Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:02 AM AWST
22/07/2026 10:02 AM AWST
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Undertake risk identification
Undertake risk identification
Unit of competency
National Code
FNSRSK501
FNSRSK501
State Code
AUS94
AUS94
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the financial risks faced by an organisation, evaluate existing risk controls and recommend improvements appropriate to mitigate the impact of those risks.It applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge, systematic approaches and analytical skills to monitor and manage information relevant to organisational activity.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Communicate with relevant internal and external stakeholders at each stage
- 1.1 Identify stakeholders and provide information pertinent to financial and legislative risk identification
- 1.2 Seek out and record views of stakeholders
- 1.3 Explain use of Australian Risk Management Standards in risk identification and risk control
2. Identify and describe risk
- 2.1 Define organisational environment and boundaries of review in consultation with stakeholders
- 2.2 Identify risk cluster elements and describe risks clearly to stakeholders
- 2.3 Obtain information on risks as identified by stakeholders
3. Identify and assess controls
- 3.1 Identify existing controls and evaluate their effectiveness
- 3.2 Establish need for additional or improved controls
- 3.3 Recommend amendments to existing controls and report need for new controls if required
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D4311 | FNSRSK501A | Undertake risk identification | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBR66 | FNSRSK511 | Undertake risk identification | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| AWC5 | FNS50815 | Diploma of Integrated Risk Management | Qualification |
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