This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to identify, plan and implement treatment options to reduce risk. It includes making risk decisions by identifying, assessing and implementing risk control measures, treatment options and monitoring and reviewing risk mitigation processes.

The unit applies to personnel working in a relatively simple and routine workplace in which organisational policy and procedures are used. They would normally have local supervisory and/or management responsibility and will apply appropriate solutions to a variety of predictable problems.

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

Make risk decisions

1.1

Hazards are identified and risks are assessed, in accordance with operational policies and procedures

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, in accordance with organisational standards, guidelines and 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 organisational policies and procedures

3.2

Treatment plans are communicated within the workplace, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4

Monitor and review risks and 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 the risk or re-establish the risk management process

4.3

Treatments are adjusted and communicated following the review process

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