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Manage emerging issues

Manage emerging issues

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPWPI013
State Code
ODW15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
090903 - Constitutional Law
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify, assess and respond to emerging issues that may impact on work health and safety performance.This unit applies to those working independently as workplace inspectors investigating emerging issues in a range of workplace situations. Those undertaking this unit work independently, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify issues.
  • 1.1. Monitor the environment to determine emerging issues.
  • 1.2. Conduct formal and informal research to identify emerging issues.
  • 1.3. Clarify and confirm issues with stakeholders.
2. Assess potential impact.
  • 2.1. Estimate and record scope and magnitude of potential impact.
  • 2.2. Determine nature and consequence of potential impact and use to develop a response strategy.
3. Develop and implement a response strategy.
  • 3.1. Identify and prioritise response options.
  • 3.2. Choose a response strategy that best addresses the impact in consultation with industry stakeholders.
  • 3.3. Implement chosen response strategy.
4. Evaluate effectiveness of the response.
  • 4.1. Develop and document an evaluation plan.
  • 4.2. Evaluate response strategy against evaluation plan.
  • 4.3. Communicate results of the evaluation to relevant stakeholders.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWS65 PSPWPI006 Manage emerging issues Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHP0 PSP60122 Advanced Diploma of Government Qualification