Application
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Identify and describe risks | 1.1 | Environmental and workplace risks are clearly identified |
1.2 | Relevant organisations and community representatives are consulted during the identification process | ||
2 | Analyse and evaluate risk and determine vulnerability | 2.1 | The nature of environmental and workplace risks are accurately and comprehensively analysed |
2.2 | Levels of risk are documented according to organisational guidelines and procedures | ||
2.3 | Evaluative criteria determined based on legal, technical, financial, political and social considerations and current best practice | ||
2.4 | Risks are compared against the evaluation criteria and are prioritised | ||
3 | Identify risk management strategies | 3.1 | Existing risk management strategies are reviewed through research and stakeholder consultation |
3.2 | A range of strategies is identified through researching current best practice, alternative options, and seeking expert opinion | ||
3.3 | Strategies are evaluated and limitations and impacts identified and communicated to stakeholders | ||
4 | Develop and document risk management strategies | 4.1 | Strategies are documented according to organisational requirements |
4.2 | Strategies are submitted for approval in line with organisational procedures | ||
5 | Implement and monitor prevention strategies | 5.1 | Risk prevention is implemented in accordance with selected strategies |
5.2 | Prevention activities are communicated to and coordinated with relevant stakeholders | ||
5.3 | Progress reports are provided to stakeholders in line with organisational procedures |
Required Skills
Not applicable.
Evidence Required
Critical aspects of evidence
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in environmental and workplace risks being fully identified and described.
Evaluation of risk must be undertaken against established criteria in consultation with relevant stakeholders
Interdependent assessment of units
Pre-requisite units: Nil
Co-requisite units: Nil
Underpinning knowledge
legislative requirements relevant to emergency management
problem solving and decision making techniques
emergency management concepts and principles
techniques for the prioritisation and evaluation of Public Safety risk management systems
organisation policy and procedures
Underpinning skills
analyse risk
define problems
identify stakeholders
negotiate with stakeholders
evaluate and prioritise risks
Resource implications
For the demonstration of competence in this unit it will be necessary to provide a real life environment and/or simulations based on real life incidents. These resources may involve complex scenarios sufficient to allow evidence to be gathered from a variety of sources and stakeholders on more than one occasion and over an extended period of time. Controlled access to organisational records and personnel may have significant cost implications for the staging of scenarios
Consistency in performance
Candidates should be expected to present evidence from at least one real event or potential event of major impact, or one or more simulations or a combination of real and simulated conditions
Context of assessment
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments
Critical aspects of evidence
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in environmental and workplace risks being fully identified and described.
Evaluation of risk must be undertaken against established criteria in consultation with relevant stakeholders
Interdependent assessment of units
Pre-requisite units: Nil
Co-requisite units: Nil
Underpinning knowledge
legislative requirements relevant to emergency management
problem solving and decision making techniques
emergency management concepts and principles
techniques for the prioritisation and evaluation of Public Safety risk management systems
organisation policy and procedures
Underpinning skills
analyse risk
define problems
identify stakeholders
negotiate with stakeholders
evaluate and prioritise risks
Resource implications
For the demonstration of competence in this unit it will be necessary to provide a real life environment and/or simulations based on real life incidents. These resources may involve complex scenarios sufficient to allow evidence to be gathered from a variety of sources and stakeholders on more than one occasion and over an extended period of time. Controlled access to organisational records and personnel may have significant cost implications for the staging of scenarios
Consistency in performance
Candidates should be expected to present evidence from at least one real event or potential event of major impact, or one or more simulations or a combination of real and simulated conditions
Context of assessment
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments
Range Statement
Environmental and workplace risks may include
commercial&legal relationships
economic
human behaviour
natural events
political circumstances
technology - technical issues
management activities&controls
individual activities
Risk evaluation criteria may be based on
technical
economic
legal
social
humanitarian
other criteria determined by stakeholders
Stakeholders may include
staff
client groups
members of the public
community groups
industry groups
public&private sector organisations
government authorities
non-government organisations.
