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Manage emerging issues

Manage emerging issues

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPWPI006
State Code
AWS65
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
090903 - Constitutional Law
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills required to identify, assess and respond to emerging issues that may impact on workplace health and safety and/or workers compensation and/or injury management and/or workplace relations. This unit applies to those working as workplace inspectors investigating emerging issues in a range of workplace situations.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently while performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify issues
  • 1.1 Monitor the environment to determine emerging issues.
  • 1.2 Conduct formal and informal research to identify emerging issues.
  • 1.3 Clarify and confirm issues with stakeholders.
2. Assess potential impact
  • 2.1 Estimate and record the scope and magnitude of the impact.
  • 2.2 Determine the nature and consequence of the potential impact and use to develop a response strategy.
3. Develop a response strategy
  • 3.1 Identify and prioritise response options.
  • 3.2 Choose a response strategy that best addresses the impact in consultation with industry stakeholders.
  • 3.3 Establish performance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the chosen response strategy.
  • 3.4 Implement the chosen response strategy.
4. Evaluate effectiveness of the response
  • 4.1 Develop and document an evaluation plan.
  • 4.2 Evaluate the response strategy against the predetermined performance measures.
  • 4.3 Modify the response strategy if required.
  • 4.4 Communicate the results of the evaluation to relevant stakeholders.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8341 PSPWPI603B Manage emerging issues Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODW15 PSPWPI013 Manage emerging issues Unit of competency