Modification History
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the use of appropriate measures and criteria to establish management plans to control risk in the area of managerial responsibility in work site operations. It includes establishing the framework of the plan, establishing the processes to support the plan; planning and implementation the plan; and monitoring, reviewing and updating the management processes.
The areas of managerial responsibility covered by this unit may include:
statutory compliance
occupational health and safety
environment
quality
property security
business risks, such as:
credit management
capital expenditure
sales and marketing
finance and accounting.
Units Replaced
This unit replaces the following units:
MNQQM01A Implement and maintain statutory/legal compliance system
MNQQM02A Implement and maintain site risk management processes associated with occupational health and safety and environment systems
MNQQM08A Implement and promote quality system.
Links outside this unit
The work in this unit relates to AS/NZS 4360:1999 Risk Management.
Application of the Unit
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Pre-Requisites
Employability Skills Information
The required outcomes described in this Unit of Competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Qualification Summary for the qualification in which this Unit of Competency is packaged will assist in identifying employability skill requirements.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Develop the framework for the site management plan. |
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Develop and document site objectives in the area of managerial responsibility , in consultation with relevant personnel, and conforming to the organisation's policy and system's procedures . |
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Develop and document the structures for the application of the management system, in consultation with relevant personnel, and conforming to the organisation's policy and system's procedures . |
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Define, allocate and document the responsibilities for applying the management system in job descriptions and duty statement for all relevant site positions. |
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Develop the processes to support the site management plan. |
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Identify existing and potential site hazards and risks in the area of managerial responsibility in accordance with legislation, codes of practice and trends identified from the record system. |
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Access, interpret and clarify the organisation's criteria for assessing and treating risks . |
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Develop and document detailed site procedures and practices for the application of the management system in consultation with relevant personnel, and that conform to the organisation's policy and system's procedures . |
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Identify, obtain and maintain information sources and expert advise required to support the management plan. |
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Prepare and implement the plan. |
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Plan, schedule and document how the management systems will be introduced to the entire work site. |
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Identify, seek and/or provide resources for the operation of the management plan, in a timely and consistent manner. |
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Provide and explain information on the site management plan in a form readily accessible to site employees. |
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Provide/arrange appropriate development and/or training for site personnel on the management plans' site procedures and practices . |
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Make available information on known and intended process changes and enhancements to site personnel. |
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Provide support and encouragement to those responsible for the conduct of the plan's activities. |
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Ensure all management plans' records and reports are produced, processed and maintained as specified by legislative and organisation's requirements. |
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Monitor, review and update the management processes. |
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Monitor the management plans' activities and achievement targets and provide/focus resources to ensure the implementation plan is satisfied. |
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Review and update the management plans' implementation plan periodically and when changing circumstances are anticipated/occur. |
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Complete and retain management plans' documentation covering the reasons for and changes made in accordance with the organisation and relevant legislative requirements . |
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Required Skills and Knowledge
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of Evidence
The evidence required to demonstrate this competency must be relevant to work site operations. In addition to satisfying the requirements of all elements, performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, evidence must include demonstration of:
knowledge of procedures, requirements and instructions to establish and maintain risk management plans on work sites,
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the efficient and effective establishment and maintenance of risk management plan on work sites, while complying with site risk control, health, safety, environmental, quality and communication requirements. This will include:
preparation and issuing of a pit plan that reflects the risk management requirements of site and is capable of achieving all of its planned outcomes and the organisation's policy and requirements
identifying and making available the required resources for the safe, efficient and effective execution of the plan
providing sound leadership and supervision of team in undertaking the implementation and application of the plan
the successful implementation of the plan.
Required Knowledge
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit to the standards of performance required in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. Assessment requires evidence of the ability to identify and explain the purpose of:
organisation's policies, goals and objectives
relevant legislative requirements
action planning methods
negotiation skill
written and oral communication methods
receptive listening skills
human resource management processes
method of identifying appropriate action based on cost, safety, and welfare issues
work procedure/instruction writing
reporting and recording procedures
work site operating procedures
hazard identification processes
risk assessment processes
risk treatment processes
documentation methods.
Required Skills
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit. Assessment needs to obtain evidence of the ability to:
read, interpret and apply legislation
develop and maintain site procedures and practices
read, interpret, apply and communicate technical information, rules, procedures, regulations etc
document and facilitate management planning
maintain relevant records and documents
monitor and decide on changes to process
provide leadership and guidance for group activities
communicate effectively in the workplace
explain complex information to superiors/subordinates
provide coaching and mentoring support
apply active listening
show sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others
actively encourage the free exchange of information.
Assessment and Interdependence of Units
This unit may be assessed with other relevant units forming a cohesive work function, according to specific work site requirements.
Prerequisite Units
There are no prerequisite units for this unit.
Resource Implications
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a work-site work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular work sites may differ due to work site conditions, equipment availability, equipment/plant types and different contexts.
Consistency in Performance
To ensure consistency of performance, this unit may be assessed over a period of time and a range of work and site conditions. Local site factors will influence the breadth of evidence require to demonstrate the competency.
Context for Assessment
This unit should be assessed in the work environment where possible. Some assessment events may be conducted under simulated conditions where issues of safety and/or environmental damage are limiting factors.
All assessments must be valid, reliable, fair, flexible and sufficient evidence should be accumulated to demonstrate the required competence.
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.
Methods of Assessment
Appropriate methods of assessment for this unit will usually include:
observation of processes and procedures
oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills
testimony from supervisors, colleagues, clients and/or other appropriate persons
inspection of the final product or outcome
a portfolio of documentary evidence.
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a period of time and/or in a number of locations, any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons.
Questioning should be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and to the requirements of the unit of competency.
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT
The following range of variables is subject to site-specific operations, but is not limited to the following details. The organisation's procedures, regulations and occupational health and safety and other relevant legislation apply to all elements and performance.
Risk is the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequence and likelihood.
Consultation with relevant personnel would typically include:
senior management
subject matter experts
regulatory authorities
tenderers
project managers
contractors
employees
community
customers
suppliers.
The policy is the statement of over all intent and direction of the organisation in respect of the specific area of managerial responsibility.
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 and in 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.
Hazards are sources of potential harm or situations with the potential to cause loss.
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 analysis is a systematic use of available information to determine how often specified events may occur and the magnitude of their likely consequences.
Risk evaluation is the process used to determine risk management priorities by comparing the level of risk against predetermined standards, target risk levels or other criteria.
Risk treatment is the selection and implementation of appropriate options for dealing with risk.
Risk treatment should considered using options in sequence from eliminating the hazard, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and finally personal protective equipment.
Site procedures and practices may include:
standard operating procedures
safe operating procedures
work instructions
emergency procedures
allocation of responsibilities
permit requirements
sampling and testing requirements
documentation and reporting requirements.
Resources may include:
people
finance
equipment
buildings/facilities
technology
information.
Site personnel may include:
employees
contractors.
Records and reports may include
results
recommendations
assessment forms
action planning documents.
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.
Legislative requirements may include:
requirements for the maintenance of records for statutory/legal breaches
provision of information and training
regulations and codes of practice relating to statutory/legal compliance
site representatives and committees
issue resolution.
