Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the conduct of local risk control in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes identifying hazards; assessing risk and identifying unacceptable risk; identifying, assessing and implementing risk treatments; and completing records and reports.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in entry level operational roles, at worksites within:
- Civil construction
- Coal mining
- Drilling
- Extractive industries
- Metalliferous mining
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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 performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify hazards |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to conducting local risk control 1.2. Inspect work area conditions to identify potential hazards in the workplace 1.3. Apply existing procedures to deal with recognised hazards 1.4. Recognise the type and scope of unresolved hazards and their likely impact |
2. Assess risk and identify unacceptable risk |
2.1. Assess and determine consequence if the event should occur 2.2. Consider and determine likelihood of the event 2.3. Identify criteria for the acceptability/unacceptability of the risk or source from the appropriate party 2.4. Assess risk against criteria to identify if it warrants 'unacceptable risk' status and either action or refer to the appropriate party |
3. Identify, assess and implement risk treatments |
3.1. Identify and consider all possible risk treatment options 3.2. Identify options by preliminary analysis and consideration of possible options 3.3. Analyse options, including the identification of resource requirements 3.4. Select most appropriate action for dealing with the situation 3.5. Plan and prepare the course of action in detail and acquire/obtain required resources 3.6. Implement the risk treatment 3.7. Review risk management processes |
4. Complete records and reports |
4.1. Communicate information on the course of action and implementation 4.2. Complete records and reports for hazards and actions from personal risk assessment as specified by legislation and site requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to conduct local risk control:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to conduct local risk control:
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Hazard is defined as: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Risk is defined as: |
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Risk treatment is defined as: |
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Consequence is defined as: |
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Frequency is defined as: |
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Likelihood is used as: |
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Probability is defined as: |
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Criteria for the acceptability / unacceptability of the risk must be determined by: |
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Risk treatment options may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Risk Management
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.