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Establish context and develop risk evaluation criteria

Establish context and develop risk evaluation criteria

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAEMR001B
State Code
D5568
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/02/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/05/2011
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/05/2011
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the competency to identify the framework in which emergency risk management is undertaken and to develop the community's criteria for acceptance of risk.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify issues by research and consultation
  • 1.1 Aim and objectives for the development of context are identified
  • 1.2 Stakeholders' roles and inputs required are determined in accordance with policies and procedures
  • 1.3 Budget, timeframe and schedule for research and consultation are determined
  • 1.4 Community information is obtained
2. Identify and liaise with stakeholders
  • 2.1 Existing and potential liaison networks are identified
  • 2.2 Relevance of existing and potential networks is evaluated
  • 2.3 New networks are developed using a range of strategies
  • 2.4 Liaison and communication structures are established
3. Clarify stakeholders' roles and requirements
  • 3.1 Stakeholders' roles and the need for their input are clearly defined and emphasised in seeking their cooperation
  • 3.2 Stakeholders are informed of aims, objectives and the risk management context and structure within which they must operate
  • 3.3 Needs of stakeholders are determined and conflicting needs identified and noted
4. Develop risk evaluation criteria with stakeholders
  • 4.1 Social, environmental, financial and timeframe needs are identified in consultation with stakeholders
  • 4.2 Legal, technical and political considerations are identified in consultation with stakeholders
  • 4.3 Reasons for, and selection of, criteria are negotiated with stakeholders and agreed upon
  • 4.4 Evaluation criteria are recommended which take into account practical constraints and the community's acceptance of risk
  • 4.5 Community expectations of acceptable risk are established
5. Monitor and review
  • 5.1 Context and Evaluation Criteria are monitored in accordance with standards and guidelines
  • 5.2 Context and Evaluation Criteria are reviewed in accordance with standards and guidelines
Stakeholders may include
staff
client groups
members of the public
community groups
industry groups
public and private sector organisations
non-government organisations
Members of Parliament

Policies and procedures may include
arrangements specified in legislation
policies
existing disaster plans
agreements and standing operating procedures

Sources of community information may include
community information booklets
local media
local council
local emergency service personnel

Existing and potential liaison networks
should be identified through comprehensive research of relevant agency documentation and community information

New networks
should be developed using a range of strategies selected to maximise response from relevant individuals and groups

Practical constraints may include
legal
technical
financial
political and social considerations
and current best practice

Risk evaluation criteria may be based on
technical
economic
legal
social
humanitarian
other criteria determined by stakeholders

Liaison and communication structures may include
meetings
letters
facsimile
electronic transmission of information
small group or individual verbal communication

Strategies for accessing networks may include
advertising in local media
preparing media releases
initiating media interviews
contacting individual organisations
distributing pamphlets
speaking at community functions

Communicating to promote understanding may include
using plain English (or appropriate community language)
avoidance of technical terminology and jargon
taking account of education levels
literacy levels
English language levels
familiarity with technical terms
may require use of interpreter or community liaison officer
Positive relationships with stakeholders may be promoted by facilitating open communication and responding promptly to queries

Legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements may include
environmental acts
safety standards
local government regulations

Standards and guidelines are to include
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4360
Emergency Risk Management Guidelines 1999

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The development of selection criteria which are agreed to by stakeholders
Criteria for agreement are established by stakeholders
Consistency in performance
Candidates should be expected to present evidence from within a real environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Evidence of competence in this unit should be collected from within a real environment
Specific resources for assessment
For the demonstration of competence in this unit it will be necessary to provide a real life environment
Underpinning knowledge may be assessed through written assignments, project reports, debriefings and action learning projects

Guidance information for assessment
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE462 PUAEMR022 Establish context for emergency risk assessment Unit of competency
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