Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to carry out risk management processes in the coal and metalliferous mining industries. It includes: determining the risk management process; identifying hazards; assessing risk; identifying unacceptable risk and potential actions; deciding on, implementing or facilitating of actions; reviewing the implementation of action; auditing the risk management process; and completing records and reports.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory and risk management technical specialist roles within:
- Coal mining
- 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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Determine the risk management process |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to carry out risk management processes 1.2. Identify and determine the process to be used for risk management 1.3. Identify, develop and document parameters of the risk assessment task 1.4. Access, interpret and apply the data required to complete the risk assessment task |
2. Identify hazards |
2.1. Identify and confirm types of potential hazards by reference to site circumstances, history and/or precedence 2.2. Break process into steps or parts for detailed hazard identification 2.3. Add to the defined process any potential variations from changes to work practices, systems or technology 2.4. Analyse the steps or parts of the process, and identify and document loss scenarios |
3. Assess risk |
3.1. Determine the likelihood of the loss scenario 3.2. Analyse and determine the consequence if the loss scenario should occur 3.3. Determine the risk level of the loss scenario |
4. Identify unacceptable risk |
4.1. Source or determine site criteria for assessing the acceptability of risks in conjunction with the appropriate party 4.2. Determine the risk level or score by the application of the approved site criteria 4.3. Clarify findings which are ambiguous, unclear or of doubtful accuracy by seeking expert advice |
5. Identify potential actions |
5.1. Identify existing controls 5.2. Identify, analyse and document the range of risk controls which may be appropriate for identified unacceptable risks 5.3. Identify possible options for risk control by the use of the hierarchy of controls , considering the potential for operational effectiveness 5.4. Verify feasible options for risk control by preliminary analysis and consideration, including potential to provide an integrated response to the range of issues |
6. Decide on action |
6.1. Select most appropriate risk controls for the situation from the feasible options 6.2. Confirm the selected course of action following analysis of resource requirements, cost, safety and welfare issues within site constraints 6.3. Document the selected course of action |
7. Implement or facilitate action |
7.1. Implement directly, or facilitate through others, the course of action 7.2. Observe and apply all safety regulations and procedures 7.3. Communicate to all involved parties relevant information related to the new/revised work procedures and their implementation in accordance with site requirements |
8. Review the implementation of action |
8.1. Determine and facilitate an ongoing review process to ensure implementation and application of risk controls in accordance with risk assessment outcomes, new or revised work procedures and accident investigation outcomes 8.2. Review process, actions and controls to ensure continuing effectiveness in the changing work environment. 8.3. Respond to, or refer to the appropriate party for follow-up action, anomalies and shortcomings identified during the review process |
9. Audit the risk management process |
9.1. Conduct audits of risk management processes and work procedures to ensure compliance and effectiveness 9.2. Respond to changed requirements identified during audits in a systematic and timely manner 9.3. Complete and retain all risk management documentation covering the reason for, and changes made |
10. Complete records and reports |
10.1. Produce, process and maintain all risk management documentation and reports |
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 carry out a risk management processes:
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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 carry out a risk management processes:
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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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Risk is defined as: |
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Risk Management is defined as: |
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Risk Assessment is defined as: |
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Parameters of the risk management task may include: |
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Hazard is defined as: |
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Hazards may involve: |
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Loss scenarios may include: |
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Likelihood is used as: |
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Consequence is defined as: |
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Risk level is determined by: |
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Risk Acceptance is defined as: |
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Risk Control is defined as: |
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Risk controls may include: |
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Hierarchy of control should be considered using option types in sequence from: |
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Safety regulations and procedures may contain: |
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Work procedures may include: |
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Audit is defined as: |
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Audits may be: |
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Risk management documentation 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.