Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit covers the competency required to identify, plan and implement treatment options in order to reduce risk. Personnel working at this level will normally operate in a relatively simple and routine workplace in which they use the organisation's policy and procedures. Personnel would normally have local supervisory/management responsibility and will apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite Unit /s |
Nil |
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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Make risk decision |
1.1 Calculated level of risk is compared to the established risk evaluation criteria and determined to be acceptable or unacceptable in consultation with the supervisor 1.2 Risk that is determined as unacceptable is documented and noted for treatment |
2. Identify and select treatment options |
2.1 Treatment options of known risks are identified and confirmed as contained in organisational policies and procedures or supervisor's guidance 2.2 Treatment options under consideration are evaluated for effectiveness within the given context 2.3 Selected treatment options are documented and communicated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
3. Implement treatment options |
3.1 Treatment plans incorporating selected options are implemented in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 3.2 Treatment plans are communicated in the workplace in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 3.3 Treatment plans are evaluated to determine residual risk following implementation |
4. Monitor and review risk and the process |
4.1 Effectiveness and efficiency of the treatment plan is monitored , reviewed and recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures to ensure compliance and validity 4.2 Residual risk is calculated and communicated to supervisors so that a decision can be made whether to accept this risk or to re-establish the risk management process 4.3 Treatments are adjusted and communicated following the review process |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to define and identify risk language, definitions and terminology. Evidence must also be provided of stakeholders' involvement throughout the treatment process and that an informed analysis and selection of treatment options has been undertaken using the methodology and procedures approved by the organisation Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated by gathering evidence over a range of workplace scenarios, using a variety of tools and methodology and should include the assessment of a variety of risks that may adversely impact on the organisation |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or under conditions that accurately simulate the workplace Specific resources for assessment Access to:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
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Treatment options may include |
Avoiding the risk Reducing the consequences Reducing the likelihood of the occurrence Retaining the risk Transferring the risk |
Risks that may impact on objectives may include |
Conflict Economic Environmental Financial Human behaviour Legal Natural events Political circumstances Safety Technical |
Organisational policies or procedures may include |
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4360 Commonwealth and state/territory legislative requirements eg OHS Act Industry standards and codes of practice Organisational charter/business plan |
Effectiveness include |
Benefits to the individual Benefits to the organisation Cost benefits resulting from the implementation of the treatment Cost of implementing the treatment option |
Treatment plans include |
Budgeting Expected outcome of treatments Performance measures Responsibilities Review process to be set in place Schedules |
Monitoring include |
Critical observation Identification of changes over time Regular checking Regular recording |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Corequisite Unit/s
Co-requisite Unit /s |
PUAEMR007B Conduct risk assessment |