Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a business continuity context. This unit requires an awareness of the organisation's overall business continuity management framework and participation in activities related to the business continuity management framework. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit is for individuals working in administrative and/or support roles who require a basic knowledge of the processes relating to the organisation's business continuity requirements. Business continuity awareness and planning help the organisation to identify barriers and/or interruptions and to determine how the organisation will achieve critical business objectives (even at diminished capacity) until full functionality is restored. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the business continuity management framework |
1.1. Access the business continuity management framework, and related policies and procedures 1.2. Analyse the key elements of the business continuity management framework within the organisation to determine their impact 1.3. Within work role authority, contribute to the review of the business continuity management framework, policies and procedures 1.4. Participate in emergency response and business continuity management framework training and exercises as required |
2. Support the organisation's business continuity strategies |
2.1. Demonstrate an awareness of internal and external risk context relevant to the organisation 2.2. Review and provide feedback on the outcomes of the business impact assessment /s 2.3. Participate in risk treatment reviews 2.4. Identify and record the organisation's emergency response , continuity and recovery strategies 2.5. Identify own role and responsibility within the organisation's business continuity plan /s 2.6. Identify and report to management on any new or emerging risk or incident |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Organisation may include: |
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Exercises may include: |
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Risk may include: |
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Business impact assessment /s may include: |
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Risk treatment may include: |
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Emergency response strategies may include: |
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Continuity strategies may include: |
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Recovery strategies may include: |
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Business continuity plan /s may include: |
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Emerging risk may include: |
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Incident may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Industry Capability - Continuity |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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