The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions that are to apply in establishing and maintaining of risk management systems

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishment and maintenance of risk management systems

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

working with others to establish and maintain risk management systems

consistent and timely establishing and maintaining of risk management systems

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to establish and maintain risk management systems

consistent and timely gaining of approval for the establishing and maintaining of risk management systems

provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the application of risk management systems

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to establish and maintain risk management systems:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

read, interpret and apply legislation

apply procedures for developing and maintaining procedures and policies

read, interpret, apply and communicate technical information, rules, procedures, regulations

apply procedures for facilitating and documenting management planning

apply procedures for monitoring and deciding on changes to process

provide leadership and guidance for group activities

communicate effectively in the workplace

explain complex information to superiors/subordinates

apply coaching and mentoring support

apply active listening

show sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others

actively encourage the free exchange of information

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to establish and maintain risk management systems:

organisation's policies, goals and objectives

relevant legislative requirements

action planning methods

negotiation methods

written and oral communication methods

human resource management processes

method of identifying appropriate action based on cost, safety, and welfare issues

work procedure and instruction writing requirements

reporting and recording procedures

work site operating procedures

hazard identification processes

risk assessment processes

risk treatment processes

documentation methods and procedures

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

The policy is:

the statement of overall intent and direction of the organisation in respect of the specific area of managerial responsibility

Risk is

the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequence and likelihood

Risk management is

the culture, processes and structure that are directed towards the effective management of potential opportunities and adverse risk

Risk management may be applied to:

statutory compliance

occupational health and safety

environment

quality

property security

business risks, such as:

credit management

capital expenditure

sales and marketing

finance and accounting

The system's procedures are

the procedures that support and expand on the policy and set out the requirements for implementing the system on individual sites. They provide direction and guidance to those responsible for implementation of the system including the preparation of site specific work procedures, instruction and practices to put the system into effect

System's procedures may include:

identification of hazards

risk identification

risk assessment

risk treatment

interim solutions

dealing with unplanned incidents and events

consultation

communication

monitoring

review

record keeping

reporting

training

Risk identification is

the process of determining what can happen, why and how

Risk assessment is

the overall process of risk analysis and risk evaluation

Risk treatment

should considered using options in sequence from eliminating the hazard, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and finally personal protective equipment

Consultation would typically include:

regulatory authorities

tenderers

project managers

contractors

employees

community

customers

suppliers

Risk management processes are

the systematic application of management policies, procedures and practices to the task of establishing the context, identifying, analysing, evaluating, treating, monitoring and communicating risk

Monitor is

to check, supervise, observe critically, or record the progress of an activity, action or system on a regular basis in order to identify change

Resources may include:

people

finance

equipment

buildings/facilities

technology

information

Risk management documentation may need to include:

requirements for the maintenance of records for statutory/legal breaches

provision of information and training

regulations and code of practice relating to statutory/legal compliance

site representatives and committees

issue resolution

Audit is

a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangements and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation's policy and objectives

Records and reports may include:

audit and inspection reports

hazard registers

risk analysis records

risk treatment reports

minutes of meetings (risk management, occupational health and safety, environmental etc)

induction, instruction, training and assessment

manufacturer's and supplier's information

dangerous goods and hazardous substances registers

plant and equipment maintenance and testing reports

workers compensation and rehabilitation records

First Aid/medical records

major incident and emergency response instructions

emergency contact lists

financial records

contract documents