Application
The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. | |
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Unit/s | Nil |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Make risk decision | 1.1 The calculated level of risk is compared to the established risk evaluation criteria and determined to be acceptable or unacceptable in consultation with the supervisor 1.2 Risk that is determined as unacceptable is documented and noted for treatment |
2. Identify and select treatment options | 2.1 Treatment options of known risks are identified and confirmed as contained in organisational policies and procedures or supervisor's guidance 2.2 Treatment options under consideration are evaluated for effectiveness within the given context 2.3 Selected treatment options are documented and communicated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
3. Implement treatment options | 3.1 Treatment plans incorporating selected options are implemented in accordance with the organisational policies and procedures 3.2 Treatment plans are communicated in the workplace in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 3.3 Treatment plans are evaluated to determine residual risk following implementation |
4. Monitor and review risk and the process | 4.1 Effectiveness and efficiency of the treatment plan is monitored, reviewed and recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures to ensure compliance and validity 4.2 Residual risk is calculated and communicated to supervisors so that a decision can be made whether to accept this risk or to re-establish the risk management process 4.3 Treatments are adjusted and communicated following the review process |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
read and understand the organisation's plans, policies and procedures critically evaluate an operational situation by listening, observing and clarifying information with supervisor follow instructions/directives and report information make notes of observations voice personal view to the review process communicate with stakeholders and convey information, including: listening questioning paraphrasing clarifying summarising interpersonal participate in the team provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner problem solving skills for a defined range of problems represent mathematical ideas in appropriate format analytical and probing |
Required Knowledge |
organisational policies and procedures aims and objectives of the task risk management terminology and language in accordance with relevant standards (such as risk, hazard, risk assessment, risk management and risk treatment, residual risk, treatment plans, risk evaluation criteria) verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including body language, language style, active listening written communication to a level required to complete workplace forms and reports techniques for giving and receiving feedback in a constructive manner team work principles and strategies techniques for supporting others |
Evidence Required
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 stakeholders' involvement throughout the treatment process and that an informed analysis and selection of treatment options has been undertaken using the methodology and procedures 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 accurately simulate the workplace. Specific resources for assessment Access to: organisational documentation relevant organisational standards appropriate tools and methods used within the organisation. |
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. | |
Risks that may impact on objectives may include | Technical Economic Natural events Political circumstances Human behaviour Legal Financial Safety Environmental Conflict |
Treatment options may include | Avoiding the risk Reducing the likelihood of the occurrence Reducing the consequences Transferring the risk Retaining the risk |
Organisational policies or procedures may include | Organisational charter/business plan Commonwealth and state/territory legislative requirements eg OHS Act Industry standards and codes of practice ASNZS 4360:1999 Defence Safety Manual Defence Risk Management Manual |
Effectiveness include | Benefits to the individual Benefits to the organisation Cost of implementing the treatment option Cost benefits resulting from the implementation of the treatment |
Treatment plans include | Responsibilities Schedules Expected outcome of treatments Budgeting Performance measures Review process to be set in place |
Monitoring include | Regular checking Critical observation Regular recording Identification of changes over time |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.