This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to participate in working groups or other forums in contributing to developing an emergency risk assessment and treatment plan for a community. It includes clarifying community contacts, applying emergency risk management methodology, developing risk statements and treatment options, promoting emergency risk management ownership and working cooperatively with stakeholders.

The unit applies to personnel who undertake emergency risk assessments with a community or part of a community and is relevant to individuals with specific expertise who may be invited to participate in an emergency risk assessment working group.

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

Clarify community context

1.1

Known risks, safety concerns and expectations of emergency risk management processes information are collected and analysed

1.2

Safety concerns, drivers of change, recent events, community views and sensitivities are identified

1.3

Legislation, policies, procedures and existing emergency management documentation and arrangements are identified

1.4

Input to building an initial picture of community characteristics, safety expectations and perceptions of risk is provided to stakeholders

1.5

Significance of available information for own organisation and/or constituency is assessed and reported to stakeholders

1.6

Scope and focus of a feasible emergency risk management project is determined

2

Apply emergency risk management methodology

2.1

Organisational responsibilities, roles, limits of authority, scope of community knowledge and expertise are outlined to emergency risk group members

2.2

Organisational resources to support the emergency risk management process are identified

2.3

Sources of useful and credible information are identified through stakeholders, community networks and interested parties

2.4

Consultation and communication is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures

2.5

Processes for accountability and communication of accurate and consistent information to stakeholders are developed and applied

3

Develop risk statements and treatment options

3.1

Accuracy and currency of available risk information is assessed

3.2

Additional information is sought from specialist stakeholders regarding information gaps and conflicting data or views

3.3

Risk statements are developed using sources of risk, elements at risk and vulnerability, in accordance with organisational procedures

3.4

Risk statements are analysed considering consequences and likelihood of occurrences

3.5

Input is provided to assess effectiveness of existing treatment strategies

3.6

Risk treatment options are developed considering practical constraints and assessment criteria, in accordance with organisational procedures

3.7

Feedback on risks and treatment options is obtained from internal and external stakeholders

3.8

Recommendations are developed with stakeholders and submitted for approval to authorised personnel

4

Promote emergency risk managementownership

4.1

Stakeholder consultation is undertaken during risk management process

4.2

Positions and commitments for emergency risk management are authorised before being communicated to others

4.3

Management is kept informed of project progress, proposed variations in strategy, decisions and recommendations

4.4

Resource variations are negotiated with authorised personnel

4.5

Stages of emergency risk management processes, decisions and outcomes are documented, in accordance with organisational procedures, industry standards and legislative requirements

4.6

Opportunities for improving emergency risk management processes are identified and reported to authorised personnel

5

Work cooperatively with stakeholders

5.1

Allocated tasks are completed on time whilst encouraging stakeholders to help achieve common goals

5.2

Meeting procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures

5.3

Accurate information is provided to stakeholders, in accordance with organisational procedures

5.4

Opinions and advice are sought whilst appreciating the boundaries and cultures of organisations and diverse views of other stakeholders

5.5

A wide range of reactions and views are actively sought from stakeholders, in accordance with organisational procedures

5.6

Appropriate language is used when communicating with stakeholders in meetings, in accordance with organisational procedures

5.7

Confidentiality and privacy of information is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and privacy principles

5.8

Conflicts are resolved, in accordance with organisational procedures

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