Release 

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Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Assist with risk analysis and planning

1.1 Contribute to identifying and prioritising potential risks throughout the project life cycle, using established risk-analysis methods, techniques and tools

1.2 Contribute to developing risk management strategies and risk management plans according to established guidelines

1.3 Contribute to developing and implementing risk-reporting mechanisms

2. Perform risk-control activities

2.1 Monitor risks according to agreed project and risk management plans and advise project manager of changing circumstances

2.2 Regularly review current and proposed activities to identify potential and actual risks and opportunities

2.3 Contribute to implementing agreed risk management approaches and amending plans to reflect the changing environment

2.4 Contribute to corrective action on risks according to risk management plan and delegated authority

2.5 Contribute to review of contingency plans on an ongoing basis and, where required, ensure tasks allocated to individuals and/or team are clarified with the project manager before implementation

2.6 Apply and monitor risk-contingency measures according to risk management plan

2.7 Identify and report opportunities in the same way as risks

3. Contribute to assessing risk management outcomes

3.1 Contribute to ongoing review of project outcomes to determine effectiveness of risk management activities by accessing project risk records and other available information

3.2 Report risk management issues and responses to others for lessons learned or application to future projects

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

2.4, 2.6, 3.1

• Applies appropriate strategies to construct meaning from complex texts

Writing

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.7, 3.2

• Documents results of analyses using required organisational formats
• Develops project documentations using structure and vocabulary appropriate to audience, context and purpose

Oral communication

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.5, 2.7, 3.2

• Participates in a range of verbal exchanges using clear language and non-verbal features to provide relevant information
• Uses active listening and questioning techniques to elicit views and opinions of others

Navigate the world of work

2.4

• Understands responsibilities of own role in terms of its contribution to broader goals of work environment

Interact with others

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.5, 2.7, 3.2

• Selects appropriate communication protocols in a range of work contexts
• Collaborates and cooperates with others to achieve shared goals

Get the work done

2.1-2.6, 3.1

• Sequences and schedules required tasks and activities and manages relevant communication
• Reflects on outcomes to identify opportunities for future improvement
• Identifies key concepts and principles that may be adaptable to future situations

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBPMG415 Apply project risk management techniques

BSBPMG415A Apply project risk-management techniques

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.