Application
This unit describes the skills required to identify and assess risks in preparation for implementing treatment measures.
This was developed for Defence personnel required to conduct a risk assessment but may be relevant to others working in this field.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work both independently and as part of a team, while performing routine tasks to apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems. They would normally have local supervisory or management responsibility and apply known solutions to a variety of predicable problems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Establish the risk context | 1.1 Define, identify and record the aims, objectives, scope and boundaries of the risk assessment. 1.2 Identify and confirm the risk evaluation criteria. 1.3 Develop the risk assessment plan. |
2. Identify risk | 2.1 Identify and record all possible sources of risks according to the plan and from the perspective of all stakeholders. 2.2 Use a specified methodology or approach when identifying the risk. |
3. Analyse risk | 3.1 Analyse and estimate the potential consequence of a risk. 3.2 Document and report the risk. |
4. Evaluate and review risk | 4.1 Evaluate the levels of risk and prioritise for treatment. 4.2 Calculate and compare the level of risk to the established risk evaluation criteria, and report to supervisors. 4.3 Monitor and review risk until appropriate treatment measures have been implemented. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
reading and complying with the organisation’s plans, policies and procedures
evaluating a situation by listening, observing and clarifying information with supervisor
making notes of observations
providing and receiving feedback in a constructive manner
using problem solving skills for a defined range of problems
presenting mathematical ideas in appropriate format
defining and identifying risk language, definitions and terminology
analysing risks using the methodology and procedures approved by the organisation
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
organisational policies, procedures and guidelines
aims and objectives of the task
risk management terminology and language in accordance with relevant standards
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
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
ACSF levels indicative of performance:
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
General