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Unit of competency details

DEFGEN007 - Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment (Release 1)

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Supersedes and is equivalent to DEFRI002B - Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment 21/Oct/2015

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(View details for release 2) 10/Feb/2021
1 (this release) 22/Oct/2015

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 099905 Security Services  

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 099905 Security Services  24/Jun/2016 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

1

This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFRI002B Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment.

  • Unit code updated
  • Content and formatting updated to comply with new standards
  • All PC transitioned from passive to active voice
  • Element 4 revised
  • PC 4.1, 4.2 revised
  • PC 1.3 and 1.4 merged and revised
  • PC 2.1 & 2.2 merged
  • PC 2.4 removed
  • All PC in element 3 revised

Application

This unit describes the skills required to identify and assess risks in preparation for implementing treatment measures.

This was developed for Defence personnel required to conduct a risk assessment but may be relevant to others working in this field.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work both independently and as part of a team, while performing routine tasks to apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems. They would normally have local supervisory or management responsibility and apply known solutions to a variety of predicable problems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

General

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Establish the risk context 

1.1 Define, identify and record the aims, objectives, scope and boundaries of the risk assessment.

1.2 Identify and confirm the risk evaluation criteria.

1.3 Develop the risk assessment plan.

2. Identify risk 

2.1 Identify and record all possible sources of risks according to the plan and from the perspective of all stakeholders.

2.2 Use a specified methodology or approach when identifying the risk.

3. Analyse risk 

3.1 Analyse and estimate the potential consequence of a risk.

3.2 Document and report the risk.

4. Evaluate and review risk 

4.1 Evaluate the levels of risk and prioritise for treatment.

4.2 Calculate and compare the level of risk to the established risk evaluation criteria, and report to supervisors.

4.3 Monitor and review risk until appropriate treatment measures have been implemented.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

ACSF levels indicative of performance:

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Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFRI002B Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

1

These Assessment Requirements were released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

  • Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

  • reading and complying with the organisation’s plans, policies and procedures
  • evaluating a situation by listening, observing and clarifying information with supervisor
  • making notes of observations
  • providing and receiving feedback in a constructive manner
  • using problem solving skills for a defined range of problems
  • presenting mathematical ideas in appropriate format
  • defining and identifying risk language, definitions and terminology
  • analysing risks using the methodology and procedures approved by the organisation

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

  • organisational policies, procedures and guidelines
  • aims and objectives of the task
  • risk management terminology and language in accordance with relevant standards
  • techniques/methods used to identify or analyse information
  • specified methods or tools endorsed by an organisation and provided for use in the identification and analysis of risk

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

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