Unit of competency details
RIIRIS401D - Apply site risk management system (Release 1)
Summary
Companion volumes:
Unit of competency
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Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 061301 | Occupational Health And Safety | 02/May/2014 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
Not applicable.
Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply the site risk management system in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.
This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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1. Plan and prepare to provide information to the work group
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1.1 Access, interpret and apply risk management documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2 Clearly and concisely explain risk management compliance documentation
1.3 Provide documents and reference information for risk management policies, procedures and programs in an accessible manner
1.4 Maintain risk management communication through regularly providing clear information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and control
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2. Apply and monitor participative arrangements
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2.1 Explain the importance of effective consultative mechanisms in managing risk
2.2 Conduct and monitor consultative procedures for management of hazards
2.3 Promptly deal with issues raised through consultation
2.4 Record and promptly communicate the outcomes of consultation of risk management issues
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3. Apply and monitor the procedures for providing training
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3.1 Systematically identify risk management training needs
3.2 Make arrangements, in consultation with relevant individuals, to meet risk management training needs
3.3 Provide learning opportunities, and coaching and mentoring assistance to achieve training needs
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4. Apply and monitor procedures for identifying hazards and assessing risks
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4.1 Identify and report hazards and risks
4.2 Coordinate others to routinely carry out hazard identification and risk assessments
4.3 Select and implement actions from hazard reports promptly
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5. Apply and monitor the procedures for controlling risks
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5.1 Maintain standard for risk management and apply procedures for controlling risks using the hierarchy of controls
5.2 Consider potential risks and plan for their management
5.3 Identify and report inadequacies in existing risk control measures
5.4 Monitor outcomes of reported inadequacies to ensure a prompt response
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6. Apply and monitor the procedures for maintaining records
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6.1 Ensure accurate written completion and maintenance of risk management records
6.2 Use collated information and data records to forecast and identify hazards and monitor effectiveness of risk control procedures
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Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.
Unit Mapping Information
RIIRIS401A Apply site risk management system
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272
Assessment requirements
Modification History
Not applicable.
Performance Evidence
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
- obtain and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
- demonstrates consistent timely conduct of applying site risk management systems that safely, effectively and efficiently meet all of the required outcomes on a minimum of three (3) separate occasions including:
- working with others to plan, prepare and apply the site risk management system
- identifies risk management training needs of others and prepare training plans
- providing clear and timely instruction and supervision to those involved in applying the site risk management system
- analysing and prioritising hazards and risks
- considering and selecting most appropriate options for managing site risk using the hierarchy of controls
- implementing selected options to managing risk
- monitoring outcomes of risk management implementations
- maintaining written records and reports for risk management systems activity and outcomes
- using aggregate risk and hazard data to forecast and identify hazards and monitor effectiveness of risk control procedures
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following in applying the risk management process through:
- key component of the sites risk management system
- responsibilities for applying site risk management system
- work instructions and processes
- using communication skills, including questioning and active listening skills with supervisors and other employees
- writing reports to communicate procedural activity, breach or inadequacies to procedure and review process
Assessment Conditions
- An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
- this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment;
- where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,
- this unit must be assessed using Resources and Infrastructure Industry sector specific policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals; and,
- assessor requirements differ between sectors as follows:
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Drilling sector:
- an assessor must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through five (5) years of work in the Industry sector; or,
- where a co-assessment or partnership arrangement exists between a qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert, the Industry technical expert can hold the unit being assessed, and/or demonstrate equivalency of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years of continuous work in the Industry sector, with the preceding one (1) year in the unit they are co-assessing; or,
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Metalliferous Mining sector:
- an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years of current and continuous work with the Industry sector and must hold the TAE Assessor Skill Set or equivalent; or,
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Coal Mining sector:
- an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through twelve (12) month work experience in an Industry relevant to the skills being assessed within the last three (3) years; and,
- where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must demonstrate competency in the unit being assessed, and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of twelve (12) months’ work experience within the last three (3) years; or,
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Extractive sector
- an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years’ work experience in the Industry sector; and,
- where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must hold the unit being assessed and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of two (2) years’ of current work experience; or,
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Civil Construction sector
- an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years’ work experience in the Industry sector; and,
- where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272
