Unit of competency details

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 

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.

Prerequisite Unit /s 

Nil

Employability Skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Make risk decision 

1.1 The 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 the 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 

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills 

• read and understand the organisation's plans, policies and procedures
• critically evaluate an operational situation by listening, observing and clarifying information with supervisor
• follow instructions/directives and report information
• make notes of observations
• voice personal view to the review process
• communicate with stakeholders and convey information, including:
• listening
• questioning
• paraphrasing
• clarifying
• summarising
• interpersonal
• participate in the team
• provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner
• problem solving skills for a defined range of problems
• represent mathematical ideas in appropriate format
• analytical and probing

Required Knowledge 

• organisational policies and procedures
• aims and objectives of the task
• risk management terminology and language in accordance with relevant standards (such as risk, hazard, risk assessment, risk management and risk treatment, residual risk, treatment plans, risk evaluation criteria)
• verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including body language, language style, active listening
• written communication to a level required to complete workplace forms and reports
• techniques for giving and receiving feedback in a constructive manner
• team work principles and strategies
• techniques for supporting others

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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:

• organisational documentation
• relevant organisational standards
• appropriate tools and methods used within the organisation.

RANGE STATEMENT 

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.

Risks that may impact on objectives may include 

Technical

Economic

Natural events

Political circumstances

Human behaviour

Legal

Financial

Safety

Environmental

Conflict

Treatment options may include 

Avoiding the risk

Reducing the likelihood of the occurrence

Reducing the consequences

Transferring the risk

Retaining the risk

Organisational policies or procedures may include 

Organisational charter/business plan

Commonwealth and state/territory legislative requirements eg OHS Act

Industry standards and codes of practice

ASNZS 4360:1999

Defence Safety Manual

Defence Risk Management Manual

Effectiveness include 

Benefits to the individual

Benefits to the organisation

Cost of implementing the treatment option

Cost benefits resulting from the implementation of the treatment

Treatment plans include 

Responsibilities

Schedules

Expected outcome of treatments

Budgeting

Performance measures

Review process to be set in place

Monitoring include 

Regular checking

Critical observation

Regular recording

Identification of changes over time

Co-requisite Unit /s 

DEFRI002B Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment