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This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Assess risks to collections

1.1 Identify potential risks to collection material based on historical data, examination of collections and their physical environment

1.2 Assess risks according to probability and impact on collections

1.3 Identify items of significance in collections and assess risks specific to those

2 Establish mechanisms to address risks

2.1 Identify appropriate mechanisms to reduce or remove risks

2.2 Locate and consult with relevant specialists to determine ways of reducing specific risks

2.3 Document resources, actions and responsibilities for minimising or preventing risks

2.4 Establish and document appropriate measures for priority items

3 Establish procedures in event of disasters

3.1 Develop procedures for responding to disasters

3.2 Define roles and responsibilities of those involved in implementing disaster management plans

3.3 Allocate responsibilities to appropriate team members based on available expertise

3.4 Research potential disaster support networks

4 Finalise disaster management plans

4.1 Source and collate relevant information to include in disaster management plans

4.2 Create structure and format for plans that are logical, user-friendly and clearly understood by key stakeholders

4.3 Develop documentation to support disaster management plans

4.4 Integrate evaluation mechanisms into plans

4.5 Present plans to stakeholders and provide feedback opportunities

4.6 Develop strategies to ensure plans and required staff skills remain current

4.7 Make recommendations for integration of disaster management measures into other relevant organisational plans

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.4, 4.1

• Reads strategically and selectively, identifying a purpose before reading, and continually reflecting on the relevance of a text to meet needs
• Integrates prior knowledge with new information to predict, construct, confirm, challenge or extend understanding

Writing

2.2-2.4, 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.7

• Explores complex issues and articulates multi-faceted plans, organising content in a manner that supports the purpose, with format, text type and language to suit the audience

Oral Communication

2.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.5

• Presents information and ideas clearly and logically to support planning and effectively influence others
• Uses active listening skills to enhance understanding, and responds appropriately to constructive feedback

Navigate the world of work

2.2, 3.1, 3.4, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.6, 4.7

• Takes responsibility for establishing and managing organisational policies and procedures relevant to own role
• Works independently and collectively in making decisions to achieve organisational outcomes in the area of disaster management
• Ensures knowledge of disaster management strategies and support networks is accurate, comprehensive and current

Interact with others

2.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.5

• Collaborates with others sharing information to build strong work groups

Get the work done

1.1-1,3, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.7

• Accepts responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks and workload, negotiating key aspects with others taking into account capabilities, efficiencies and effectiveness
• Plans work activities of self and others, ensuring compliance with organisational disaster management policies and procedures
• Approaches decision-making in diverse ways involving others when appropriate but making unilateral decisions when required
• Systematically gathers and analyses all relevant information and evaluates options to make informed decisions
• Accepts responsibility for risk management, applying problem-solving processes to determine solutions
• Anticipates events where disaster management plans may be required
• Uses main features and functions of digital tools to access, extract and share relevant information to achieve required outcomes

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBLIB505 Develop disaster management plans

CULPRE501A Develop disaster management plans

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Unit moved from Library, Information and Cultural Services Training Package to Business Services Training Package.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 2.0.