This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify and assess risk in an operational environment. It includes establishing the risk context by identify, analysing and evaluating risk.

The unit of competency applies to personnel at a relatively simple and routine level, in which they are using established organisational policy and procedures. Personnel would normally have local supervisory or management responsibility and apply appropriate solutions to a variety of predicable 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

Establishthe risk context

1.1

Risk assessment objectives and scope are identified using organisational risk management procedures, industry standards and guidelines

1.2

Risk criteria are identified and confirmed, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures or with supervisor's guidance

1.3

Structure for planning required to conduct a risk assessment is determined

1.4

Stakeholder aims and objectives are identified and recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures and guidelines

2

Identify risk

2.1

Sources of risk which affect the situation or objectives are identified and recorded, in consultation with stakeholders

2.2

Risks are identified using a specified methodology or tool, in accordance with organisational procedures and guidelines

2.3

Risk statements describing consequences are generated, in accordance with organisational procedures

3

Analyse risk

3.1

Risks are analysed by estimating the likelihood of consequences, in accordance with organisational procedures

3.2

Levels of risk are determined, documented and communicated, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4

Evaluate risk

4.1

Levels of risks are prioritised for control, in consultation with stakeholders

4.2

Risk assessment rating is compared to established risk evaluation criteria and is communicated to the supervisor

4.3

Risks are monitored and reviewed until appropriate treatment measures have been implemented

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