Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 12:43 PM AWST
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Treat risk at an operational level
Treat risk at an operational level
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAEMR006B
PUAEMR006B
State Code
D5551
D5551
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2011
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
01/12/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers the competency required to identify, plan and implement treatment options in order to reduce risk.Personnel working at this level will normally operate in a relatively simple and routine workplace in which they use the organisation's policy and procedures. Personnel would normally have local supervisory/management responsibility and will apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Make risk decision
- 1.1 Calculated level of risk is compared to the established risk evaluation criteria and determined to be acceptable or unacceptable in consultation with the supervisor
- 1.2 Risk that is determined as unacceptable is documented and noted for treatment
2. Identify and select treatment options
- 2.1 Treatment options of known risks are identified and confirmed as contained in organisational policies and procedures or supervisor's guidance
- 2.2 Treatment options under consideration are evaluated for effectiveness within the given context
- 2.3 Selected treatment options are documented and communicated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
3. Implement treatment options
- 3.1 Treatment plans incorporating selected options are implemented in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.2 Treatment plans are communicated in the workplace in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.3 Treatment plans are evaluated to determine residual risk following implementation
4. Monitor and review risk and the process
- 4.1 Effectiveness and efficiency of the treatment plan is monitored, reviewed and recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures to ensure compliance and validity
- 4.2 Residual risk is calculated and communicated to supervisors so that a decision can be made whether to accept this risk or to re-establish the risk management process
- 4.3 Treatments are adjusted and communicated following the review process
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Treatment options may include
Avoiding the risk
Reducing the consequences
Reducing the likelihood of the occurrence
Retaining the risk
Transferring the risk
Risks that may impact on objectives may include
Conflict
Economic
Environmental
Financial
Human behaviour
Legal
Natural events
Political circumstances
Safety
Technical
Organisational policies or procedures may include
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4360
Commonwealth and state/territory legislative requirements eg OHS Act
Industry standards and codes of practice
Organisational charter/business plan
Effectiveness include
Benefits to the individual
Benefits to the organisation
Cost benefits resulting from the implementation of the treatment
Cost of implementing the treatment option
Treatment plans include
Budgeting
Expected outcome of treatments
Performance measures
Responsibilities
Review process to be set in place
Schedules
Monitoring include
Critical observation
Identification of changes over time
Regular checking
Regular recording
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.
Treatment options may include
Avoiding the risk
Reducing the consequences
Reducing the likelihood of the occurrence
Retaining the risk
Transferring the risk
Risks that may impact on objectives may include
Conflict
Economic
Environmental
Financial
Human behaviour
Legal
Natural events
Political circumstances
Safety
Technical
Organisational policies or procedures may include
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4360
Commonwealth and state/territory legislative requirements eg OHS Act
Industry standards and codes of practice
Organisational charter/business plan
Effectiveness include
Benefits to the individual
Benefits to the organisation
Cost benefits resulting from the implementation of the treatment
Cost of implementing the treatment option
Treatment plans include
Budgeting
Expected outcome of treatments
Performance measures
Responsibilities
Review process to be set in place
Schedules
Monitoring include
Critical observation
Identification of changes over time
Regular checking
Regular recording
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to define and identify risk language, definitions and terminology. Evidence must also be provided of stakeholders' involvement throughout the treatment process and that an informed analysis and selection of treatment options has been undertaken using the methodology and procedures approved by the organisation
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated by gathering evidence over a range of workplace scenarios, using a variety of tools and methodology and should include the assessment of a variety of risks that may adversely impact on the organisation
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or under conditions that accurately simulate the workplace
Specific resources for assessment
Access to:
organisational documentation
relevant organisational standards
appropriate tools and methods used within the organisation
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to define and identify risk language, definitions and terminology. Evidence must also be provided of stakeholders' involvement throughout the treatment process and that an informed analysis and selection of treatment options has been undertaken using the methodology and procedures approved by the organisation
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated by gathering evidence over a range of workplace scenarios, using a variety of tools and methodology and should include the assessment of a variety of risks that may adversely impact on the organisation
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or under conditions that accurately simulate the workplace
Specific resources for assessment
Access to:
organisational documentation
relevant organisational standards
appropriate tools and methods used within the organisation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE466 | PUAEMR026 | Treat operational risk | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC209 | PUASS00031 | Beach Safety and Risk Management | Skill set |