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Facilitate emergency risk assessment
Facilitate emergency risk assessment
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAEMR009B
PUAEMR009B
State Code
D5557
D5557
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2014
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
21/07/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to facilitate development of an agreed list of prioritised risks using an emergency risk management process developed in close cooperation with the community and consistent with the Australian Standard AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009.No licencing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify, define and engage the community
- 1.1 A community profile is developed to identify broad characteristics and special needs.
- 1.2 Known risks, stakeholder analysis, community and agency sources of information are used to identify communication and consultationnetworks that may be useful.
- 1.3 A working group is established with an appropriate balance of expertise, representation and authority.
- 1.4 Group’s knowledge of emergency risk management principles, terminology and processes is developed.
- 1.5 Means of implementing the emergency risk management process are negotiated with stakeholders.
- 1.6 Communication options are selected to develop a communication plan.
- 1.7 Need for specialised information, additional skills and expertise is identified.
2 Establish context and risk criteria
- 2.1 Community concerns, drivers/triggers; applicable legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements; policies, procedures and desired outcomes are identified.
- 2.2 Objectives and scope are identified using emergency risk management standards and guidelines.
- 2.3 Informationon community characteristics, safety expectations, risk perceptions and the roles and requirements of stakeholders is collected.
- 2.4 Practical constraints, existing treatment strategies and community expectations are considered when developing relevant risk criteria.
- 2.5 Draft criteria and supporting explanations are circulated widely for comment.
3 Identify and analyse risks
- 3.1 Sources of risk are identified by considering the interaction of hazards,communities and theenvironment.
- 3.2 Elements at risk are identified.
- 3.3 Vulnerability of communities and/or the environment is determined by considering their susceptibility and resilience to sources of risk.
- 3.4 Risk statements describing consequences are generated.
- 3.5 Risks are analysed by considering the likelihood of particular consequences occurring.
- 3.6 Risks are rated in accordance with agreed risk criteria.
- 3.7 Stakeholders are consulted throughout the process.
4 Evaluate risks
- 4.1 Risks requiring additional analysis or treatment are determined.
- 4.2 Tolerability and acceptability of risks are agreed with stakeholders.
- 4.3 Risk treatments are prioritised using agreed risk criteria.
5 Promote ongoing commitment and ownership for the process and outcomes
- 5.1 Consultation is undertaken at all stages of the process using a wide range of networks and individuals.
- 5.2 A variety of communication strategies is used.
- 5.3 All stages of the process, decisions taken and outcomes are documented accurately in accordance with accountability and audit requirements.
- 5.4 Information is provided to the community in ways that suit their language, literacy and cultural needs.
6 Monitor and review the process and outcomes
- 6.1 Emergency risk assessment is completed efficiently.
- 6.2 All relevant data and contact information for key individuals and organisations is regularly reviewed for currency and updated.
- 6.3 Risk register is reviewed in accordance with the review schedule or in response to drivers/triggers.
- 6.4 Opportunities for improving emergency management processes are reported.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Stakeholders may include:
staff
client groups
decision makers
members of the public
community groups
industry groups
public and private sector organisations
non-government organisations
elected officials
Sources of information may include:
community information booklets
credible individuals, group and community leaders
documented risk assessments by companies, organisations
family and historical records
libraries, research reports, Australian Bureau of Statistics data
special needs groups, significant cultural organisations
media, council and emergency service personnel and records
Communication options may include:
community meetings
pamphlets/flyers/brochures
print newsletters
noticeboards
word of mouth
posters/billboards
face-to-face
email newsletters
websites
local newspapers
text messaging
social media
radio and television
video communication
blogs
Drivers/triggers may include:
changes in community characteristics
changes in legislation, policies and disaster/emergency management plans
changes in insurance policies and premiums
new sources of risk or changed perception of risk
planning deficiencies
recent emergency incident reports/debriefs, safety issues
recent judicial decisions
strategic and corporate plans
Legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements may include:
arrangements specified in emergency management, land-use, environmental or other legislation
organisational or jurisdictional emergency risk management policies or procedures
existing disaster plans, agreements or memoranda of understanding
local planning regulations, development controls and environmental plans
Standards and guidelines include:
AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009, Risk management—Principles and Guidelines
HB 327:2010, Communicating and consulting about risk
ISO Guide 73:2009, Risk management—Vocabulary
National Emergency, Management Committee (2010), National Emergency Risk Assessment Guidelines or updates thereof.
