicable to all individuals who work in this field.
Typically these individuals must demonstrate the ability to work independently or as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion, and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Access and interpret relevant risk assessment information | 1.1 Relevant risk factors are identified and considered. 1.2 Risk assessment information obtained is analysed to determine the relevance and application to the organisation. 1.3 Outcomes of the analysis are formulated and recommendations relevant to risk assessment requirements are determined. |
2. Use knowledge of risk assessment processes | 2.1 Risk assessment requirements and recommendations relevant to safety cases are applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 2.2 Effectiveness of the recommendations is assessed, reviewed and recorded in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 2.3 Recommendations are adjusted if required and documented for future application in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
apply safety, legislative and statutory requirements relevant to the risk assessment identify, interpret and analyse risk assessment requirements relevant to work being performed use appropriate information technology and software |
Required Knowledge |
configuration management organisational requirements relevant to risk assessment systems risk assessment process relevant to safety case systems risk assessment process relevant to the work performed statutory requirements relevant to risk assessment systems |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to: adhere to relevant compliance requirements apply knowledge of the risk assessment process to assist in work and to guide problem solving Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time and should be observed in a range of actual or simulated work contexts. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment. Specific resources for assessment Access is required to: computer and relevant software legislation, guidelines, procedures and protocols relating to safety case processes plans workplace documentation |
Range Statement
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 factors may include: | Actual events Economic Environmental Financial Human behaviour Operational Political circumstances Reputation Safety Technical |
Safety case is: | Term used to describe a sophisticated, comprehensive and integrated risk management system, which demonstrates how safety (and other forms of risk) has been considered with regard to any system or equipment throughout the life of the capability from definition through to disposal As a report, a formal documented snapshot in time, demonstrating that due diligence has been given to the hazards associated with the introduction into service of new capability, documenting the system that facilitates the management of hazards |
Organisational policy and procedures may include: | Australian Standards International standards Organisational instructions and standards |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.