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Facilitate emergency risk assessment

Facilitate emergency risk assessment

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAEMR009
State Code
OAZ27
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/02/2020
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
26/02/2020
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to facilitate the development of an agreed list of prioritised risks, using an emergency risk management process developed in cooperation with the community, that is consistent with standards. It includes identifying, defining and engaging with entities, establishing context and risk criteria, identifying and analysing risk, evaluating risks, promoting ongoing commitment to process and outcomes and monitoring and reviewing processes and outcomes.The unit applies to personnel who facilitate emergency risk assessments with a community or part of a community and who will act as a project manager or facilitator for working groups that are used to conduct emergency risk assessments. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify, define and engage entities
  • 1.1 Entities are defined and identified
  • 1.2 Known risks, stakeholder/entity analysis, specialist expertise and community and organisational sources of information are used to identify communication and consultation networks that may be useful
  • 1.3 Working group is established with an appropriate balance of expertise, representation and authority included
  • 1.4 Emergency risk principles, terminology and processes are explained to and further developed with the community
  • 1.5 Implementation of emergency risk management processes are negotiated with relevant entities
  • 1.6 Communication strategies are selected to develop a communication plan
2 Establish context and risk criteria
  • 2.1 Legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements including policies, procedures, standards and desired outcomes are identified
  • 2.2 Objectives, expectations and scope of risk assessment are identified using emergency risk management standards and guidelines
  • 2.3 Information on community characteristics, safety expectations, risk perceptions, roles and the requirements of entities is collected
  • 2.4 Practical constraints, existing treatment strategies and expectations are reviewed when developing the risk criteria
  • 2.5 Draft criteria and supporting explanations are circulated for comment
  • 2.6 Processes for accountability and communication of accurate and consistent information to entities are developed and applied
3 Identify and analyse risks
  • 3.1 Sources of risk are identified through interaction of hazards, communities and the environment
  • 3.2 Community elements at risk are identified
  • 3.3 Risk vulnerability of communities and the environment is determined according to likelihood, consequence and confidence
  • 3.4 Risk statements describing consequences are analysed and documented
  • 3.5 Risks are analysed in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.6 Risks and risk statements are rated and prioritised in accordance with agreed risk criteria
  • 3.7 Entities are consulted and feedback is documented
  • 3.8 Promotion of the emergency risk project is authorised before being communicated to others
4 Evaluate risks
  • 4.1 Risks requiring additional analysis or treatment are determined
  • 4.2 Tolerability and acceptability of risks are agreed with entities
5 Promote ongoing commitment toprocess and outcomes
  • 5.1 Consultation is undertaken throughout all stages of the emergency risk process
  • 5.2 Various communication and engagement strategies are used in accordance with organisational procedures and community expectations
  • 5.3 Stages of the risk assessment process, decisions taken and outcomes are documented
  • 5.4 Information is provided to the community taking into consideration language, literacy and cultural needs
6 Monitor and reviewprocess and outcomes
  • 6.1 Emergency risk assessment is completed and documented
  • 6.2 Data and contact information for entities is reviewed regularly and updated
  • 6.3 Review of the risk register is undertaken in accordance with the schedule or in response to emergency risk drivers or triggers
  • 6.4 Opportunities for improving the emergency risk assessment plan and processes are reported and action is taken
  • 6.5 Allocated tasks are completed on time, whilst encouraging entities to help achieve common goals
  • 6.6 Documentation, records, confidentiality and privacy of information is maintained
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State Code National Code Title Type
D5557 PUAEMR009B Facilitate emergency risk assessment Unit of competency