jurisdictional or organisational emergency risk management policies and procedures
Information on community characteristics may include:
characteristics of natural, local and built environments
demographics (population distribution, social, cultural, health status and education data)
details of key infrastructure and emergency/support services
economic activity reports (employment, products, services, revenue)
government reports e.g. environmental impacts
Practical constraints may include:
arrangements, roles and responsibilities set down in existing emergency management plans
availability of technical expertise, technology, equipment
budgets, time, availability and capability of people
land use planning
legislation covering emergency management, environmental management, safety standards, local government regulations
limited community knowledge of emergency risk management processes and benefits
political, social and cultural considerations
Risk criteria may include:
the nature and types of causes and consequences that can occur and how they will be measured
how likelihood will be defined
the timeframe(s) of the likelihood and/or consequence(s)
how the level of risk is to be determined
the views of stakeholders
the level at which risk becomes acceptable or tolerable
whether combinations of multiple risks should be taken into account and, if so, how and which combinations should be considered
Sources of risk may include:
commercial and legal relationships
economic systems and relationships
human behaviour
natural events
built environment failures
disease (plant, animal or human)
political circumstances
technology/technical issues
management activities and controls
The environment may include:
social environment (individuals, families and common interest groups that form whole communities),
build environment (human-made assets that underpin the functioning of a community),
economic environment, and/or
natural environment
Stakeholders may include:
staff
client groups
decision makers
members of the public
community groups
industry groups
public and private sector organisations
non-government organisations
elected officials
Sources of information may include:
community information booklets
credible individuals, group and community leaders
documented risk assessments by companies, organisations
family and historical records
libraries, research reports, Australian Bureau of Statistics data
special needs groups, significant cultural organisations
media, council and emergency service personnel and records
Communication options may include:
community meetings
pamphlets/flyers/brochures
print newsletters
noticeboards
word of mouth
posters/billboards
face-to-face
email newsletters
websites
local newspapers
text messaging
social media
radio and television
video communication
blogs
Drivers/triggers may include:
changes in community characteristics
changes in legislation, policies and disaster/emergency management plans
changes in insurance policies and premiums
new sources of risk or changed perception of risk
planning deficiencies
recent emergency incident reports/debriefs, safety issues
recent judicial decisions
strategic and corporate plans
Legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements may include:
arrangements specified in emergency management, land-use, environmental or other legislation
organisational or jurisdictional emergency risk management policies or procedures
existing disaster plans, agreements or memoranda of understanding
local planning regulations, development controls and environmental plans
Standards and guidelines include:
AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009, Risk management—Principles and Guidelines
HB 327:2010, Communicating and consulting about risk
ISO Guide 73:2009, Risk management—Vocabulary
National Emergency, Management Committee (2010), National Emergency Risk Assessment Guidelines or updates thereof.
jurisdictional or organisational emergency risk management policies and procedures
Information on community characteristics may include:
characteristics of natural, local and built environments
demographics (population distribution, social, cultural, health status and education data)
details of key infrastructure and emergency/support services
economic activity reports (employment, products, services, revenue)
government reports e.g. environmental impacts
Practical constraints may include:
arrangements, roles and responsibilities set down in existing emergency management plans
availability of technical expertise, technology, equipment
budgets, time, availability and capability of people
land use planning
legislation covering emergency management, environmental management, safety standards, local government regulations
limited community knowledge of emergency risk management processes and benefits
political, social and cultural considerations
Risk criteria may include:
the nature and types of causes and consequences that can occur and how they will be measured
how likelihood will be defined
the timeframe(s) of the likelihood and/or consequence(s)
how the level of risk is to be determined
the views of stakeholders
the level at which risk becomes acceptable or tolerable
whether combinations of multiple risks should be taken into account and, if so, how and which combinations should be considered
Sources of risk may include:
commercial and legal relationships
economic systems and relationships
human behaviour
natural events
built environment failures
disease (plant, animal or human)
political circumstances
technology/technical issues
management activities and controls
The environment may include:
social environment (individuals, families and common interest groups that form whole communities),
build environment (human-made assets that underpin the functioning of a community),
economic environment, and/or
natural environment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
explain emergency risk management concepts, the process and how to promote its benefits to a wide range of audiences
apply the emergency risk assessment process (National Emergency Risk Assessment Guidelines)
facilitate the development of an appropriate and sustainable emergency risk assessment in cooperation with the community and stakeholders
work with committee members to translate a wide range of risk perceptions, issues of concern and risk evaluation criteria into an agreed set of prioritised risks
promote community cooperation, input and ownership for the emergency risk management process used and the outcomes
produce an agreed risk register for a community
obtain feedback, monitor and review the process and outcomes
maintain momentum and achieve the project outcomes within available resources
establish a project and see it through to produce a risk register that has broad community and stakeholder support
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in at least two different contexts throughout the life of a community emergency risk management project, or during components of a number of projects.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed facilitating a group emergency risk management process in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment
Specific resources for assessment
For the demonstration of competence in this unit it will be necessary to participate in a real-world project
Underpinning knowledge may be assessed through written assignments, project reports, debriefings and action learning projects in real or simulated environments
Guidance information for assessment
This unit contains many transferable skills, such as communication, consultation, research and analysis skills that can be applied in the emergency risk management context.
Assessors should use formative assessment strategies in a simulated environment to contextualise underpinning knowledge. Summative assessment requires application of the unit in a real-world project, often in an action-learning project.
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
explain emergency risk management concepts, the process and how to promote its benefits to a wide range of audiences
apply the emergency risk assessment process (National Emergency Risk Assessment Guidelines)
facilitate the development of an appropriate and sustainable emergency risk assessment in cooperation with the community and stakeholders
work with committee members to translate a wide range of risk perceptions, issues of concern and risk evaluation criteria into an agreed set of prioritised risks
promote community cooperation, input and ownership for the emergency risk management process used and the outcomes
produce an agreed risk register for a community
obtain feedback, monitor and review the process and outcomes
maintain momentum and achieve the project outcomes within available resources
establish a project and see it through to produce a risk register that has broad community and stakeholder support
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in at least two different contexts throughout the life of a community emergency risk management project, or during components of a number of projects.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed facilitating a group emergency risk management process in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment
Specific resources for assessment
For the demonstration of competence in this unit it will be necessary to participate in a real-world project
Underpinning knowledge may be assessed through written assignments, project reports, debriefings and action learning projects in real or simulated environments
Guidance information for assessment
This unit contains many transferable skills, such as communication, consultation, research and analysis skills that can be applied in the emergency risk management context.
Assessors should use formative assessment strategies in a simulated environment to contextualise underpinning knowledge. Summative assessment requires application of the unit in a real-world project, often in an action-learning project.
Replaced By
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|---|---|---|---|
| OAZ27 | PUAEMR009 | Facilitate emergency risk assessment | Unit of competency |
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