This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to communicate, facilitate and review implementation of selected risk treatments. It includes confirming implementation context, developing implementation plan, communicating the treatment plan, facilitating treatment plan implementation and monitoring and reviewing treatment plan implementation.

The unit applies to managers or members of project teams responsible for implementing a risk treatment plan who are working at local, regional or state level organisations.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Confirm implementation context

1.1

Project drivers, triggers, risks, risk management contexts, treatment options, priorities and practical constraints are clarified

1.2

Applicable policies and procedures are identified

1.3

Key stakeholders are identified along with their potential interests, sensitivities, roles and responsibilities

2

Develop implementation plan

2.1

Risks to be treated and current treatment options are confirmed, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.2

Performance criteria for assessing the effectiveness of treatment implementation are established, in consultation with stakeholders

2.3

Treatment actions, resources required, milestones, budget, reporting procedures and roles and responsibilities of project team members are identified

2.4

Implementation issues are identified and contingencies are developed, as required, in accordance with organisational policies

2.5

An agreed treatment plan is documented and submitted for approval, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3

Communicate the treatment plan

3.1

Processes to effectively consult and communicate are selected for implementation

3.2

Consultation plan is developed and implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures

4

Facilitate treatment plan implementation

4.1

Treatment tasks and activities are allocated, in accordance with the implementation plan

4.2

Communication between working group members is maintained

4.3

Stakeholders are kept informed of progress, performance and any proposed variations in strategy or implementation

4.4

Agreed treatment plan variations are planned, assessed and presented to accommodate changed circumstances or to achieve more effective outcomes

5

Monitor and review treatment plan implementation

5.1

A review process is established, in accordance with organisational policies and in consultation with stakeholders

5.2

Effectiveness of treatment activities, adequacy of resources, project progress and expenditure are monitored against plans and are recorded and reported

5.3

Implementation plans are adjusted, as required, following the review process

5.4

Adjustments to implementation plans are communicated to stakeholders, in accordance with treatment plan

5.5

Residual risk is re-evaluated after treatment to determine whether to accept the risk or reassess the risk, in accordance with the treatment plan

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Not applicable

Emergency Management