Unit of competency Outline
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Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment
Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFGEN007
DEFGEN007
State Code
AVR21
AVR21
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to identify and assess risks in preparation for implementing treatment measures.This was developed for Defence personnel required to conduct a risk assessment but may be relevant to others working in this field.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work both independently and as part of a team, while performing routine tasks to apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems. They would normally have local supervisory or management responsibility and apply known solutions to a variety of predicable problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish the risk context
- 1.1 Define, identify and record the aims, objectives, scope and boundaries of the risk assessment
- 1.2 Identify and confirm the risk evaluation criteria
- 1.3 Develop the risk assessment plan
2 Identify risk
- 2.1 Identify and record all possible sources of risks according to the plan and from the perspective of all stakeholders
- 2.2 Use a specified methodology or approach when identifying the risk
3 Analyse risk
- 3.1 Analyse and estimate the potential consequence of a risk
- 3.2 Document and report the risk
4 Evaluate and review risk
- 4.1 Evaluate the levels of risk and prioritise for treatment
- 4.2 Calculate and compare the level of risk to the established risk evaluation criteria, and report to supervisors
- 4.3 Monitor and review risk until appropriate treatment measures have been implemented