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Establish and maintain risk management systems

Establish and maintain risk management systems

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIRIS601E
State Code
OBW07
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/09/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and maintain the risk management system in the resources and infrastructure industries.It applies to those who work in management roles. They are generally responsible for the outcomes of others and contribute to the development of solutions to nonroutine problems.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements may apply to this unit and can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to establish the framework for the risk management system
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to establish and maintain the risk management system
  • 1.3 Develop worksite policy and objectives regarding risk management
  • 1.4 Establish and implement the risk management structure and framework
  • 1.5 Confirm, allocate and document responsibilities for risk management in job descriptions and duty statements according to workplace procedures
2. Establish processes to support the risk management system
  • 2.1 Develop, document and communicate procedures covering risk identification, assessment, treatment, communication, consultation, monitoring and review to relevant personnel as required
  • 2.2 Provide appropriate development and training for relevant personnel
  • 2.3 Obtain, communicate and maintain information sources that support the risk management system to relevant personnel as required
  • 2.4 Communicate information on known and intended process changes and enhancements to the risk management system to relevant personnel
  • 2.5 Determine, provide and communicate the workplace criteria for assessing the acceptability of risks to relevant personnel
  • 2.6 Obtain and provide expert advice to relevant personnel as required
3. Plan and facilitate the implementation of the risk management system
  • 3.1 Plan, schedule and document the coverage of the risk management system according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor the risk management activities and achievement targets, and provide and focus resources to confirm the risk management system is satisfied according to job requirements
  • 3.3 Review and update the risk management system periodically
4. Audit the management processes
  • 4.1 Formally audit risk management processes, including operating procedures and implementation processes according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Respond to changed requirements disclosed during audits in a systematic and timely manner according to workplace requirements
  • 4.3 Complete and retain risk management documentation according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH651 RIIRIS601D Establish and maintain the risk management system Unit of competency