Assessor Resource

BSBOPS504
Manage business risk

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage business risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.

The unit applies to individuals who are working in positions of authority and who are approved to implement change across the organisation, business unit, program or project area. They may or may not have responsibility for directly supervising others.

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

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Evidence Required

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

lead at least one risk management process for an organisation or work area.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

analyse information from a range of sources to identify the scope and context of the risk management process, including:

stakeholder analysis

political, economic, social, legal, technological and policy context

current arrangements

objectives and critical success factors for the area included in scope

risks that may apply to scope

consult and communicate with stakeholders to identify and assess risks, determine appropriate risk treatment actions and priorities and explain the risk management processes

develop and implement an action plan to treat risks

monitor and evaluate the action plan and risk management process

maintain documentation.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

legislative and regulatory context of the organisation in relation to risk management

organisational policies, procedures and processes for risk management, including document storage

types of business risks

options for treating risks

risk management process

purpose and key elements of current risk management standards

tools and techniques to identify risks to scope risk management processes.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

legislation, regulations, standards and codes relating to risk management

workplace documentation and resources relating to risk management.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

lead at least one risk management process for an organisation or work area.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

analyse information from a range of sources to identify the scope and context of the risk management process, including:

stakeholder analysis

political, economic, social, legal, technological and policy context

current arrangements

objectives and critical success factors for the area included in scope

risks that may apply to scope

consult and communicate with stakeholders to identify and assess risks, determine appropriate risk treatment actions and priorities and explain the risk management processes

develop and implement an action plan to treat risks

monitor and evaluate the action plan and risk management process

maintain documentation.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

legislative and regulatory context of the organisation in relation to risk management

organisational policies, procedures and processes for risk management, including document storage

types of business risks

options for treating risks

risk management process

purpose and key elements of current risk management standards

tools and techniques to identify risks to scope risk management processes.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

legislation, regulations, standards and codes relating to risk management

workplace documentation and resources relating to risk management.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Evaluate organisational processes, procedures and requirements and determine scope for risk management process 
Review strengths and weaknesses of existing arrangements 
Document critical success factors, goals and objectives for area included in scope 
Communicate risk management process to relevant stakeholders 
Invite stakeholders to assist in the identification of risks 
Research risks that may apply to scope 
Document risks that apply to the scope, in consultation with relevant parties 
Assess likelihood of risks occurring 
Assess impact or consequence if risks occur 
Evaluate and prioritise risks for treatment 
Determine and select from options for treating risks 
Develop action plan for implementing risk treatment 
Communicate risk management processes to relevant parties 
Implement action plan according to organisational policies and procedures 
Monitor and evaluate risk management process 

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