Criteria for selection may include
equity
timing
leverage for further vulnerability-reducing action
cost effectiveness
workplace practices
administrative efficiency
continuity of effects
compatibility with other strategies
jurisdictional authority
effects on economy
effects on environment
possibility of vulnerability creation
vulnerability reduction potential
public and pressure group reaction
effects on individual freedom
Organisational documentation may include
existing disaster plans
operational manuals
historic time series data
policies&procedures
legislation
Community information may include
community information booklets
local media
local council
local emergency service personnel
Communication strategies may include
meetings
letters
facsimile
electronic transmission of information
small group or individual verbal communication
Communicating to promote understanding may include
using plain English (or appropriate community language)
avoidance of technical terminology and jargon
taking account of education levels
literacy levels
English language levels
familiarity with technical terms
may require use of interpreter or community liaison officer
open communication processes / techniques
Sources of risk may include
commercial and legal relationships
economic
human behaviour
natural events
political circumstances
technology/technical issues
management activities and controls
individual activities
Possible strategies may include
all aspects of comprehensive emergency management evolved from considering prevention/mitigation
preparedness
response and recovery including safety standards
legislation and regulation
building codes
land use management
public education
emergency management planning
mutual aid agreements
training and exercises
warning systems
critical incident stress management
community restoration
mobilising resources
implementing plans
financial support
restoration and reconstruction
personal support and counselling
Evaluation of strategies may include
determination of advantages
disadvantages
deficiencies and limitations
costs and benefits
Applicable legislation, regulations and organisational requirements may include
State, Territory and Commonwealth legislation and regulations relating to public safety
state of emergency
occupational health and safety regulations and legislation
industrial relations
workers compensation
privacy and confidentiality legislation
freedom of information
environment protection legislation
equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
memorandum of understanding/ agreement
conventions
protocols
policies
codes of practice
procurement procedures
Environmental and workplace risks may include
commercial&legal relationships
economic
human behaviour
natural events
political circumstances
technology - technical issues
management activities&controls
individual activities
Risk evaluation criteria may be based on
technical
economic
legal
social
humanitarian
other criteria determined by stakeholders
Stakeholders may include
staff
client groups
members of the public
community groups
industry groups
public&private sector organisations
government authorities
non-government organisations.
Criteria for selection may include
equity
timing
leverage for further vulnerability-reducing action
cost effectiveness
workplace practices
administrative efficiency
continuity of effects
compatibility with other strategies
jurisdictional authority
effects on economy
effects on environment
possibility of vulnerability creation
vulnerability reduction potential
public and pressure group reaction
effects on individual freedom
Organisational documentation may include
existing disaster plans
operational manuals
historic time series data
policies&procedures
legislation
Community information may include
community information booklets
local media
local council
local emergency service personnel
Communication strategies may include
meetings
letters
facsimile
electronic transmission of information
small group or individual verbal communication
Communicating to promote understanding may include
using plain English (or appropriate community language)
avoidance of technical terminology and jargon
taking account of education levels
literacy levels
English language levels
familiarity with technical terms
may require use of interpreter or community liaison officer
open communication processes / techniques
Sources of risk may include
commercial and legal relationships
economic
human behaviour
natural events
political circumstances
technology/technical issues
management activities and controls
individual activities
Possible strategies may include
all aspects of comprehensive emergency management evolved from considering prevention/mitigation
preparedness
response and recovery including safety standards
legislation and regulation
building codes
land use management
public education
emergency management planning
mutual aid agreements
training and exercises
warning systems
critical incident stress management
community restoration
mobilising resources
implementing plans
financial support
restoration and reconstruction
personal support and counselling
Evaluation of strategies may include
determination of advantages
disadvantages
deficiencies and limitations
costs and benefits
Applicable legislation, regulations and organisational requirements may include
State, Territory and Commonwealth legislation and regulations relating to public safety
state of emergency
occupational health and safety regulations and legislation
industrial relations
workers compensation
privacy and confidentiality legislation
freedom of information
environment protection legislation
equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
memorandum of understanding/ agreement
conventions
protocols
policies
codes of practice
procurement procedures
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.